September, 2018 (9)
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The Great Enthronement (Psalm 96)
David and the Israelites celebrated the enthronement of the LORD on Zion. But the kingdom established on that day was to crumble away. But when Jesus ascended into heaven he was enthroned as a king whose kingdom can never end.
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God who comforts the downcast (7:5-7)
Paul's time in Macedonia was a time of persecution and fear. But the Lord comforted his servant.
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A call to true worship (Psalm 95)
The psalmist called the Israelites to shout aloud. But they also had to learn to listen.
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The church in Corinth: Paul’s pride and joy (7:3,4)
The church in Corinth had failed Paul so badly. Yet he could still tell them, "I'm proud of you!".
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A Jewish protest song (Psalm 94)
A Jewish believer had the courage to write a protest song at a time when the land was ruled by a gang of murderers and blasphemers. He's left the song for believers to sing in all ages.