Does the Exodus picture our exit from sin made possible by Jesus’ Exodus from this life on the cross and subsequent resurrection? Let’s look at Psalm 114.
In which tribe of Israel did God choose to place His sanctuary, His holy place?
When Israel went out of Egypt, The house of Jacob from a people of strange language, Judah became His sanctuary, And Israel His dominion. (Ps 114:1-2 NKJV)
Did the parting of the sea and river waters, and the earthquakes reveal God’s power?
The Red Sea saw them coming and hurried out of their way! The water of the Jordan River turned away. The mountains skipped like rams, the hills like lambs! What’s wrong, Red Sea, that made you hurry out of their way? What happened, Jordan River, that you turned away? Why, mountains, did you skip like rams? Why, hills, like lambs? (Ps 114:3-6 NLT)
What other miracles did God perform during the Exodus?
Tremble, you earth, at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the God of Jacob, who turned the rock into a pool of water, the flint into a spring of waters. (Ps 114:7-8 WEB)
As the Exodus pictures our deliverance from slavery to sin, does water coming from the rock picture our Rock, Jesus?
On the last and most important day of the festival, Jesus stood up and shouted, “All who are thirsty should come to me! All who believe in me should drink! As the scriptures said concerning me, Rivers of living water will flow out from within him.” Jesus said this concerning the Spirit. Those who believed in him would soon receive the Spirit, but they hadn’t experienced the Spirit yet since Jesus hadn’t yet been glorified. (John 7:37-39 CEB)
During His transfiguration chat with Moses and Elijah, did the Exodus also picture Jesus’ departure from this life on the cross?
They appeared in heavenly glory and talked about all that Jesus' death [Greek: Exodus] in Jerusalem would mean. (Luke 9:31 CEV)
What does the death and subsequent resurrection of Jesus mean for us?
For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, now that we are reconciled, shall we be saved by his life. (Rom 5:10 ESV)
Does the Exodus picture our exit from sin made possible by Jesus’ Exodus from this life on the cross and subsequent resurrection? You decide!
Importance of Praise (Ps 113)
Do we mostly praise the world, its politics, its celebrities, its ways or God? Let’s look at Psalm 113.
What does it mean to praise God’s name? Does it refer to everything that He is and represents?
Hallelujah! Give praise, you servants of the Lord. Praise the name of the Lord! (Ps 113:1 ISV)
Does the mention of praising God’s name three times, possibly hint at including the Father, Son and Holy Spirit?
Blessed be the name of the Lord from this time forth and for evermore. From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the Lord's name is to be praised. The Lord is high above all nations, and his glory above the heavens. (Ps 113:2-4 KJV)
Who in this world will care for the poor and needy like God does?
Who is like Yahweh our God, The One who sits on high, The One who brings Himself low to see The things in heaven and on the earth? Who raises the poor from the dust And lifts high the needy from the ash heap, To make them sit with nobles, With the nobles of His people. He makes the barren woman of the house sit As a glad mother of children. Praise Yah! (Ps 113:5-9 LSB)
Do the humble and child-like of heart often understand far more than intelligent, highly educated people?
At that very time He rejoiced greatly in the Holy Spirit, and said, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that You have hidden these things from the wise and intelligent and have revealed them to infants. Yes, Father, for doing so was well pleasing in Your sight. (Luke 10:21 NASB)
Is praise a part of healthy, positive thinking that can bring us out of depression?
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. (Phil 4:8 NIV)
Do we mostly praise the world, its politics, its celebrities, its ways or God? You decide!
What does it mean to praise God’s name? Does it refer to everything that He is and represents?
Hallelujah! Give praise, you servants of the Lord. Praise the name of the Lord! (Ps 113:1 ISV)
Does the mention of praising God’s name three times, possibly hint at including the Father, Son and Holy Spirit?
Blessed be the name of the Lord from this time forth and for evermore. From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the Lord's name is to be praised. The Lord is high above all nations, and his glory above the heavens. (Ps 113:2-4 KJV)
Who in this world will care for the poor and needy like God does?
Who is like Yahweh our God, The One who sits on high, The One who brings Himself low to see The things in heaven and on the earth? Who raises the poor from the dust And lifts high the needy from the ash heap, To make them sit with nobles, With the nobles of His people. He makes the barren woman of the house sit As a glad mother of children. Praise Yah! (Ps 113:5-9 LSB)
Do the humble and child-like of heart often understand far more than intelligent, highly educated people?
At that very time He rejoiced greatly in the Holy Spirit, and said, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that You have hidden these things from the wise and intelligent and have revealed them to infants. Yes, Father, for doing so was well pleasing in Your sight. (Luke 10:21 NASB)
Is praise a part of healthy, positive thinking that can bring us out of depression?
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. (Phil 4:8 NIV)
Do we mostly praise the world, its politics, its celebrities, its ways or God? You decide!
Givers & Takers (Ps 112)
How does generosity make our lives happy and selfishness make our lives miserable? Let’s look at Psalm 112.
Do we delight in obedience to God? Does the Spirit of the old testament commandments still apply to us?
Praise Yah [Halleluyah, Praise the Lord]! Blessed is the man who fears Yahweh, who delights greatly in his commandments. His offspring will be mighty in the land. The generation of the upright will be blessed. Wealth and riches are in his house. His righteousness endures forever. Light dawns in the darkness for the upright, gracious, merciful, and righteous. (Ps 112:1-4 WEB)
Are there two kinds of people in the world, givers and takers? What does generosity have to do with obedience to God? How does God bless righteous givers?
Those who lend generously are good people—as are those who conduct their affairs with justice. Yes, these sorts of people will never be shaken; the righteous will be remembered forever! They won’t be frightened at bad news. Their hearts are steady, trusting in the Lord. Their hearts are firm; they aren’t afraid. In the end, they will witness their enemies’ defeat. They give freely to those in need. Their righteousness stands forever. Their strength increases gloriously. (Ps 112:5-9 CEB)
What is the result of the exact opposite, living a stingy, selfish life?
When evil people see this, they angrily bite their tongues and disappear. They will never get what they really want. (Ps 112:10 CEV)
What did Jesus say was the result of living a generous rather than selfish life?
In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ (Acts 10:35 ESV)
Is there an automatic blessing from God that comes from giving?
Give, and it will be given to you; a good measure—pressed down, shaken together, and running over—will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.” (Luke 6:38 HCSB)
How does generosity make our lives happy and selfishness make our lives miserable? You decide!
Do we delight in obedience to God? Does the Spirit of the old testament commandments still apply to us?
Praise Yah [Halleluyah, Praise the Lord]! Blessed is the man who fears Yahweh, who delights greatly in his commandments. His offspring will be mighty in the land. The generation of the upright will be blessed. Wealth and riches are in his house. His righteousness endures forever. Light dawns in the darkness for the upright, gracious, merciful, and righteous. (Ps 112:1-4 WEB)
Are there two kinds of people in the world, givers and takers? What does generosity have to do with obedience to God? How does God bless righteous givers?
Those who lend generously are good people—as are those who conduct their affairs with justice. Yes, these sorts of people will never be shaken; the righteous will be remembered forever! They won’t be frightened at bad news. Their hearts are steady, trusting in the Lord. Their hearts are firm; they aren’t afraid. In the end, they will witness their enemies’ defeat. They give freely to those in need. Their righteousness stands forever. Their strength increases gloriously. (Ps 112:5-9 CEB)
What is the result of the exact opposite, living a stingy, selfish life?
When evil people see this, they angrily bite their tongues and disappear. They will never get what they really want. (Ps 112:10 CEV)
What did Jesus say was the result of living a generous rather than selfish life?
In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ (Acts 10:35 ESV)
Is there an automatic blessing from God that comes from giving?
Give, and it will be given to you; a good measure—pressed down, shaken together, and running over—will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.” (Luke 6:38 HCSB)
How does generosity make our lives happy and selfishness make our lives miserable? You decide!
His Covenant (Ps 111)
If the old covenant was meant to be upheld forever and ever, what happened? Who broke the terms of the covenant? Let’s begin in Psalm 111.
Do we praise God with our whole hearts in our church assemblies?
Praise the Lord [Yah]! I will give thanks to the Lord [Yahweh] with my whole heart, in the company of the upright, in the congregation. (Ps 111:1 ESV)
Do we study the Lord’s works and delight in them, acknowledging how splendid they are?
The Lord’s works are great, studied by all who delight in them. All that He does is splendid and majestic; His righteousness endures forever. (Ps 111:2-3 HCSB)
Do we remember God’s wonderful works, His grace and compassion?
He is remembered for his awesome deeds; the Lord is gracious and compassionate. He prepares food for those who fear him; he is ever mindful of his covenant. (Ps 111:4-5 ISV)
Has God given Israel a land that once belonged to child-sacrificing heathen? Was His judgment true justice?
He hath shewed his people the power of his works, that he may give them the heritage of the heathen. The works of his hands are verity and judgment; all his commandments are sure. (Ps 111:6-7 KJV)
Is the principle behind all God’s 613 commandments still valid?
They are upheld forever and ever; They are done in truth and uprightness. (Ps 111:8 LSB)
Was the old covenant made at Sinai intended to be eternal? Did it specify just ten or all 613 commandments of the old testament?
He has sent redemption to His people; He has ordained His covenant forever; Holy and awesome is His name. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; All those who follow His commandments have a good understanding; His praise endures forever. (Ps 111:9-10 NASB)
Why was a new covenant necessary? Who broke the old covenant?
It will not be like the covenant I made with their ancestors when I took them by the hand to lead them out of Egypt, because they broke my covenant, though I was a husband to them,” declares the Lord. (Jer 31:32 NIV)
How central is the new covenant to our Christian experience?
Likewise He also took the cup after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood, which is shed for you. (Luke 22:20 NKJV)
Who was at fault in breaking the terms of the old covenant?
But when God found fault with the people, he said: “The day is coming, says the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the people of Israel and Judah. (Heb 8:8 NLT)
If the old covenant was meant to be upheld forever and ever, what happened? Who broke the terms of the covenant? You decide!
Do we praise God with our whole hearts in our church assemblies?
Praise the Lord [Yah]! I will give thanks to the Lord [Yahweh] with my whole heart, in the company of the upright, in the congregation. (Ps 111:1 ESV)
Do we study the Lord’s works and delight in them, acknowledging how splendid they are?
The Lord’s works are great, studied by all who delight in them. All that He does is splendid and majestic; His righteousness endures forever. (Ps 111:2-3 HCSB)
Do we remember God’s wonderful works, His grace and compassion?
He is remembered for his awesome deeds; the Lord is gracious and compassionate. He prepares food for those who fear him; he is ever mindful of his covenant. (Ps 111:4-5 ISV)
Has God given Israel a land that once belonged to child-sacrificing heathen? Was His judgment true justice?
He hath shewed his people the power of his works, that he may give them the heritage of the heathen. The works of his hands are verity and judgment; all his commandments are sure. (Ps 111:6-7 KJV)
Is the principle behind all God’s 613 commandments still valid?
They are upheld forever and ever; They are done in truth and uprightness. (Ps 111:8 LSB)
Was the old covenant made at Sinai intended to be eternal? Did it specify just ten or all 613 commandments of the old testament?
He has sent redemption to His people; He has ordained His covenant forever; Holy and awesome is His name. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; All those who follow His commandments have a good understanding; His praise endures forever. (Ps 111:9-10 NASB)
Why was a new covenant necessary? Who broke the old covenant?
It will not be like the covenant I made with their ancestors when I took them by the hand to lead them out of Egypt, because they broke my covenant, though I was a husband to them,” declares the Lord. (Jer 31:32 NIV)
How central is the new covenant to our Christian experience?
Likewise He also took the cup after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood, which is shed for you. (Luke 22:20 NKJV)
Who was at fault in breaking the terms of the old covenant?
But when God found fault with the people, he said: “The day is coming, says the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the people of Israel and Judah. (Heb 8:8 NLT)
If the old covenant was meant to be upheld forever and ever, what happened? Who broke the terms of the covenant? You decide!
Yahweh said to Adonai (Ps 110)
Why is this Psalm quoted or alluded to over two dozen times in the New Testament? What special meaning about the Messiah is here? Let’s look at Psalm 110.
A Psalm by David. (WEB)
If Yahweh spoke to my Lord, who is He? Who sits at God the Father’s right hand and will rule over His enemies?
The Lord [Yahweh] said to my Lord [Adonai], “Sit at My right hand, Till I make Your enemies Your footstool.” The Lord shall send the rod of Your strength out of Zion. Rule in the midst of Your enemies! (Ps 110:1-2 NKJV Mat 22:44)
Who is a priest forever, after the order of Melchizedek?
When you go to war, your people will serve you willingly. You are arrayed in holy garments, and your strength will be renewed each day like the morning dew. The Lord has taken an oath and will not break his vow: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.” (Ps 110:3-4 NLT)
Who will crush kings on that day and judge nations and the ruler of the earth?
The Lord is at your right hand. He will crush kings in the day of his wrath. He will judge among the nations. He will heap up dead bodies. He will crush the ruler of the whole earth. He will drink of the brook on the way; therefore he will lift up his head. (Ps 110:5-7 WEB)
How did Jesus explain that this Psalm was about the Christ, the Messiah?
Now as the Pharisees were gathering, Jesus asked them, “What do you think about the Christ? Whose son is he?” “David’s son,” they replied. He said, “Then how is it that David, inspired by the Holy Spirit, called him Lord when he said, The Lord said to my lord, ‘Sit at my right side until I turn your enemies into your footstool’? If David calls him Lord, how can he be David’s son?” Nobody was able to answer him. And from that day forward nobody dared to ask him anything. (Mat 22:41-46 CEB)
Why is this Psalm quoted or alluded to over two dozen times in the New Testament? What special meaning about the Messiah is here? You decide!
A Psalm by David. (WEB)
If Yahweh spoke to my Lord, who is He? Who sits at God the Father’s right hand and will rule over His enemies?
The Lord [Yahweh] said to my Lord [Adonai], “Sit at My right hand, Till I make Your enemies Your footstool.” The Lord shall send the rod of Your strength out of Zion. Rule in the midst of Your enemies! (Ps 110:1-2 NKJV Mat 22:44)
Who is a priest forever, after the order of Melchizedek?
When you go to war, your people will serve you willingly. You are arrayed in holy garments, and your strength will be renewed each day like the morning dew. The Lord has taken an oath and will not break his vow: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.” (Ps 110:3-4 NLT)
Who will crush kings on that day and judge nations and the ruler of the earth?
The Lord is at your right hand. He will crush kings in the day of his wrath. He will judge among the nations. He will heap up dead bodies. He will crush the ruler of the whole earth. He will drink of the brook on the way; therefore he will lift up his head. (Ps 110:5-7 WEB)
How did Jesus explain that this Psalm was about the Christ, the Messiah?
Now as the Pharisees were gathering, Jesus asked them, “What do you think about the Christ? Whose son is he?” “David’s son,” they replied. He said, “Then how is it that David, inspired by the Holy Spirit, called him Lord when he said, The Lord said to my lord, ‘Sit at my right side until I turn your enemies into your footstool’? If David calls him Lord, how can he be David’s son?” Nobody was able to answer him. And from that day forward nobody dared to ask him anything. (Mat 22:41-46 CEB)
Why is this Psalm quoted or alluded to over two dozen times in the New Testament? What special meaning about the Messiah is here? You decide!
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