David in Psalm 13 experienced a state of depression. Four times he asked of God, "how long?" He quickly turned things around by remembering times when the Lord had always taken him out of difficult situations and giving him victories. Whether you get depressed or not click on the link below to be encouraged for those times when God seems far away. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Psalms #TrustGod
Psalm 27 focuses not so much on David asking God to get rid of his enemies, but instead that his relationship with the Lord would grow stronger. Do you want to grow in your relationship with God, then click on the link below and check out today's post. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Psalms #worship
Could you stand before God and say the words David wrote in the final verse of Psalm 26?
He said, Now I stand on solid ground, and I will publicly praise God. Sometimes, because of things we do or say, we would rather hide from God than face Him. Click on the link below to read how David's awareness of God's unfailing love made it possible for him to live according to God's truth. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Psalms #worship
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In Romans 1, after encouraging his readers to live unashamedly by faith, Paul talked about God's anger against sinful, wicked people who suppress the truth by their wickedness. He said God abandons people when they partake of their shameful desires. When those desires are accepted by society, click on the link below to read about other sinful activities they spark. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Evangelism #Romans
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What can we offer to God? In Psalm 25, David offered to Him something God wanted. He said, "O Lord, I give my life to you." This Psalm lays out some benefits of trusting the Lord with your entire life. Click on the link below to read about them. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Psalms #worship
In Psalm 139, David revealed the magnitude of God's presence in our lives. It tells us how much planning the Lord did for our existence, which began well before our conception. He knows us, He loves us, and He wants us to spend eternity with Him. Click on the link below and let this post encourage your heart. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Psalms #worship
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In the Book of Hebrews we are told that the Old Covenant is obsolete. Does that mean we can disregard everything in the Bible before the gospels? Click on the link below to read what it really means. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Hebrews #NewTestament
In the Old Testament, God established the trumpet and how He wanted Moses to use it to signal His people. The trumpet sound in the New Testament is a different story. Click on the link below to read how the sound of the trumpet will affect you. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Numbers
In the Psalms, David often made a contrast between the godly and the ungodly. He encouraged the godly to rejoice and be glad in the Lord. He also sent a warning to the enemies of the Lord. In Psalm 68, what happened when David came to the place of rejoicing and praising God with a testimony on his lips? Click on the link below to read about it. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Psalms
I have read Psalm 23 at the graveside of numerous funerals. Unfortunately, many people only know it because that's the setting they've heard it in. David, however, wrote this Psalm as a celebration of His relationship with God in this life. Click on the link below so you can celebrate it too. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Love #Psalms #worship
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How do you respond to God? How do you respond to Him when He answers your requests? One other question, do you rely on the Lord for your daily strength? Psalm 21 tells us how David and the nation responded to the Lord when He answered their prayer. Click on the link below to read about it. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Psalms #worship
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Psalm 20 contains a number of prayers that begin with "May the Lord." We often offer prayers similar to those that we call benedictions. Click on the link below to read what are we declaring each time we offer that type of prayer. #BibleStudy #blessing #Devotions #Psalms #worship
Why was the role of the watchman in the Old Testament important? Why is it important today, and who is called to be the watchman? Click on the link below to read today's post. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Evangelism #Ezekiel
Why was the role of the watchman in the Old Testament important? Why is it important today, and who is called to be the watchman? Click on the link below to read today's post. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Evangelism #Ezekiel
When Paul went into each synagogue to proclaim the gospel of Jesus, he often ran into some opposition. The problem was, they had never done what Paul was teaching. Sometimes we have a hard time breaking a custom or tradition. Click on the link below to read today's post on the God of Grace. #Acts #BibleStudy #Devotions #worship
When you think about the Laws of God, what is the first thing you think of? Many would respond by saying they are full of dos and don'ts. According to Psalm 19, that's not the way David viewed them Click on the link below to read about their characteristics and how they benefit us. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Psalms #worship
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David was credited with writing Psalm 18 in response to the day God rescued him from his enemies and from Saul. In this Psalm David painted a picture of how God delivered him from his enemies and why He did it. To get the details click on the link below and you can also read how this psalm relates to you. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Evangelism #Psalms
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Psalm 46 contains two stanzas. The fist stanza presented a picture of the power and strength of God. The second stanza takes a look at God and His dominance using phrases like come and see, and be still and know. This Psalm also points to an end time event. Click on the link below to read about it. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Peace #Psalms #worship
In Psalm 28, David wrote, Lord is my strength and shield. He was well aware of the protection of the shield and power of His strength made available to him by the Lord. This Psalm is a prayer that parallels a prayer we were taught in the New Testament. Click on the link below to find out more about it. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Psalms #worship
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Are you letting your light shine brightly in the world around you? When criticism and persecution come your way? Can you handle it all without complaining? Do we have the right to complain? Click on the link below for answers in today's post. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Philippians
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