Even today the Psalms of David, in fact all the Psalms, bring us to the reality of this wicked and evil world we live in, and the knowledge that we need the Lord Jesus Christ to be in charge of our lives, every day! We must ask for God’s help in every situation we face if we...
An emotion of fear, for example, or surprise, is not a direct effect of the object's presence on the mind, but an effect of that still earlier effect, the bodily commotion which the object suddenly excites; so that, were this bodily commotion suppressed, we should not so much feel fear...
Some Christian interpreters have tried to argue that all the messianic prophecies in the Psalms are to be understood as speaking exclusively of Christ and not of David. Evangelicals who are influenced by higher criticism often argue that these psalms were intended only to speak of David (or an...
A Psalter is a book containing the metrical form of the words to the 150 Psalms. Many refer to a book which also contains tunes and harmonies as “Psalmody”, a type of hymnbook. This website uses “Psalter” for both formats. The Scottish and Irish split-leaf psalters were out of pr...
(As if I would want to.) The Psalms are a majestic collection of poetry, of heart felt human experiences that constantly challenge me in my own frail attempt to follow the true King. As many of the Psalms are written by David, my study on the Psalms has spurred me on to looking at...
We have several passages of scripture, which indicate that psalms were part of the worship in these early house churches:"When you come together, everyone has a hymn, or a word of instruction, a revelation, a tongue or an interpretation. All of these must be done for the strengthening of...
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Luke 24:44And he said unto them,These [are] the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you,that all things must be fulfilled, which werewrittenin the law of Moses,and[in]the prophets, and[in]the psalms, concerning me.45Then opened he their understanding, that they might...
A State of Grace Inspires Prayer Book for Life’s Sorrows and Joys– “Although the prayers were written with Jewish worshipers in mind, most have universal appeal.” Jerusalem Post, November 14, 2013 Modern Day Liturgist– “The prayers inJewish Prayers of Hope and Healingare soulful and ...
Throughout the Psalms, especially Psalm 119, David provides the visual representation of a God who is trustworthy and loving in His correction even though it’s sometimes uncomfortable. 2. Look for Other Discipline Options before Choosing to Spank When there’s imminent danger and you need to ...