First Two Verses Of Psalm 127

The 23rd Psalm is arguably the most infamous and popular psalms among people in the western world. With 1/3 of the worlds population identifying with an Abrahamic faith (Christian, Jews or Muslin), the psalms play a vital role in the emotions towards God and about God to the believer. This psalm is neither intermingled with prayers, nor does it complain of miseries for the purpose of obtaining relief; but it contains simply a thanksgiving, from which it appears that it was composed when David had obtained peaceable possession of the kingdom, and lived in prosperity, and in the enjoyment of all he could desire. That he might not, therefore, in the time of his great prosperity, be like worldly men, who, when they seem to themselves to be fortunate, God in forgetfulness, and luxuriously plunge themselves into their pleasures, he delights himself in God, the author of all the blessings which he enjoyed. And he not only acknowledges that the state of tranquility in which he now lives, and his exemption from all inconveniences and troubles, is owing to the goodness of God; but he also trusts that through his providence he will continue happy even to the close of his life, and for this end that he may employ himself in his pure worship. It’s a Psalm of journey and of nourishment both along the way and at the end.

The author of Psalm 78 writes with intentions of giving hope to people after the Northern disaster in 721 BCE. He is attempting to get the people to not lose their faith in God. He does this by reminding his readers of three key things, the first being how much both they and their ancestors disobeyed God. This is an attempt by the author to show the people it was only a matter of time before something like this happened. You cannot continue to disobey God and expect him to keep providing for you. The second reminder is about Gods power. Throughout this Psalm the reader is reminded of Gods divine power, and the past miracles that have been bestowed on the Israelites. The third and final reminder comes at the end of the Psalm, where the people are reminded that God handpicked the tribe of Judah, and handpicked David. This reminds the people to never forget they are the chosen people and God handpicked them. All three of these themes combine to produce the authors message-- As long as we trust in God we will be ok, we are the chosen people, and we have the greatest and most powerful God there could be.

‘I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvelous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.—Psalm 193’ Olson

Here is the thrust of the Psalmist. His push for what it takes to acquire God’s powerful healing. It’s the sacrifice required to gain the Lord’s acceptance. This is in terms of what is required within a person to be available to God. Without a willing spirit (vs.12b), God could not respond to a request. Real change would require the participant to offer something. More than willingness is brokenness, of heart and soul. Remorse must be present in the person. There must be true willingness for change. God needs a person to be willing to do the

Psalm 1 presents the portraits of two men. The blessed man guards his direction, his leisure and his company; and he loves and meditates on the Word of God day and night.

15 Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints. This means that on Friday, June 3rd Aunt Rosemary Reagor brought joy in a special way to the heart of God. Aunt Rosemary knew it was her time and was ready to go and be with Lord Almighty God. She had fought a good fight and finished her course. She knew how precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints is. She was ready to go home and be with the Lord. She could see the pearly gates, the streets paved with Gold, the mansions prepared for her and most of all the Lord Jesus Christ. How precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints. While

And finally, David closes with the revelation that he is truly dust, and in great need of God’s saving power. In spite of all his accomplishments, He was ever mindful of who he was outside of God. Indeed, we could all glean great wisdom from David’s life as we embark on our own personal journeys through the psalms. Bullock (2005) brings insight into this psalm, when he noted that “the psalms of thanksgiving are the worshiper’s gift of praise to God for the deliverance he has received” (p.

In verses three though five of the psalm Jesus persists in prayer in spite of God’s silence, recollecting God’s past saving action to “the fathers” who put their trust in him and were saved. This contrasts God’s past active deliverance of his people, Jesus’s ancestors, with His present experience of silence that escalates the sufferer’s pain. In this moment, Jesus cannot say as he once had “I am not alone. I stand with the Father who sent me.”(John 8:16)

When many people think of Psalms they think of it as just a book of songs but, in reality it is so much more than just that. Yes, Psalms is mainly made of songs but, these songs have so much life, wisdom, and emotion fused into them. When a Psalm is read the emotions of the author can be felt because no matter the subject, whether it’s God’s love, mercy, justice, strength, or any other attribute of God, the Word touches a person in a way others might not. As the book progresses a person discovers more about God’s character, His everlasting love and reign. Psalms is a perfect example of how a person should praise God and glorify Him. It teaches so much truth and knowledge within its songs of praise which are sometimes overlooked. Psalms

In my observation the psalm begings and ends with the outburst of congregational praise of God's majestic name. Within those verses comes the praise of God's particular works (overturning foes in B; blessing human's in B), and at the center , the wondering awe of the poet (C). However, instead of an isolating “me,” vewing a distant universe is existential anxiety, “I' (C) stands surrounded by the gracious and protecting works of God (B/B) and the congregstion gathered to sing God's praise (A/A). This tructure of the psalm could be molded for the congregation by reading or singing it in worship in three groups: A, B, and C, corresponding to the segaments of the psalm. The format in Psalm 8, as in Genesis 1 to which refers, is the relationship between humanity (us!)

As a shepherd David understood the importance of finding his lost sheep, because without the protection of their shepherd they would have to face the world alone. David carefully reflects this into the mood of “Psalm 23”, so the reader can gain an understanding of how God will not let His sheep stray too far. David allows the reader to gain a true sense of feeling protected and guided because he states that God’s hands will guide them

As the longest chapter in the Bible, Psalm 119 is a Psalm of delighting in the Word of God. Psalm 119 is comprised of 176 verses that give adoration to God and the Torah.

Psalm 116 is a great read for us as Christians and for us as moms. Psalms 116 speaks of the benefits and blessings of God’s Word. But, in order to get the benefits and blessings of the Word we must first study, meditate, and walk out the passages. My greatest motivation for keeping God’s Word close to my heart and my study game strong is my children.

God is addressed directly in the psalm as the speaker declares that his soul “longs for you, O God,” (Ps.42.1).

The psalm starts with a figure of speech, a metaphor, ‘the Lord is my shepherd’. Jesus is indeed the Good Shepherd but according to Bratcher if we are to be serious about how to pray and read this psalm ‘we should first know the meaning of shepherd’. [Bratcher, 2008] Thus, If one focus’ directly on the provision