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Psalm 88 Outline 1-9 | The psalmist’s feelings of separation from God 10-12 | The psalmist asks God to intervene on his behalf 13-18 | The psalmist despairs further of his seemingly unanswered prayers Reflections Have you ever felt like your prayers were going unanswered?  I believe that this is what the author of this psalm is struggling with.  He describes ...

II Samuel 8 Outline 1 | Philistines 2 | Moab 3-8 | Hadadezer, son of Rehob, king of Zobah 9-12 | David dedicates the spoils and tributes: Toi king of Hamath, Aram, Moab, Ammon, Philistines, Amalek, Hadaezer 13-14 | Arameans and Edomites 15-18 | David’s Government Officials Reflections God blesses David with military victories which allowed him to establish the kingdom and to increase its ...

Exodus 38 Outline 1-7 | The Altar of Burnt Offering is made 8 | The Bronze Laver is made 9-20 | The Court with its curtains and pillars is made 21-23 | The work of Bezalel, Oholiab and the other workmen are inventoried 24-31 | The figures of the offering and the collection for the 603,550 men Reflections As I stated before, there ...

John 20 Outline 1-10 | The Empty Tomb 11-18 | Jesus and Mary Magdalene 19-23 | Jesus appears to ten of the eleven disciples 24-25 | Thomas doubts 26-29 | Jesus appears to all eleven disciples 30-31 | John’s purpose for writing the gospel Reflections The resurrection of Jesus from the dead is an essential and necessary component to the Christian faith.  Each of the Gospels ...

Philemon Outline 1a | Authors: Paul & Timothy 1b-3 | Addressees: Philemon, Apphia, Archippus, house church 4-7 | Paul’s love for Philemon 8-9 | Paul’s request (command) to Philemon introduced 10-16 | Paul’s plea for Philemon to receive Onesimus 17-20 | Paul offers to cover Onesimus’ debt 21 | Paul’s confidence in Philemon 22 | Paul’s hope of visiting him soon 23-24 | Greetings from ...

Jeremiah 21 Outline 1-2 | Zedekiah inquires of the Lord through Jeremiah 3-7 | God promises that Jerusalem’s overthrow will be swift 8-10 | The Lord gives two choices: stay in the city and die; or surrender to the Chaldeans and save your life. 11-12 | God’s case against the house of David—the king’s house 13-14 | God’s punishment is the ...

Song of Solomon 2 Outline 1 | Bride: Compares her beauty with nature 2 | Bridegroom: Compares her beauty with nature 3-6 | Bride: Describes the Bridegroom’s appearance and intimate care for her 7 | Bridegroom: Cares for her rest 8-13 | Bride: Anticipates the arrival of the Bridegroom to her chamber 14 | Bridegroom: His desire to be near the Bride 15 ...

Psalm 87 Outline 1-7 | God’s favor bestowed on Jerusalem Reflections There is something to be said for traveling to different locations but also for returning home.  Traveling, especially to a foreign country, can be exciting.  There are many exotic locations to visit that offer amazing sights and experiences.  But at the same time, there are also the many blessings of ...

II Samuel 7 Outline 1-3 | David plans to build a temple 4-7 | God has other plans 8-17 | God’s covenant with David 18-29 | David’s response in prayer Reflections We have all made plans to do something for God and for whatever reason we may find ourselves unable to complete them.  We don’t usually know all of the reasons why ...

Exodus 37 Outline 1-9 | Ark of the covenant is made 10-16 | The Table of Showbread is made 17-24 | The Golden Lampstand is made 25-29 | The Altar of Incense is made Reflections Bezalel continues leading the construction of the tabernacle according to the plans given to Moses by God.  This chapter includes the construction of the furnishings for inside the tabernacle ...