HOW THEN SHALL WE LIVE?!
INTRODUCTION Jesus died to take away our sins, not our minds. There seems to be an unspoken assumption that the more “spiritual” you become, the less you need to think. The very opposite is necessary. …
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SONGS FOR HOMEWARD MARCHERS
PSALMS 131-134 The Psalms of Ascent (120-134) should be cherished by every Christ follower. They portray a metaphor of a life lived upward to God; an existence that advances from one level to another in…
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SONGS OF THE STAIRWAY
PSALMS 128-130 The true believer is always pursuing and constantly processing the person, purposes, and promises of God on the way to maturity in Christ. As we continue in this collection in the Psalms (120-134),…
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SONGS OF DEGREES
PSALMS 124-127 When you consistently read and study and pray the Psalms you will discover many features and treasures. Through history and context treasures like the 15 -20 different “collections” of Psalms are revealed, and…
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SONGS TO TAKE YOU HIGHER
PSALMS 120-123 Disciples on pilgrimage to God are given these words for truth, worship, and obedience. They lay out an intentional pursuit of peace and goodness through the battlefields of lies and violence. This post…
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SONGS OF ASCENT INTRODUCTION
Jewish pilgrims journeyed to Jerusalem three times a year to refresh their memories of God’s saving ways and to renew their devotion to Him (Exodus 23:14-17; 34:22-24). This travel took place at three Feast times…Passover…
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SACRED SENSE: CONCLUSION
The concept of “wisdom” explodes out of the book of Proverbs. In chapter 9:1-6 Wisdom, portrayed as a lady of considerable influence, is inviting us to a banquet at her palace which is both strengthened…
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SACRED SENSE: PART TWO
A working definition from the book of Proverbs is this: intelligent perception leading to an accurate interpretation of events, being skillful in living, having “sacred sense.” Proverbs 9:1-6 portrays “Lady Wisdom” holding a banquet at…
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