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Today's Bible Reading...
July 2 Psalms 40-45
Questions:
1. "He lifted me out of the slimy ___, out of the ___ and ___; he set my
feet on a ___
and gave me a firm place to stand." (40:2)
2. "He put a new ___ in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God." (40:3)
3. "Blessed is he who has regard for the __; the Lord delivers him in times
of trouble."
(41:1)
4. "As the __ pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, O God."
(42:1)
5. "My tears have been my ___ day and night." (42:3)
6. "Send forth your __ and your truth, let them guide me." (43:3)
7. "You are God my ___." (43:2)
8. "I do not trust in my ___, my ___ does not bring me victory." (44:6)
9. "Rise up and help us; ___ us because of your unfailing __." (44:26)
10. "You love __ and hate __; therefore God, your God has set you above your
companions
by anointing you withthe oil of joy." (45:7)
Ps. 40 - wait patiently for God to act
Ps. 41 - a prayer for God's mercy and deliverance
Ps. 42 - a thirst for God
Ps. 43 - in times of discouragement turn to God
Ps. 44 - In times of pain and defeat
Ps. 45 - possibly a wedding song, may refer to David or Solomon. Possibly a
song of the
Messiah as we anticipate the marriage of the Lamb (Rev. 19:7)
What can we learn from these verses?
1. Don't be shy about telling others how God has been faithful and blessed
you.
2. God will quickly come to the aid of those who help the poor. The Lord
will protect
him and preserve his life.
3. God will bless the compassionate (compassion="suffering with others")
who have
regard for the weak and will deliver them in times of trouble. They
will be protected
and God will preserve their land.
4. God sustains the compassionate one on his sickbed and restores him from
his illness.
5. God blesses us so that we can reach out and be a blessing to others.
6. As a deer depends on water so we need to depend on God.
Prayer: God, help me to be numbered among your compassionate people who are
always ready
to reach out and be a blessing to others. Help me to put the needs of
others above my
own. In the name of Jesus I pray. Amen.
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