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AN OATH TO REMEMBER – After seeing how corrupt and dishonest King Saul was at the close of his reign, when David took over as King of Israel he wanted people to know that he would not follow in the … Continue reading →

WHY YOUR WORSHIP COUNTS – The compilers of the Psalter now start putting together a collection of psalms that call God’s children to worship Him and be thankful that He is their God. After Hezekiah became king of Judah at … Continue reading →

HEAVEN’S GOT TALENT – The compilers of the Psalter continue their collection of Psalms that give glory and honor to God for who He is and what He has done. Moses and Aaron, Samuel and his fellow priests had all … Continue reading →

In chapter 53 of his Guide for the Perplexed, Jewish wise man Moses Maimonides uses this illustration to show how we often ascribe to God different characteristics and attributes, when in fact He is one essence. For instance, says Maimonides, … Continue reading →

She was born on March 18, 1789 in Clapham, England. Her grandfather was a pastor in Huddersfield. She was a bright young girl, inquisitive and self-motivated. Her interests led to her becoming a well-known portrait artist in the days when … Continue reading →

WHAT A DAY THAT WILL BE – The compilers of the Psalter continue collecting psalms that glorify God as the ruler of heaven and earth. They speak about a restoration of God’s power and presence in the midst of His … Continue reading →

THE WILL TO DO HIS WILL – After the new Tabernacle was erected in the wilderness, and all of the holy vessels were made as designed by the LORD, including the altars, oil lamps, Ark of the Covenant, and the … Continue reading →

O FOR A THOUSAND TONGUES TO SING – Many of the ideas expressed in this psalm can be found in the song Moses and Miriam wrote to honor God as Victor and Champion of Israel after crossing the Red Sea … Continue reading →

HEARING, IS NOT ALWAYS LISTENING – After leading the children of Israel through the wilderness for forty-years, Moses felt the need to write the Book of Deuteronomy so he could provide a synopsis of all the laws and commandments God … Continue reading →

LET THE WINDS KEEP BLOWING – There were many times and many reasons for Moses to become exasperated and fed up with how Pharaoh and the Egyptians were treating the children of Israel, to whom God had sent him to … Continue reading →