DEFEATED-Psalm 44
“You are my King and my God, who decrees victories for Jacob.” “But now you have rejected and humbled us; you no longer go out with our armies” (Ps 44:4, 9). I. The Glorious […]
Month: June 2024
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DISCIPLINE-Psalm 39, INTEGRITY-Psalm 41
TRANSIENCE: “Show me, Lord, my life’s end and the number of my days; let me know how fleeting my life is” (Ps 39:4). DISCIPLINE: “Save me from all my transgressions… Remove your scourge from me; […]
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CLOUD-RIDER-Psalm 68
Cloud-Rider, Divine Warrior. “May God arise, may his enemies be scattered; may his foes flee before him” (Ps 68:1). These opening words point to God as the Divine Warrior, as […]
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EVILDOERS-Psalm 37
EVILDOERS: “Do not fret because of those who are evil [evildoers] or be envious of those who do wrong [deviate]” (Ps 37:1; Prov 24:19). “Do not fret” is repeated 3 times […]
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SINKING-Psalm 69
Sinking helplessly: “Save me, O God, for the waters have come up to my neck. I sink in the miry depths, where there is no foothold. I have come into the […]
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HATRED-Psalm 35, WICKEDNESS-Psalm 36
Imprecation: “Contend, Lord, with those who contend with me; fight [make war] against those who fight [make war] against me. Say to me, ‘I am your salvation‘” (Ps 35:1, 3b). Rescue: […]