Morning Light – October 3rd, 2016 Today: [Proverbs 3] The Dividends of the Wisdom of God. In this chapter of Proverbs we see God as a Father speaking to us as servant-sons. We are exhorted to keep the law of God in our hearts and the commandments of God always before us. There is a […]
READ MORE Morning Light – September 30th, 2016 Today: [Proverbs 2] Accessing the Path of the Righteous. Proverbs 2 speaks of the attributes of the wisdom of God and the benefits of acquiring it in our lives. Wisdom in God is more than being witty or crafty. Wisdom is not rooted in an ability to get ahead […]
READ MORE Morning Light – September 29th, 2016 Today: [Proverbs 1] Introduction to Proverbs. The book of Proverbs is a comprehensive body of wisdom literature authored by Solomon himself. Solomon writes the book as a father’s counsel to a son who will succeed him. It is unfortunate that Solomon did not follow his own wisdom throughout his […]
READ MORE Morning Light – September 28th, 2016 Today: [Psalm 150] It’s Time to Get Loud. Psalm 150 is a fitting conclusion to the book of Psalms. It mentions 13 times over the exhortation to praise the Lord. Ancient Rabbi’s held the belief that there were 13 comprehensive attributes that defined or expressed who God is. Jesus […]
READ MORE Morning Light – September 27th, 2016 Today: [Psalm 148-149] The Hallelujah Psalms, Continued: The Hallel and the New Song. Psalms 148-149 continue for us the Hallelujah Psalms. Psalm 148 gives a universal application of the Hallel to every avenue of life and creation. Psalm 149 speaks of the “new song” defining what it is and […]
READ MORE Morning Light – September 26th, 2016 Today: [Psalm 146-147] The Hallelujah Psalms: The last 5 psalms of the book of Psalms are called the Hallelujah psalms because they begin and end with this praise word. Each of the 5 psalms corresponds with the 5 books of the Pentateuch otherwise referred to as the Torah. Psalm […]
READ MORE Morning Light – September 23rd. 2016 Today: [Psalm 145] Extolling the Virtue and Nature of God. Psalm 145 is unique in that it does not contain one request. It only praises God verse by verse – extolling Him as Lord and king come to earth. The teaching of Messiah is found throughout the Old Testament […]
READ MORE Morning Light – September 22nd, 2016 Today: [Psalm 144] The Lord is Your Strength in Battle. Psalm 144 is said to have been written by David when he defeated Goliath with a sling and 5 stones. It is a Psalm highly regarded in the middles ages as expressing the ideals of knighthood and chivalry. The […]
READ MORE Morning Light – September 21st, 2016 Today: [Psalm 141-143] The Prayer Life of David. In the scripture there are very many examples of prayer. We have the Lord’s prayer. We also see the mighty prayers of Elijah – calling down fire on the enemies of God. We see Hannah praying desperately for a child. The […]
READ MORE Morning Light – September 20th, 2016 Today: [Psalm 140] Your Father is Your Defender. In Psalm 140 we find David struggling with the words of deceitful men against. If you purpose in your life to do anything in God you will be criticized and vilified. If you go out in your day to seek first […]
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