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The End of the Psalms

We have reached the end of the Psalms. It is an accomplishment to think about how God has shared the heart of His people with us through the words of this book. We have seen the longing for peace and … Continue reading

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My Mouth Will Speak

Psalm 145:21 says, “My mouth will speak the praise of the Lord.” As we read through the Psalms, I am astonished to think back to how many times we have read words like these. The psalmists tell us again and … Continue reading

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Steadfast Love

Psalm 136 is a great example of single-minded focus we need in our relationship with God. Twenty-six times the psalmist tells us, “for His love endures forever.” The first three verses set the tone. We are called to give thanks … Continue reading

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Watching for the Morning

We continue this week, reading the “Psalms of Ascent.” Fifteen different Psalms which all point to worship and how we prepare to see God in worship. As we reach Psalm 130, we see an amazing picture of God. The psalmist … Continue reading

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A Long Obedience

Psalm 120-134 are called the “Psalms of Ascent.” Fifteen different Psalms which all point to worship and how we prepare to see God in worship. Eugene Peterson wrote a book about the Psalms of Ascent entitled, “A Long Obedience in … Continue reading

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God In Our Hearts

Psalm 119 ends with verses 169-176. It is a cry from the psalmist about worship. He has walked through a pretty impressive description of the words of God. He has talked about how God call us to Him. How God … Continue reading

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Sweeter Than Honey

Psalm 19:10 tells us that the law of the Lord is perfect, more precious than gold, and sweeter than honey. Psalm 119:103 echoes that sentiment as it proclaims that the precepts of the Lord are sweeter than honey. The picture … Continue reading

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How?

“How can a young man keep his way pure?” That is the question that we start out with this week in Psalm 119:9. It is a great question and should be asked by every person, young, old, or in between; … Continue reading

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Slow Down

This week we begin to read the longest psalm in the Bible. In fact, Psalm 119 is the longest chapter in the Bible. It has 176 verses, which is more verses than 13 Old Testament books and 16 New Testament … Continue reading

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Valiantly

Bold, courageous, brave, stout-hearted, heroic, worthy, and excellent – these are the words that the dictionary uses to define the word “valiant.” In Psalm 108:13 we find, “With God we shall do valiantly; it is he who will tread down … Continue reading

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