David Calls Upon the Nations to Trust in the LORD Thus far in our study of this psalm we have seen how David contemplated the rebellion of the nations against the LORD and His Messiah (vss. 1-3), then how he described the LORD Himself speaking of His Messiah (vss. 4-6), and then how he began … Continue reading Psalm 2:12 Teaching Outline
Psalm 2:10-11 Teaching Outline
David Calls Upon the Nations to Cease Their Rebellion Thus far in our study of this psalm we have seen how David contemplated the rebellion of the nations against the LORD and His Messiah (vss. 1-3), then how he described the LORD Himself speaking of His Messiah (vss. 4-6), and then how he began to … Continue reading Psalm 2:10-11 Teaching Outline
Psalm 2:8-9 Teaching Outline
God the Son Speaks Concerning the Nations Thus far in our study of this psalm we have seen how David contemplated the rebellion of the nations against the LORD and His Messiah (vss. 1-3), then how he described the LORD Himself speaking of His Messiah (vss. 4-6), and then, last week, how he began to … Continue reading Psalm 2:8-9 Teaching Outline
Psalm 2:7 Teaching Outline
God the Son Declares His Father’s Decree When we were last in the passage, we saw how David contemplated the rebellion of the nations against the LORD and against His Messiah (Psalm 2:1-3), and then we saw how he described the LORD Himself speaking of His Messiah (Psalm 2:4-6). We saw that he was referring … Continue reading Psalm 2:7 Teaching Outline
Psalm 2:4-6 Teaching Outline
In a previous post we saw how David contemplated the rebellion of the nations against the LORD and His Messiah. As we continue our examination of Psalm 2 in this post, we will see how he described the LORD Himself speaking of His Messiah. This means that he is referring to the words of God … Continue reading Psalm 2:4-6 Teaching Outline
Psalm 2:1-3 Teaching Outline
Introduction: Today we are going to begin our study of the first Messianic psalm in the Book of Psalms. It is quoted or alluded to as such a number of times in the New Testament. Although the psalm itself does not have a superscription identifying the author, the early Christians, including the Apostles, attributed the … Continue reading Psalm 2:1-3 Teaching Outline
Fasting for the Glory of God (Matthew 6:16-18 Teaching Outline)
Introduction: As we approach this text, it is good to remember the preceding context. Earlier in this passage, our Lord Jesus warned us against hypocrisy in giving and called upon us to be concerned about giving for the glory of God rather than men (6:1-4). Then He warned us against hypocrisy in praying and called … Continue reading Fasting for the Glory of God (Matthew 6:16-18 Teaching Outline)
Marks of Genuine Revival (in the Life of Josiah, 2 Kings 22-23)
Introduction: On April 30, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln issued a Proclamation for a National Day of Fasting, in which he stated: We have been the recipients of the choicest bounties of Heaven. We have been preserved, these many years, in peace and prosperity. We have grown in numbers, wealth and power, as no other nation … Continue reading Marks of Genuine Revival (in the Life of Josiah, 2 Kings 22-23)
A Thanksgiving Meditation on Psalm 100
Thanksgiving is Expressed in Shouting to the LORD - "Make a joyful shout to the LORD, all you lands!" We shout when we watch our favorite baseball players hit a home run, or when our football team scores a touchdown, but it seems that Christians in our culture rarely shout to the LORD in gratitude. … Continue reading A Thanksgiving Meditation on Psalm 100
Who Can Stand? A Meditation on Psalm 130:1-3
Out of the depths I have cried to You, O LORD; Lord, hear my voice! … Continue reading Who Can Stand? A Meditation on Psalm 130:1-3