Church Security And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest, 2 And desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he found any of this way, …
Blessed is every one that feareth the Lord; that walketh in his ways (Psalm 128:1). The word “blessed” presents the idea of being happy by knowing the end of the journey. Through obedience, one shows the reverence he or she …
Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain (Psalm 127:1). The word translated “house” may also be translated: family or home. So the …
The Lord hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad (Psalm 126:3). The psalmist spoke for Israel and proclaimed the goodness of God. Israel had been chosen by God; Israel had been delivered out of Egyptian captivity by …
They that trust in the Lord shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever (Psalm 125:1). Through the psalmist, God gave assurances to His followers. Israel knew that mount Zion was in its place and …
If it had not been the Lord who was on our side, now may Israel say (Psalm 124:1).The above quoted verse is the beginning of a discussion of the blessings received from God. If God had not been with Israel, …
Unto thee life I up mine eyes, O thou that dwellest in the heavens (Psalm 123:1).The psalmist is addressing God, the One who dwells in heaven. Through the prophet Isaiah, God declared that His thoughts and ways are above the …
I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord (Psalm 122:1).The word translated “glad” is defined as: to brighten up; be blithe or gleesome: –cheer up, be glad; have, make joy, be …
My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth (Psalm 121:2).The psalmist makes a wonderful declaration, a beautiful praise and a statement of assurance. It is a great claim to make, that ones help comes from God and …
In my distress I cried unto the Lord and he heard me (Psalm 120:1). Have you ever offered assistance to someone, to realize later that they needed more help than you could provide? Have you ever started a task but …