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Fathers children glory

The Glory of Children is their Father

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Proverbs 17 has so far been one of the most straightforward proverbs we have covered yet. Though it possesses much in terms of practical wisdom for virtually any life, most of these proverbial statements stand alone and are easily understood with very little need for additional commentary or explanation.

Topics addressed include:
• Family
• Friends
• Servants
• The soul
• Counsel
• Rulers
• Fools
• Wicked
• Righteous
• Discernment
• Speech and how you use it
• Money
• Judgment and justice

In the end, the only ones who stand to get nothing out of this chapter are those who are undiscerning and foolish.

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Praise Kindness remember

Praise the Lord and remember all His kindness!

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This set of Psalms starts off with one of the most famous Psalms / passages in the Bible – a psalm of thanksgiving and instructions on how to approach the Lord our God.

We move on through psalms of which talk of God’s justice and loving kindness stirring desires for personal integrity in believers.

Then to trust in difficult situations with expectation of God’s intervention.

A Psalm calling for praise and a recalling of all the acts of kindness God has shown.

Finally a psalm which reveals the power of God over His creation. Also His wisdom which proves true even when “man’s wisdom” claims they know better.

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Shout Psalms Book 4

SHOUT!

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These Psalms cry out to God as Israel’s avenger and own up to Israel’s failures.

More than anything else, these Psalms SHOUT out the praises of God – extoling His virtues, His power and deliverance and how GREAT God is to and among His people!

The word “Shout” or something akin to it show up more in these chapters than any other successive chapters in all the books of Psalms. (Though Psalm 29 holds the record for any single Psalm)

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Psalm Book 4 Moses

Psalms Book IV

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This begins the 4th division within the greater book of Psalms.

It starts off with a the only known Psalm by Moses who composed it in the wilderness in response to God’s wrath at Israel’s unwavering unfaithfulness. Moses acknowledges God’s power, eternal nature and sovereignty. He openly admits Israel’s failings but nevertheless cries out to God for a return of His mercies.

Psalm 91 is well known among Christians as a Psalm of God’s protection. However, this Psalm makes it clear that His protection is towards those who abide with Him, are lovingly devoted to Him and who know His name. It is an Old Covenant promise which still has some implications for those under the New Covenant.

Psalm 92 is an interesting Psalm for the Sabbath and has to be read in that context or you will miss its direction and meaning.

Finally Psalm 93 is simply a brief but exaltant praise of God – His power, majesty and eternal nature. In this way it addresses the key points Paul makes in Romans 1.

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Body Spirit Home

Our bodies, the Spirit’s home

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Series: In Pursuit of Relational Knowledge

It is easy to loose sight of WHO has come to make His home within us. He is preparing us as an eternal home for the Father, which requires an ongoing work of santification.

To fascilitate this, we need a deep, sincere and ongoing awareness His inner presence.

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