Devotional Thought for Today – 12/11-2020

ESV and RVR 1960 INFORMING THE NEXT GENERATION CONTEXT (v. 1-31) :  v. 1–8 The introduction to Ps. 78 explains that it is a “parable” (v. 2) intended to exhort the Israelites to not be like their forefathers (v. 8).  In v.5–8 The psalmist describes how God (Ps 78:5) demanded that Israel not only recount His laws and instructions, but also … More Devotional Thought for Today – 12/11-2020

Devotional Thought for Today – 12/08/2020

PSALM 39 CONTEXT: This individual lament psalm focuses on the brevity of human life. The psalmist suffers because of sin (see note on 38:title–22; note on 38:11). He intended to remain silent but was unable to do so (vv. 1–3). He emphasizes the brevity of life and prays for Yahweh to reveal when he will die (vv. 4–6). He affirms his trust in Yahweh and … More Devotional Thought for Today – 12/08/2020

Devotional Thought for Today – 12/05/2020

Psalm 50 The God of contemporary Christianity! (A.W. Tozer) “These things you have done, and I kept silent. You thought that I was altogether like you! But I will rebuke you and accuse you to your face!” Psalm 50:21 The God of contemporary Christianity is only slightly superior to the pagan gods of ancient Greece and Rome–if indeed … More Devotional Thought for Today – 12/05/2020