Psalm 23:6 Meaning

Psalm 23:2 Commentary | Restful Sleep for Full Sheep

November 13, 2019 @DannyScottonJr 0

The psalmist sings that the LORD makes it possible to enjoy restful sleep — like a full-stomached nap one takes after a delicious meal. Moreover, the psalmist declares that the LORD gently guides to waters of complete rest — again using vocabulary that recalls the Exodus.

Psalm 23:6 Meaning

Psalm 23:1 Commentary | The LORD Is My Shepherd

November 13, 2019 @DannyScottonJr 0

The psalmist confidently declares, “The LORD is my shepherd”. Acknowledging the LORD as one’s shepherd implies a sheep-shepherd relationship — where the Shepherd is the One with the authority. As the Divine Shepherd of His sheep, the LORD provides protection and provision, sustenance and security. Because of the LORD, the psalmist does not lack (anything). While using language that recalls the Exodus, the psalmist expresses His great trust in the LORD.

Righteous Refugees | Psalm 37 Lesson [Slideshow+]

Righteous Refugees | Psalm 37 Lesson [Slideshow+]

November 5, 2019 @DannyScottonJr 0

Psalm 1 tells us that the righteous will prosper and the wicked will be destroyed. But what should we do when it seems like the wicked prosper — often at the expense of the righteous? Psalm 37 is wisdom psalm, full of proverbs from A-Z, that tells us how to live faithfully while the faithless seem to flourish

Psalm 82 & The Divine Council Bible Study [Slideshow+]

Psalm 82 & The Divine Council Bible Study [Slideshow+]

July 2, 2019 @DannyScottonJr 0

In Psalm 82, God (Elohim, singular) stands in the divine assembly of elohim (plural)– lesser, created, divine/spiritual beings. At least some of these elohim are condemned by God for not exercising justice when governing the nations. They were supposed to govern justly concerning the poor, needy, fatherless, powerless – but they didn’t do their job. Therefore God says these disobedient elohim will die like mortals. Then the Psalmist prays that the LORD manifests His justice over all the nations – for they’re all, ultimately, the LORD’s inheritance.

[Sermon] Life: Use Only As Directed | Psalm 1

[Sermon] Life: Use Only As Directed | Psalm 1

June 8, 2018 @DannyScottonJr 0

Meditation: For what? To be a true fan of Jesus, fanatically imitating Christ. Meditation: Why? According to Psalm 1, we can use life as selected or life as directed. One way leads to self-destruction, the other leads to bliss. Meditation: How? By making meditation a priority concerning our time, by putting God’s word in our hearts using tools, knowing that we are in this together.

Medicinal Memory | Psalm 77:5 Meditation

Medicinal Memory | Psalm 77:5 Meditation

May 28, 2018 @DannyScottonJr 0

The Holy City of Jerusalem had been conquered. God’s chosen people were dragged away to Babylon as slaves. Was it not reasonable for the psalmist to express his doubts and question God? Yet, these questions lead the psalmist to remember the past mighty acts of the holy, sovereign, and compassionate God — who is worthy of his and our trust.