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Q3. (Psalm 34:1-3) Why should we praise God continually? What are barriers to continual praise? What does continual praise do to our spirit? How are you training yourself to praise continually?
We should praise God continually so that it becomes second nature to us plus God is worthy to be praised. The barrier to continual praise is not being focused. Continual praise draws us closer to god. Not limiting my praise to Sunday worship is is part of my training.
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Q2. (Psalm 118) What does "the stone the builders rejected" (verses 22-23) have to do with the Messiah? What do verses 25-27 have to do with the Messiah?
The stone the builders rejected relates to the significance of the key capstone in the construction of a building. It's considered the crown of the building being the most important stone because it sets the corner
Jesus is the most important feature in our spiritual life. Without him in the most prominent
place of our faith journey our belief system may be weak. Verses 25-27 demonstrates the love of the people for Christ and how they worshipped him with all they had. They accepted and acknowledged thoroughly who Jesus is.
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Q1. (Psalm 100) What is the predominant emotion in Psalm 100? How does this psalm make you feel emotionally about God? What are the reasons for praise given in verses 3 and 5? What are the commands in this psalm?
The predominate emotion in Psalm 100 in thankful joy. I feel grateful. The reason for praise is because God created us and he belong exclusively to him and he loves us completely. Enter his gates with thanksgivng and his courts with praise.
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Exercise. For one of the psalms in this lesson -- or another psalm with a similar theme -- do one of the suggested exercises to help you experience the Psalms (<a href="http://www.jesuswalk.com/psalms/psalms-exercises.htm" target="_blank">www.jesuswalk.com/psalms/psalms-exercises.htm</a>). These include such things as praying a psalm, meditating, reading to a shut-in, paraphrasing, writing your own psalm, singing, preparing a liturgy, and memorizing. Then report to the forum what the exercise meant to you personally or share what you've written with others.
In Psalm 38, David exhibits a contrite and broken spirit as he again takes his case before God. He confesses to God that his sin has overwhelmed him. The psalmist refers to his sin as folly. He is bow low and mourns all day long. He is truly petitioning God for forgiveness and a place of restoration.
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Exercise. For one of the psalms in this lesson -- or another psalm with a similar theme -- do one of the suggested exercises to help you experience the Psalms (<a href="http://www.jesuswalk.com/psalms/psalms-exercises.htm" target="_blank">www.jesuswalk.com/psalms/psalms-exercises.htm</a>). These include such things as praying a psalm, meditating, reading to a shut-in, paraphrasing, writing your own psalm, singing, preparing a liturgy, and memorizing. Then report to the forum what the exercise meant to you personally or share what you've written with others.
In Psalm 38, David exhibits a contrite and broken spirit as he again takes his case before God. He confesses to God that his sin has overwhelmed him. The psalmist refers to his sin as folly. He is bow low and mourns all day long. He is truly petitioning God for forgiveness and a place of restoration.
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Q4. (Psalm 51:17) How does one achieve a "broken and contrite heart"? What are the earmarks of this condition? How does this differ from "being sorry" for a sin? How does humility relate to this condition?
A broken and contrite spirit are only achieved when we recognized that we have sinned against God and God alone. A contrite heart is recognized as deep sorrow and shame before God. When we recall that during our sin God was actually a witness to our transgressions. Being sorry is a head thing being contrite is a matter of the heart.A broken heart is a convicted heart and you can only plead guilty as charged. In fact, you are embararrased that you even put God in a position to have to watch you sin especially where His enemies can see. Because a heart hardened by sin will not relent and admit to sin but an humble spirit will be ready to bow down to a God who is ready to forgive us and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
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Q4. (Psalm 51:17) How does one achieve a "broken and contrite heart"? What are the earmarks of this condition? How does this differ from "being sorry" for a sin? How does humility relate to this condition?
A broken and contrite spirit are only achieved when we recognized that we have sinned against God and God alone. A contrite heart is recognized as deep sorrow and shame before God. When we recall that during our sin God was actually a witness to our transgressions. Being sorry is a head thing being contrite is a matter of the heart.A broken heart is a convicted heart and you can only plead guilty as charged. In fact, you are embararrased that you even put God in a position to have to watch you sin especially where His enemies can see. Because a heart hardened by sin will not relent and admit to sin but an humble spirit will be ready to bow down to a God who is ready to forgive us and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
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Q3. (Psalm 51:10-12) How is it possible to have a "pure heart" after great sin? What does a "pure heart" consist of? What is the relationship between a "pure heart" (Psalm 51:10) and a "united" or "undivided heart" (Psalm 86:11)? Who purifies the heart? What is the process?
We can have a pure heart after great sin by inserting truth into the situation and going to God in prayer with a repentant and contrite spirit. God offers us that opportunity. A pure heart is one that has recognize sin and desires to repair what is broken through a right relationship with God. When we have a pure heart we have the character of Christ (we are of the same mind and spirit as him) we entreat God to help get us to a place of desperately seeking him asking for a clean heart.
God purifies the heart but we have to do our part. We admit our wrong; pray; seek God's face; turn from our wicked ways; then God will hear our prayers and we are working on a pure heart.
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Q3. (Psalm 51:10-12) How is it possible to have a "pure heart" after great sin? What does a "pure heart" consist of? What is the relationship between a "pure heart" (Psalm 51:10) and a "united" or "undivided heart" (Psalm 86:11)? Who purifies the heart? What is the process?
We can have a pure heart after great sin by inserting truth into the situation and going to God in prayer with a repentant and contrite spirit. God offers us that opportunity. A pure heart is one that has recognize sin and desires to repair what is broken through a right relationship with God. When we have a pure heart we have the character of Christ (we are of the same mind and spirit as him) we entreat God to help get us to a place of desperately seeking him asking for a clean heart.
God purifies the heart but we have to do our part. We admit our wrong; pray; seek God's face; turn from our wicked ways; then God will hear our prayers and we are working on a pure heart.
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Q2. (Psalm 51:3-6) When David says, "Against you only I have sinned" (4a) is he minimizing his sin against Bathsheba and Uriah? What does he mean by this? When he mentions his sinfulness from before birth is he excusing himself or blaming Original Sin? What does he mean by this?
No, he is not minimizing his sin. David has realized that all sin separates us from the Creator the one we claim to love. He is fully aware that God has seen and knows all and God has witnessed his sins. David is not making a excuse for sinning but acknowledging that man is born with a sinful nature. We are prone to sin.
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Q1. (Psalm 32:2-5) How does self-deceit operate with sin to enslave us? How does confession enable us to get free from sin? Why do we sometimes resist the truth about ourselves? What does it take to get us to see truth sometimes?
Self deceit works with sin to keep an individual blinded to the extent and nature of his/her sin. Self deceit allows for one to justify sin or just pretend that the act is really not sin, Confession moves one out of the shadow and bondage of sin. Confession expresses truth and the trust helps to make us free. Sin involves keeping secrets which is bondage and pretense. Very few people want to look at themselves in the mirror. Scripture says that once a man turns from the mirror they soon forget what they say. It's hard to admit that we have sinful ways. Sometimes we don't admit the truth until God executes a consequence. Then we must assess our sinful ways.
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Q4. (Psalm 22) What similarities do you see between the words of Psalm 22 and the events of Jesus' crucifixion? Do you think Jesus understood Psalm 22 as referring to himself? Why do you think the Spirit inspired David to pen these words?
The similarities of the words of the Psalm and Christ's cruicifixion are almost identical so that they fulfill prophecy. Yes, I'm Jsure esus knew that Psalm 22 was referring to him. David penned this psalm in order to show fulfillment of prophecy.
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Q3. (Psalm 22:1) Why do you think Jesus spoke the words of Psalm 22:1? What was he seeking to express? What was he feeling? How did God answer his plea?
Jesus spoke the words of Psalm 2:1 to fulfill prophecy and to express his humanity. He was both man and divine. As Christ he had to bear our sins and die this torturous, painful death. As a man, he was feeling alone. God answered his plea by allowing his original plan of sacrificing his Son to be carried out so that we might be saved and have a place in eternity with him.
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Q2. (Psalm 110) Why do you think that Jesus asked the Pharisees about verse 1, "If then David calls him 'Lord,' how can he be his son?" What point was Jesus making? How does Jesus combine the roles of Warrior-King and Priest in his ministry to us and to this world? How do you reconcile the violence suggested in verses 5-6 with Jesus as "Prince of Peace"?
Jesus was pointing to the divinity of Christ. I was trying to correct error and insert truth in their thinking. David who they loved much as their earthly king esteemed Christ as Lord and called him such. David recognized the divinity of Christ. Jesus will fight our battles as our Warrior-King and he is available to intercede on our behalf as our priest. God has offered us all and opportunity to accept Jesus. No one comes to the Father except but by the Son. Those who choose to live outside of God's will, through Christ, will face dire consequences.
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Q1. (Psalm 2) What does Psalm 2 teach us about Yahweh's "anointed" king? Why do you think the apostles saw this passage as referring to Jesus the Messiah? What does the passage teach about the importance of submission to Jesus the Christ before it is too late?
Psalm 2 teaches us that Yahweh's anointed king is not simply a a good man who was created by God as some have argued. The son is fully human and wholly divine on par with the Father. The son shares the same essence as the Father in whom he is well pleased.
The passage teaches us that Yahweh pays homage to his Son and commands us to serve the Son with fear and trembling. God warns to you accept the Son before it's too late.
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Q3. (Psalm 117 and Lamentations 3:22-23). Why are love and trustworthiness so important as the bedrock of the Old Testament faith? What kinds of terms does the New Testament use to talk about these characteristics? Can you think of any New Testament verses that speak of these themes?
Love and trustworthiness is the foundation of the Old Testament because the people of Israel had to be completely dependent on God would protect, sustain and deliver them.
The love of God was the basis for everything that God did.
Some terms in the New Testament for love: mercy,pure heart, compassion; or trustworthiness is faithfulness, steadfastness
For God loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son that whosoever believed in him should have everlasting life. John 3:17
But God demonstrates his love for us in this while we were yet sinners Christ died for us. Romans 5:8
Trust in God, Trust also in Me John 14:1
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Q3. (Psalm 117 and Lamentations 3:22-23). Why are love and trustworthiness so important as the bedrock of the Old Testament faith? What kinds of terms does the New Testament use to talk about these characteristics? Can you think of any New Testament verses that speak of these themes?
Love and trustworthiness is the foundation of the Old Testament because the people of Israel had to be completely dependent on God would protect, sustain and deliver them.
The love of God was the basis for everything that God did.
Some terms in the New Testament for love: mercy,pure heart; or trustworthiness is faithfulness, steadfastness
For God loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son that whosoever believed in him should have everlasting life. John 3:17
But God demonstrates his love for us in this while we were yet sinners Christ died for us. Romans 5:8
Trust in God, Trust also in Me John 14:1
Steadfast, enduring, constant, lovingkindness, merciful love (ḥesed)
Compassion, tender mercy, deep, tender love (raḥăm
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Q2. (Psalm 145) Which aspects of God's character mentioned in Psalm 145 stand out to you in particular? Why is it important for "every creature," every human being, to praise him? What are you doing to help that happen?
The aspects that stand out to me is God is faithful and upholds all who falls. Every human being must praise God because he is our Creator and Sustainer. He made ua and not we ourselves. He watches over all who love him and he promises to destroy the Wicked. So, God has our best interest at heart.
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Q1. (Psalm 103) Which one or two aspects of God's character mentioned in this Psalm stand out to you? Why do you think the Exodus was so foundational in Israel's understanding of God? According to Psalm 103:10-12, what are the limits to God's forgiveness?
The characters of compassion and graciousness stands out to me. The Exodus was foundational because of the way the God delivered them from their oppressor then sustained as they moved toward the promised land. While the Israelite had times of great obedience and overwhelming disobedience he still did not stay angry with them. Some were lost in the journey but God did hold to his promises and their descendant entered the promised land.
His love is so great for us that he is always forgiving of our sins. There are no limits to his forgiveness that's how much he loves us.
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Exercise. For one of the psalms in this lesson -- or another psalm with a similar theme -- do one of the suggested exercises to help you experience the Psalms (<a href="http://www.jesuswalk.com/psalms/psalms-exercises.htm" target="_blank">www.jesuswalk.com/psalms/psalms-exercises.htm</a>). These include such things as praying a psalm, meditating, reading to a shut-in, paraphrasing, writing your own psalm, singing, preparing a liturgy, and memorizing. Then report to the forum what the exercise meant to you personally or share what you've written with others.
In Psalm 145, the psalmist is glorifying God with unceasing praise. He knows that God is so great that most people can't even begin to know how great he is.
A generation will have heard the testimonies of God's greatness coupled with what they've personally experienced, then they will witness to the world about the Lord's majesty. The psalmist extuls the joy of who God is and what God has already done.
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Q4. (Psalm 24) How do verses 1-2 establish the Lord's right as King? What do verses 3-6 tell us about the requirements of the King? What do verses 7-10 tell us about the glory of the King? How does this psalm speak to you in your situation?
The verses establish the Lord's right as King by saying the earth and absolutely everything in it belongs to God. He created it and it all belongs to him. It establishes God's ownership. Those who have spiritual and moral purity (integrity) can reach the heart of God. Praising God indicates a realization of what God has done in our lifes and speaks to me in the same way. My praise reaches the heart of God and ushers in the Holy Spirit.
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Q3. (Psalm 126). In this psalm, the nation is going through some kind of crisis. How does memory of God's deliverance in verses 1-3 prepare them for the prayer of verse 4? How do you understand the two metaphors of deliverance: (1) a wadi or dry gully and (2) sowing and reaping? How do these metaphors help you in your situation?
When the nation remembered how they had been captured and how it had happened previously, they trusted God that he would restore what had been taken away. You need to do your part while waiting for your deliverance. Give praise for all to see once you have been delivered.
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Q2. (Psalm 96) What does it mean to "ascribe" to God attributes of glory and strength? What happens when we fail to ascribe such qualities to him? In what sense is praise to God "fitting" or "worthy"?
To ascribe to God attributes means to be completely convinced of God's glory and strength and to fully believed that we can testify to it to others. When we fail to ascribe to these qualities then we can't share effectively with others. God is so much above who and what we are he is responsible for all creation; he is so great and we are so weak that it is the only "right" thing to do is to worship him.
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Q1. (Psalm 57) Why is praise difficult in the midst of trying circumstances? How does praise affect our faith? Our attitude? Our motivation?
Praise is difficult in the middle of trouble is because we are so focused on the problem that we can't focus on God. Praise activates our faith and moves the focus from us toward God. Our praise rides on an attitude of gratitude and motivates us to continue in righteousness and speak highly of our love your God.
Q4. Psalm 34
in 12. Psalms: Giving Thanks to Our Faithful God
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David gives encouragement to the brokenhearted to never give up; to push . He reminds us that many are the affliction of the righteous but God delivers. God was willing to do whatever it took to buy our freedom so He paid the ultimate price through the sacrifice of his son Jesus Christ. We can avoid condemnation by accepting Christ. No one will be condemned who accepts him.