Behold the glory of Jesus
Shining in radiant white
Ponder His role now to save us
Redeem us from endless night
Consider His identity
The Father’s Beloved Son
Be still with all humility
Listen to Jesus the Son
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”)
A holy man will endeavor to shun every known sin, and to keep every known commandment.
A holy man will strive to be like our Lord Jesus Christ.
A holy man will follow after meekness, longsuffering, gentleness, patience, kind tempers, government of his tongue.
A holy man will follow after temperance and self-denial.
A holy man will follow after charity and brotherly kindness.
A holy man will follow after a spirit of mercy and benevolence towards others.
A holy man will follow after purity of heart. He will dread all filthiness and uncleanness of spirit, and seek to avoid all things that might draw him into it.
A holy man will follow after the fear of God.
A holy man will follow after humility.
A holy man will follow after faithfulness in all the duties and relations of life.
A holy man will follow after spiritual mindedness.
– J. C. Ryle in Holiness
Which psalm or verse especially reflects your heart today? Use those words to talk to the Lord.
Here are some helpful posts for pastors:
15 Reflections from My 15 Years of Experience as a Pastor – Brian G. Najapfour
12 Marks of Excellent Pastoral Ministry – John MacArthur (via Tim Challies)
10 Disciplines of a Godly Pastor – R. Kent Hughes (Crossway)
Prayer is not an option for the believer but a divinely ordained duty, a duty done in obedience, rooted in love for God…. Such love draw the believer to the Father, leaning upon the Son, and depending upon the Spirit in prayer. The true believer prays because he has been loved and because he loves is return.– Jonathan Edwards
Which psalm or verse especially reflects your heart today? Use those words to talk to the Lord.
Holiness is the habit of being of one mind with God, according as we find His mind described in Scripture. It is the habit of agreeing in God’s judgment – hating what He hates – loving what He loves – and measuring everything in this world by the standard of His Word.– J. C. Ryle
(86, 89) How does God compare to other gods (86:8-10, 89:5-8)?
How should we respond?
81:8-10 –
82:1-8 –
83:18 –
86:9, 89:5 –
(90) How does God compare to people (v2-4)?
How should we respond (v12)? What does that mean?
(85-86, 89) What attributes of our great God do you find in 85:10-11, 86:5 & 15, 89:14?
How should we respond?
85:1-7 –
86:1-4, 16-17 –
89:1 –
(84, 89) Our great God is present with his people. How should we respond to his presence (84:1-12, 89:15)?
(89) Describe the covenant our great God made in v3-4, 19-37.
In what ways does this covenant point to Jesus?
What does it mean for us?
(81-90) Which verse(s) or psalm especially speaks to you, and why?
See Jesus walking on water
Striding through waves of the sea
Hear the men cry out in terror
Thinking a ghost they now see
Fear not for Jesus is with you
Behold this theophany
Trust as the wind blows against you
Walk through life down on your knees
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”)
Brian J. Mikul 