“O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together.” (Psalm 34:3) What do these words “magnify” and “exalt” actually mean? What is this verse actually telling us to do? According to Webster, the word “magnify” has several … [Read more...]
The Place of Thanksgiving
Psalms 116:16-19 “I will pay my vows unto the LORD now in the presence of all his people, In the courts of the LORD'S house, in the midst of thee, O Jerusalem. Praise ye the LORD.” (Psalms:18-19) In Psalms 116:17-18, the Psalmist said that he … [Read more...]
The Voice of Command: The Consideration
Song of Solomon 2:11 Beginning in verse 10a, we saw the Bride’s Beloved as her “Commander.” Then in verse 10b, we saw her Beloved’s “Command.” And now in verses 11-13, we see her Beloved’s “Consideration” as to the “Why” of his command to her. … [Read more...]
The Command of Thanksgiving
“Offer unto God thanksgiving…” (Psalm 50:14a) The first mention of an offering of "thanksgiving" is found in Leviticus 7:12. Moses called it, “the sacrifice of thanksgiving.” This had reference to verse 11, which speaks of the sacrifice of peace … [Read more...]
Teach Me
“Blessed art thou, O LORD: teach me thy statutes.” (Psalms 119:12) David wrote in Psalms 25:4-5, “Shew me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths. Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the … [Read more...]
How to Cleanse Our Way
Psalms 119:9-11 “Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? ...” (Psalms 119:9a) The Psalmist addressed an issue that was not only relevant in his day, but for all times. Young men, middle aged men, and even old men were designed by God to be … [Read more...]
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