Video (11/3/24): CONDUCT (Psalm 101). Prayer: Psalm 101:1-8. Powerpoint: Psalm 101-CONDUCT. Conduct. “I will be careful to lead a blameless life—when will you come to me? I will conduct the affairs of my house[hold] with a blameless heart” (Ps 101:2). Love and judgment sing together. “I will sing of your love [mercy, ḥeseḏ] and justice [judgment, mišpāṭ]; to you, Lord, I will sing praise” (Ps 101:1). Overview. The 5 books of the Psalms. Book I (1-41): Confrontation. Book II (42-72/31): Communication. Book III (73-89/17): Catastrophe / Devastation. Book IV (90-106/17): Consecration / Maturation. Book V (107-150/44): Consummation. Book 4: “The Lord reigns” (Ps 93:1; 97:1; 99:1). Psalm 90: ETERNITY. “…from everlasting to everlasting you are God” (Ps ...

Morning: "In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly" (Ps 5:3). Groaning: "Listen to my words, Lord, consider my lament [groaning/sighing]" (Ps 5:1). Psalm 5 is a morning prayer of David seeking God’s help (Ps 5:1-3), protection and deliverance from ememies the wicked, highlighting God’s blessing toward the righteous and His opposition to the wicked (Ps 5:8-11). It contrasts God's righteousness with man's wickedness (Ps 5:4-6) and expresses confidence in God's love and justice (Ps 5:7). Questions: How are Psalms 3-7 similar in their prayer requests (Ps 3:7; 4:1; 5:1-3; 6:4; 7:1-2)? In their ...

Video (10/20/24): KNOWLEDGE: Holiness. Gratitude. (Psalm 99-100). Prayer: Psalm 100:1-5. KNOWLEDGE. “Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture.” “For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations” (Psalm 101:3b, 5). How do you know what you know? How important is knowledge? Is all knowledge useful and beneficial? What is more important than knowledge? Holy, Holy, Holy (Ps 99:1-9). “Let them praise your great and awesome name—he is holy.” “Exalt the Lord our God and worship at his footstool; he is holy.” “Exalt the Lord our God and worship at his ...