See Jesus teaching by the sea
Calling Levi to follow
See Levi throwing a party
So Jesus his friends will know
See Jesus with sinners eating
And hear the proud Pharisees
Hear Jesus to sinners calling
Sinners just like you and me
Tell me the story of Jesus
Write on my heart ev’ry word
Tell me the story most precious
That I might live what I’ve heard
(Some words by Fanny Crosby, to the tune of “Tell Me the Story of Jesus”)
Which psalm or verse especially reflects your heart today? Use those words to talk to the Lord.
Here are some good posts about congregational singing:
A Good Hymnal Is a Terrible Thing to Waste – Kevin DeYoung
Keep Singing the Doxology – Jason Helopoulos
The Reformation Changed the Way We Sing – Collin Hansen with Keith Getty
Prayer should not be regarded as a duty which must be performed, but rather as a privilege to be enjoyed, a rare delight that is always revealing some new beauty.– E.M. Bounds
Which psalm or verse especially reflects your heart today? Use those words to talk to the Lord.
We should hear God’s Word with fear and study in it with humility.– Martin Luther
(28) What is David doing in v1-2? How might you use these verses in your trials?
What trial is David facing according to v3-5? What trials are you facing?
How does the psalm change in v6-9? Have you experienced this change in your prayers?
(23) Why do you think this psalm is so popular?
How does it specifically encourage you right now?
(30) What is David doing in this psalm?
For what recent event in your own life could you use this psalm as your own prayer?
(29) For what does David praise the Lord in this psalm?
How might this psalm help you to praise the Lord?
(22) How does this psalm point to Jesus (see especially v1, 16, 18)?
How might it have helped Jesus? How might it help you?
(21-30) Which verse(s) or psalm especially speaks to you, and why?
Here are some good posts for your weekend reading:
What A Wonder – Tim Challies
You, Christian, are the dwelling place of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit of God makes his habitation within you. He has joyfully, willingly, come to you so you can be near to him. This knowledge, this wonder, has powerful consequences…
Give Yourself to Constant & Committed Prayer! – Geoffrey R. Kirkland
Every Christian has at his disposal the most mind-boggling wonder. The weakest saint can come before the throne of Almighty God in heaven in simple prayer.
From Flight to Fight: How Christians Struggle with Sin – Greg Morse (DG)
The paths we take from various temptations will differ, but the principle is the same: seek to find refuge in Christ. Passivity will not keep us from tasting the forbidden fruit. So we actively flee to Christ through well-worn paths such as prayer, Bible intake, camaraderie with fellow soldiers, confession, repentance, accountability, and private and corporate worship.
God Knows What You Need in Worship – Nick Roen (DG)
We come together each week — this multifaceted mosaic called the body of Christ — and somehow, God meets us where we are.
Hope you have a great Lord’s Day worshiping the Lord with your local church!
Tell of Him in the house preaching
As four men carry their friend
See their committed faith reaching
Hear Him proclaim “Forgiven!”
See His divine authority
This man to heal and forgive
The crowds amazed cry out “Glory!”
Join them each day that you live
Tell me the story of Jesus
Write on my heart ev’ry word
Tell me the story most precious
That I might live what I’ve heard
(Some words by Fanny Crosby, to the tune of “Tell Me the Story of Jesus”)
The heart of an abiding Christian life is a love relationship with Him who loved us and gave His life for us.– Stanley Gale in A Vine-Ripened Life
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