Reading Time: 4 minutes
Psalm 8 and Psalm 131 can easily be juxtaposed. Psalm 8 celebrates the worth and dignity of humankind as cocreators, while Psalm 131 celebrates the humility of humankind. . . .
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November 13 | Application (‘Learning the Art of One-Downmanship’)
Reading Time: 3 minutes
Do you ever try to one-up someone and make yourself feel superior? Have you ever engaged in a competitive conversation where, instead of listening well, everyone tried to outdo each other by telling more impressive stories of their own?
November 13 | Discovery
Reading Time: 2 minutes
In what ways have you seen God use the weakest of things (such as children and infants) to build a stronghold and deter his enemies?
November 6 | A Heart That Seeks God
Reading Time: 4 minutes
The theme of seeking God unites sections of Psalms 63 and 105. In strong parallelism and with beautiful pictures, the psalmists told us where God could be found and what that would mean for the whole world.
November 6 | Application (‘Seeking God’)
Reading Time: 3 minutes
The pursuit of happiness moves us to seek comfort and convenience, treasure and pleasure, recognition and admiration. But how intense is our desire to know God?
November 6 | Discovery
Reading Time: 2 minutes
Psalm 105:2 commands us to “tell of all [God’s] wonderful acts.” What wonderful act has God done for you, and whom will you tell about it?
October 30 | Rooted in Worship
Reading Time: 4 minutes
Worship is at the heart of Scripture. Worship was compromised in Eden (Genesis 3:1-19). What we worship is what we become (Hosea 9:10; Romans 1:23). The angel told John to “worship God” (Revelation 22:9). The Old Testament hymnal (the book of Psalms) called God’s people to worship. . . .
October 30 | Application (‘Lift Up Your Voice and Sing!)
Reading Time: 3 minutes
If a song pulls my stubborn heart closer to the Lord, I don’t care if it’s old or new. If its words are consistent with Scripture and it has a singable tune, I can use it to praise the Lord. . . .
October 30 | Discovery
Reading Time: 2 minutes
Psalm 92:14 says, “They will still bear fruit in old age.” What fruit do you want to bear more of as time goes on?