A Psalm of Restoration
Psalm 85 Outline 1-3 | Rejoicing over the return to the land 4-7 | A prayer for God to display His lovingkindness to His people 8-13 | Anticipation of God’s favorable …
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Diversification and Work Effort; Light and Darkness; Remove Grief and Anger
Ecclesiastes 11 Outline 1-5 | Diversification in investing; procrastination 6 | The rewards of effort can come at any time 7-8 | Don’t fear the light 9-10 | Learn while …
Diversification and Work Effort; Light and Darkness; Remove Grief and Anger Read MoreCelebration of Temple Worship
Psalm 84 Outline 1-4 | Praise for God’s Temple and longing to worship in it 5-7 | Those who worship God are blessed 8-12 | God is called upon to …
Celebration of Temple Worship Read More“Wisdom has the advantage of giving success.”
Ecclesiastes 10 Outline 1-4 | One moment of foolishness can destroy a life 5-7 | Things out of their expected place 8-20 | Shun foolish, long-winded prattling; Seek wise, industrious leaders; …
“Wisdom has the advantage of giving success.” Read MoreGod Is Urged To Confront Israel’s Enemies
Psalms 83 Outline 1-8 | God urged to act on behalf of His people 9-12 | Remembering past victories 13-18 | God will be exalted in the victory over enemies Reflections …
God Is Urged To Confront Israel’s Enemies Read MoreHand of God and Men’s Hands
Ecclesiastes 9 Outline 1 | Only God judges the life of a man 2-6 | All men can expect the same fate in the end 7-9 | Enjoy life while …
Hand of God and Men’s Hands Read MoreUnjust Judgments Condemned
Psalm 82 Outline 1-4 | The rulers and false judges are called upon to “do the right thing” before God, who stands ready to make His judgment 5-8 | The …
Unjust Judgments Condemned Read MoreHow to Live a Fulfilled Life: Fear God and Obey the Laws of the Land
Ecclesiastes 8 Outline 1 | Wisdom illuminates a man’s countenance 2-4 | Keep the commands of authorities 5-9 | Living lawfully offers comfort in the uncertainties of life 10-13 | …
How to Live a Fulfilled Life: Fear God and Obey the Laws of the Land Read MoreWorship God Only, Or Not, It’s Your Choice…For Now
Psalm 81 Outline 1-5 | A Call To Worship God 6-10 | God calls the people to worship only Him, because He rescued them from Egypt 11-16 | God let’s …
Worship God Only, Or Not, It’s Your Choice…For Now Read MoreRecognizing Wisdom and Folly
Ecclesiastes 7 Outline 1-14 | The Preacher encourages awareness of the temporariness of life 15-18 | Don’t live in extremes: not overly righteous or wise nor overly wicked or foolish 19-22 …
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