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Sing For Joy – Psalm 98

The Israel-centric aspect of Scripture is explained by Paul in Romans 11. Israel is the natural branches of the vine God has planted and is growing into His kingdom, but Gentiles have been grafted in.

You Are Exalted – Psalm 97

When Jesus comes again he will defeat the antichrist in battle before Jerusalem and establish his throne from that holy city. He will judge the nations, separating the “sheep” (believers)

God of Vengeance – Psalm 94

Because these psalms are about God coming and reigning they are ultimately Messianic. Yahweh will come and reign. Yahweh the Son. Jesus came and Jesus will come again, and when he does Revelation

Yahweh Reigns – Psalm 93

Here begins a series of psalms (93-99) linked by the theme of Yahweh’s coming as King and His judging of the peoples. Many repeat the phrase, “Yahweh reigns.” The rule of God on earth

Of Solomon – Psalm 72

This note from the ESV Study Bible is excellent: The last psalm of Book 2 is a royal psalm, praying that the heirs of David’s line (beginning with Solomon) might have success in the task that God has

Beautiful Elevation – Psalm 48

Yahweh has made Jerusalem His capital and the location of His temple. That is why the psalmists often give Him praise and rejoice in His holy city. It is literally and figuratively elevated above the

God Reigns – Psalm 47

This is a psalm in praise of the kingship of Yahweh. There are several such psalms. What does it mean to you personally that God is king? To the choirmaster. A Psalm of the Sons of Korah. Clap your

Kiss God’s Son – Psalm 2

Does Yahweh laugh? Yes, but not always because something is funny. In Psalm 2 He laughs derisively at those who think they can win a battle against His anointed one, His king. This psalm was likely

Resurrection and Kingdom – 1 Corinthians 15:20-28

Rupert Murdoch is handing over the reins of Fox to his sons, Georgia Seipel handed over the reins of Sonoma Drag Racing to her son Kyle, Saddam Hussein was supposedly going to hand over the reins of Iraq

Smallness and the Kingdom – Luke 13:18-21

Demosthenes (384 – 322 BCE) was a Greek statesman and orator of ancient Athens. He said, “Small opportunities are often the beginnings of great enterprises.” Philosiblog.com notes the

Read the Signs – Luke 12:49-59

I have a granddaughter who is driving, so we know she passed her driving exam, but it’s hard to remember everything. She was recently a bit stumped when all the signal lights going her way became

Prepared to Receive God’s Kingdom – Luke 1:57-80

In a nice little article at HolyLandSite.com, an experience of the Judean wilderness in video and pictures is given with respect to how John the Baptist had made this the center of his life and ministry.

What Is Truth? – John 18:15-40

There is an insightful article on GotQuestions.com about Pilate’s question of Jesus, “What is truth.” The article shows the way truth was controverted in the illegalities of the trials

Lifted Up – John 12:27-36

I often say, “I don’t fear death, I fear dying.” Death for the believer means instant transport of our souls to the presence of God in heaven. That is not something to be feared.

Born Again – John 3:1-8

My wife and I were out walking this morning and immediately as we began were hit with a strong, cool breeze that felt really good. But the breeze did not remain consistent and when it wasn’t blowing

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