Tag: Christianity

Reflections on Psalms 16-20

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Which psalm or verse especially reflects your heart today?  Use those words to talk to the Lord.

  • My portion – David says that God is his portion and inheritance (16:5-6). God is the giver of every good thing (16:2).  God gives joy and pleasure in his presence (16:11).  How have you experienced God this way?
  • Revelation – God reveals himself in his creation and through his Word (Psalm 19). How have you seen God’s glory in his creation?  How has God’s Word revived you, made you wise, brought you joy, and enlightened your eyes?

Reflections on Psalms 11-15

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Which psalm or verse especially reflects your heart today?  Use those words to talk to the Lord.

  • Wicked versus Righteous – The wicked oppose the righteous (11:2), lie and boast (12:2-3), plunder the poor (12:5), and do corrupt abominable deeds as they deny God exists (14:1). Meanwhile the righteous walk blamelessly, speak the truth, don’t slander others, don’t do evil to others, are faithful to his word, and just towards others (15).  Which characteristics describe you?
  • How long? – Have you ever felt like David in Psalm 13:1-4? How might verses 5-6 help?

Psalms 11-20: Responding to God’s Revelation

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(19) In what two ways does God reveal himself to us?

(12, 14) How do these two psalms describe the wicked?

From that description, how would you describe their response to God’s revelation of himself in Psalm 19?

(11-20) How do the following passages describe the righteous?

13:1-4 –

15:1-5 –

16:2, 5-6, 11 –

20:6-7 –

11:7, 17:5 –

How does their description in each of the passages above relate to God’s revelation of himself in Psalm 19?

How well do these descriptions describe you?  In what ways do you need to grow?

(16) How do v9-11 point to Jesus (see Acts 2:24-32)?

(1-10) Which verse(s) or psalm especially speaks to you, and why?

Passion Points

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Here are some good posts for your weekend reading:

4 Reasons to Soak Yourself in the Psalms – Chris Bruno (TGC)
For centuries faithful Israelites read, sung, and memorized the entire Psalter. Jesus likely knew all 150 Psalms by heart. For generations stretching back thousands of years, the Psalms have been the hymnbook of God’s people. Indeed, until recently, being part of the church for any length of time meant regular and systematic exposure to the Psalms.  So I decided to read through the Psalms once per month for a year. As I did, my eyes were opened to fresh depth and richness. Here are four reflections.

Don’t Waste Your Ambition – Tim Challies
Ambition is a powerful trait. It is the trait of visionaries, of leaders, of people who change the world and improve lives. Ambition sent missionaries around the world. Ambition build the ministries we love, the ministries God has used to bless and challenge us. Ambition planted the church you attend and serve. Ambition is good, but not as a trait that stands on its own. Ambition is good, but it needs to be strengthened by at least two other crucial traits: character and self-discipline.

How to Play and Watch Sports as a Christian – Gavin Peacock (TGC)
It’s no secret that sports often compete with Jesus in the hearts of many Christians. So how are we to think about, engage in, and enjoy sports without making them idols?

7 Things Your Church Needs From You – Tim Challies
Would the people of your church weep as they remember you for all the good you did to others? Find the place you can serve your church, and serve there without fail, without excuse, without requiring praise and accolades. Do it for the good of others and the glory of God.

Hope you have a great Lord’s Day with your local church!