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Matthew 5: 1-12 The Wisdom of the Sermon on the Mount

Posted on June 27, 2019 by

Matthew 5: 1-12 Parallel Luke 6: 20-26 Highlighted words will have comment on translation below 1 When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. 2 Then he began … Continue reading →

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Psalm 37 A Song of a Wise Life

Posted on February 1, 2018 by

Psalm 37 <Of David.> 1 א  Do not fret because of the wicked; do not be envious of wrongdoers,  2 for they will soon fade like the grass, and wither like the green herb.  3 ב Trust in the LORD, … Continue reading →

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Psalm 36: The Way of God and the Way of the Wicked

Posted on January 29, 2018 by

Psalm 36 <To the leader. Of David, the servant of the LORD.> 1 Transgression speaks to the wicked deep in their hearts; there is no fear of God before their eyes. 2 For they flatter themselves in their own eyes … Continue reading →

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Psalm 15- Entering the Sacred Presence of God

Posted on May 3, 2016 by

Psalm 15  <A Psalm of David.> 1 O LORD, who may abide in your tent? Who may dwell on your holy hill? 2 Those who walk blamelessly, and do what is right, and speak the truth from their heart; 3 … Continue reading →

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Deuteronomy 9: The Promise of God and the Stubborn People

Posted on July 2, 2015 by

  Deuteronomy 9: 1-5 The Promise of God   1 Hear, O Israel! You are about to cross the Jordan today, to go in and dispossess nations larger and mightier than you, great cities, fortified to the heavens, 2 a … Continue reading →

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Psalm 7- The God who Judges

Posted on January 22, 2015 by

Psalm 7 <A Shiggaion of David, which he sang to the LORD concerning Cush, a Benjaminite.>  1 O LORD my God, in you I take refuge; save me from all my pursuers, and deliver me,  2 or like a lion … Continue reading →

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