Daily Lesson for Tuesday 19th of March 2024 Read Psalms 15:1-5. Who are the people worthy of worshiping in God’s presence? The answer given in this psalm is the summary of the requirements already given in God’s law and the prophets: the ones whose actions (“works righteousness”) and character (“in his heart”) (see Deuteronomy 6:5, … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Monday 18th of March 2024 Read Psalms 33:3, Psalms 40:3, Psalms 96:1, Psalms 98:1, Psalms 144:9, and Psalms 149:1. What is the common motif in these texts? These psalms summon people to sing a “new song.” What is a “new song” here? The reason for the “new song” is the fresh recognition … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Sunday 17th of March 2024 Read Psalms 134:1-3. Where is the worship offered here? What is the outcome of the worship of the Lord? Psalms 134:1-3 recalls the Aaronic priestly blessing in Numbers 6:24-26 (also Psalms 67:1) and highlights blessing as the underlying principle and outcome of the relationship between God and … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Sabbath 16th of March 2024 Read for This Week’s Study Psalms 134:1-3; Isaiah 42:10-12; Revelation 14:3; Psalms 15:1-5; Psalms 101:1-3; Psalms 96:1-13; Revelation 14:6-12; John 4:23-24. Memory Text: “I will sing to the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God while I have my being” (Psalms … Continue reading –>
Inside Story for Friday 15th of March 2024 By Andrew McChesney Returning to the barracks after a short stint of shoveling coal on a mountain, Sekule informed his commander that he would not bear arms, even in the ongoing Bosnian War. “I don’t want to shoot people,” he said. “You must take a weapon,” the … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Friday 15th of March 2024 Contemplate the message of Isaiah 40:1-31 and Isaiah 51:1-16. The songs of Zion make an absolute commitment to staying mindful of Zion and the living hope in God’s sovereign reign that it represents. While many blessings of God’s sanctuary are experienced in this life, the hope in … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Thursday 14th of March 2024 Read Psalms 125:1-2. How are those who trust God portrayed here? Those who trust in the Lord are compared to Mount Zion, the symbol of steadfastness and strength. The magnificent view of the mountains surrounding the city of Jerusalem inspired the psalmist to acknowledge the certainty of … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Wednesday 13th of March 2024 Read Psalms 46:1-7. How is the world poetically depicted here? This psalm gives a vivid description of the world in turmoil, and it is portrayed with the images of natural disasters of unprecedented intensity (Psalms 46:2-3). The image of disturbed waters often depicts the rebellious nations and … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Tuesday 12th of March 2024 Read Psalms 87:1-2. What makes Zion such an esteemed place? Psalms 87:1-7 is a hymn celebrating Zion as God’s specially chosen and beloved city. The foundation of God’s temple is on Mount Zion (Psalms 2:6, Psalms 15:1). At the end of time, Zion will rise above all … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Monday 11th of March 2024 Read Psalms 122:1-5. What are the sentiments of the worshipers upon their arrival to Jerusalem? What do they hope to find in Jerusalem? Psalms 122:1-9 expresses the pilgrims’ excitement upon their arrival at Jerusalem. The pilgrimages to Jerusalem were joyful occasions when God’s people joined together three … Continue reading –>
