I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart; I will recount all of your wonderful deeds. I will be glad and exult in you; I will sing praise to your name, O Most High (Psalm 9.1-2). Though not knowing the specific scenario in which David wrote this Psalm, we do know... Continue Reading →

Though being created by the eternal God, placed in the Garden of Eden, and having fellowship with the God, man chose sin. The words of the enemy became more compelling than the Words of God. The serpent first brought the question, Did God really say, “You must not eat from any tree in the Garden”... Continue Reading →

The people of Israel covenanted together to not neglect the Lord’s temple. Previously, they had neglected the building which had been in sad disorder; they had neglected to offer sacrifices as prescribed by the Lord; and they had neglected to bring their tithes and offerings, as they kept for themselves what the Lord had declared... Continue Reading →

Zephaniah 2.1-7         The people were infested with sin; the Law of the Lord had been put aside to worship meaningless, yet captivating, idols; the desires of the Lord were forgotten as they made room for the fulfillment of their selfish desires. Judgment was coming; the prophecies against Judah would soon be fulfilled; the people... Continue Reading →

Psalm 56.1-13         Surrounded by the enemy and wondering if there would be any way of escape, overwhelmed by oppression, and prone to panic David trusted the Lord. Though the Philistines were a formidable foe, he knew the Lord was a greater victor. When I am afraid, I put my trust in you…This I know,... Continue Reading →