January 29, 2025
January 29, 2025
The God of gods
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Psalm 82:1-8
Introduction
We have a Psalm of rebuke, or admonition. Not all Psalms or songs are
that of praise to God, but can as we have before us, be a psalm/song of
rebuke, or admonition.
I. The Authority of God (1, 8)
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A. His Prominence
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- Demonstrated in two ways:
1. “standing” -
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2. “he judgeth” – He has the final say! They ultimately must stand before Him!
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B. The People “among the gods”
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1. Clarification of context (v6)
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- The word “gods” is not used to indicate a deity, but rather
signifying the authority given to man. Verse 6-7 make that very
clear.
Rom. 13:1 ¶ Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there
is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.
February 5, 2025
February 05, 2025
Spiritual Battle
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Psalm 83:1-5
Introduction
We have a Psalm, that I firmly believe is applicable to every day, and
every age, because it addresses the Spiritual battle that is raging. It
references past places, people, and battles, but the underlying theme of
this Psalm is undoubtedly the Spiritual battle that is raging around
these circumstances! It is more than just a battle for land. It is more
than just a battle for a short term power of a land. There is a
spiritual battle that is raging.
February 19, 2025
February 19, 2025
What do you Want?
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Psalm 84:1-4, alt 1-12
Introduction
There is a noted difference in this Psalm for that we have been
studying. Immediately it stands out this is not a Psalm of Asaph. The
Psalms of Asaph certainly have a different feel to them than this one
does.
Here the Psalmist over and over expresses his desire for God. I’ve
titled the message, “What do you want?” because in the way this Psalm
has been written, we see clearly his desire for God!
February 26, 2025
February 26, 2025
A Psalm of Revival
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Psalm 85:1-3
Introduction
We have a very simple Psalm before us. In all of it’s simplicity, there
is great truth, and blessing found in it, which makes it a golden Psalm
to be treasured.
I. Acknowledgment of God’s Goodness! (1-3)
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A. Physical blessing -
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1. “thou hast been favourable unto thy land” (1)
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God has blessed the land
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The land is God’s not ours
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2. “thou hast brought back the captivity of Jacob” (1)
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Returning to the homeland!
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B. Spiritual blessings
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1. “thou hast forgiven the iniquity of thy people” (2)
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2. “thou hast covered all their sin.” (2)
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3. “thou hast taken away all thy wrath” (3)
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4. “thou hast turned thyself from the fierceness of thine anger” (3) – No anger!
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II. Asking for Revival (4-7)
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A. Process (4) “turn us”
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1. They were physically returned to the land…
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2. Now they must spiritually return to God!
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2Chr. 7:14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble
themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways;
then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal
their land.
April 2, 2025
April 02, 2025
Recognizing God
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Psalm 86:1-5
Introduction
There are a few things that really stand out in this Psalm. The first
thing that stands out to me, is the frequent mention of LORD, Lord, and
God.
LORD is used for Jehovah God, always refers to the Eternal,
self-existing God.
Very formal reference to THE ALMIGHTY, ETERNAL God
Lord is used for Adonay, master,
God is used for Elohim, which often refers to God, in this chapter, it
is the same word as used in 8, but all the other references in this
chapter clearly refer to God.
April 9, 2025
April 09, 2025
God’s Plan
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Psalm 87:1-7
Introduction
The first read of this Psalm creates more questions than answers. It’s
meaning, and understanding are not warn on the sleeve, but rather buried
deep within its words and meaning. There is great depth, and I don’t
know that I will fully bring it all to the table though I will attempt
to do so. It is a brilliant Psalm, with great truth.
April 16, 2025
April 16, 2025
Lamenting Loneliness
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Psalm 88:1-7
Introduction
Some of the Psalms are like the bright sunny day, in which they simply
praise the Lord! Others are like the cloudy dreary day in which it
rains, but suddenly the clouds break way, and the sun begins to shine,
and there is a bright and happy ending to the rainy day. Other Psalms
are like that of a dreary storm, who’s clouds hang low, and cover for
days on end. The rain doesn’t end, it simply drags on, and the sun
doesn’t shine at the end of the chapter. This Psalm is like that,
however we will find a ray of hope in all of it.
April 30, 2025
April 30, 2025
Driving through the Fog
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Psalm 89
Introduction
While living in Cajamarca, Peru. We lived 9,000 feet above sea level.
Surrounding us were mountains in every direction you looked. It was a
scenic view. We lived in a bowl in the mountains. You had to climb
roughly to 13,000 feet to get in our out of our town, and then drop back
down to 9,000. The climb was steep, the two roads in and out were switch
backs. You climb across the hill, not straight up it, then you do a
u-turn, and continue climbing up the hill. During certain times of the
year, every day at 3pm fog would completely cover the mountain top road
that entered our town. It was dangerous to travel that road while
covered in fog.
June 11, 2025
June 11, 2025 - Wednesday
Psalm of Moses
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Psalm 90:1-6, 12
Introduction
This is a Psalm of Moses, making it one of the oldest Psalms. Perhaps
where David took great inspiration from to write more Psalms.
I. The Person of God (Psalm 90:1-4)
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A. Sustainer of Life (1)
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1. God is the Life giver!
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Gen. 2:7 And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and
breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living
soul.
June 18, 2025
June 18, 2025 - Wednesday
Safety in God’s Place
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Psalm 91:1-3
Introduction
We find a most encouraging Psalm for the believer. Following God is a
blessing in our life. I have said many times, “Being in the center of
God’s will is the safest place to be in the world!” If God’s will is for
you to be in South America, that is the safest place for you to be. If
something bad happens and you are in the center of God’s will, then
understand he has allowed you to go through trials to grow you.