Being Impartial in a Prejudiced World
“My brethren, do not hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with partiality” (James 2:1). Send article as PDF
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Prayer and God’s Praise
Few of God’s blessings are more praiseworthy than the blessing of prayer. Even though he lived under the old covenant without all the blessings found in Jesus being his mediator, the composer of Psalm 66 still experienced rich blessings in answer to his…
The Praiseworthy Providence of God
God’s providence is usually thought of in terms of His general providence in which “He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good and sends rain on the just and the unjust” (Matthew 5:45); thus, He gives “fruitful seasons, filling…
Three Reasons for Jehovah’s Praiseworthiness
As expected of any hymnal, the book of Psalms has many compositions of praise. Psalm 66 definitely fits the mold. It bursts forth with this vigorous pronouncement: “Make a joyful shout to God, all the earth! Sing out the honor of His name; make…
God’s Worthship–Part Two
The English word “worship” was originally spelled “worthship”. This etymological fact clearly exposes the fundamental purpose of worship—to acknowledge the worthiness of God in reverent joy and grateful praise. Several psalms were written to acknowledge Jehovah’s utter praiseworthiness. Psalm 65 is one of…
God’s Worthship–Part One
The English word “worship” was originally spelled “worthship”. This etymological fact clearly exposes the fundamental purpose of worship—to acknowledge the worthiness of God in reverent joy and grateful praise. Several psalms were written to acknowledge Jehovah’s utter praiseworthiness. Psalm 65 is one of…
The Hero of Human History
Over twenty times in the New Testament is the dynamic phrase “but God” used. Consider how this Great Exception has impacted human history. Send article as PDF
The Great Exception’s Track Record
The Great I AM is the Great Exception. Not only was Jehovah the difference maker in David’s life (cf. Psalm 64:3-4, 7), the Scriptures declare that He was a game changer in the lives of: Send article as PDF
The Great Exception in Psalms
The Great I AM is the Great Exception. He is the ultimate Game Changer. As David so beautifully describes in Psalm 64, his enemies “bend their bows to shoot their arrows—bitter words that they may shoot in secret at the blameless” (vv. 3-4), “But God…
The Great Exception
One of the most powerful word combinations in human history has only three letters in each word in the English language—But God. Psalm 64 encapsulates the profound impact these two simple words have on human existence. Send article as PDF