Contemplating Sin–Part 2

       The superscription to Psalm 32 states that this sacred composition was written by David and was intended to be thoughtfully absorbed by contemplation.  In the Hebrew language it is identified as a “Maschil”.  The New King James Version translates this noun as “contemplation”. …

Contemplating Sin–Part 1

       The superscription to Psalm 32 states that this sacred composition was written by David and was intended to be thoughtfully absorbed by contemplation.  In the Hebrew language it is identified as a “Maschil”.  The New King James Version translates this noun as “contemplation”. …

Lessons Learned from a Near-Death Experience

       The record of David’s life in First Samuel clearly records several near-death experiences.  At one point, he tells his beloved friend Jonathon, “there is but a step between me and death” (1 Samuel 20:3).    Send article as PDF   

The Blessings of Worship

       Jehovah—the Almighty, Holy One—is deserving of passionate, sincere worship from every heart and tongue.  Therefore, David writes: “Give unto the Lord, O you mighty ones, give unto the Lord glory and strength.  Give unto the Lord the glory due to His name; worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness” (Psalm…

Jehovah: My Rock

         Few things are as strong and durable as rock.  Granite, limestone, and marble anchor many a sturdy structure.  To illustrate the indestructability of the church, Jesus told Peter that He would build His church upon the bedrock of His deity (Matthew 16:16-18). …

Waiting Upon the Lord

       The concluding exhortation of Psalm 27 is to “Wait on the Lord; be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart; wait, I say, on the Lord!” (v. 14).  This is the climactic conclusion to David’s consideration of the reasons for exercising a heroic,…