Psalms

"Life: Use Only As Directed" (Part II) | Psalm 1:3-6 Bible Study

“Life: Use Only As Directed” (Part II) | Psalm 1:3-6 Bible Study

December 3, 2020 @DannyScottonJr 0

We Americans love to be independent. Our Declaration of Independence tells us we have the divine right of “the pursuit of happiness”. But we really have the divine requirement of the pursuit of holiness. True happiness entails rejecting the ways of the wicked and accepting the way of the Waymaker — not living life according to our own selections, but according to God’s directions.

"Life: Use Only As Directed" (Part I) | Psalm 1:1-2 Bible Study

“Life: Use Only As Directed” (Part I) | Psalm 1:1-2 Bible Study

November 21, 2020 @DannyScottonJr 0

Ultimately, there are two ways to live life. We can live in a way contrary to God’s character or in a way conforming to God’s character. We can live life as directed, or live life as selected – according to God’s directions or according to our selections.
The Two Ways have two different destinations. The self-directed way of the wicked leads to instability and destruction. The divinely-directed way of the righteous leads to true bliss and (godly) prosperity.

Psalm 23:6 Meaning

The Good Shepherd (Part I) | Psalm 23 Bible Study

November 17, 2019 @DannyScottonJr 0

The LORD is our shepherd. Therefore, He has authority over us humble sheep. Moreover, He protects and provides, sustains and secures, guards and guides. Even in trouble, we need not fear; for God is with us. Our ultimate desire should not be God’s presents but God’s presence. 

Psalm 23:6 Meaning

Psalm 23:5 Commentary | Divine Dinner Protection

November 15, 2019 @DannyScottonJr 0

In these lines, the picture switches from God the Shepherd to God the Host. Here, the LORD shows His generosity and hospitality — even in the presence of the psalmist’s enemies. The psalmist sings confidently of God’s presence and protection in hostile circumstances (Ps 23:4) and from hostile people (Ps 23:5).