WEEKEND WORD
Disciples of Jesus is not “Humbugs”
Recently, I heard the word “humbug” being used. From the context, I gathered that this word is not a complimentary word, and that it was not referring to the peppermint flavoured sweet we use to eat as children.
So, I looked it up and found that a humbug describes a person who is deceitful, hypocritical or pretentious. It can also be used to describe a person who is insincere, and manipulative.
Suddenly the thought came to mind, “God did not call us to be humbugs,” but to be above reproach, faithful to our spouses, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not given to drunkenness, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money. We must manage our families well and ensure that our children obey us and do so in a manner worthy of respect. We must not be recent converts, that may become conceited and fall under the same judgment as the devil. We must also have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the devil’s trap. (See 1 Timothy 3: 2-7)
So let us not be called humbugs, but let us be servants obedient to God’s call, living the way He wants us to live and sharing the Gospel earnestly and honestly.
Naweek woord
Dissiples van Jesus is nie Humbug’s nie.
Onlangs het ek die woord “humbug” gehoor wat gebruik word. Uit die konteks het ek afgelei dat hierdie woord nie ‘n komplimentêre woord is nie, en dat dit nie verwys na die pepermentgegeurde lekkergoed wat ons as kinders eet nie.
Ek het dit dus opgesoek en gevind dat ‘n humbug ‘n persoon beskryf wat bedrieglik, skynheilig of pretensieus is. Dit kan ook gebruik word om ‘n persoon te beskryf wat onopreg en manipulerend is.
Skielik het die gedagte by my opgekom: “God het ons nie geroep om humbugs te wees nie,” maar om bo verdenking te wees, getrou aan ons eggenote, gematig, selfbeheersd, respektabel, gasvry, bekwaam om te onderrig, nie geneig tot dronkenskap nie, nie gewelddadig nie, maar saggeaard, nie rusielustig, nie ‘n geldgierige persoon nie. Ons moet ons gesinne goed bestuur en verseker dat ons kinders ons gehoorsaam en dit doen op ‘n wyse wat respek verdien. Ons moenie onlangse bekeerlinge wees wat verwaand kan raak en onder dieselfde oordeel as die duiwel val nie. Ons moet ook ‘n goeie reputasie by buitestaanders hê, sodat hy nie in skande en in die duiwel se strik val nie. (Sien 1 Timoteus 3:2-7)
Laat ons dan nie as suiniges beskou word nie, maar laat ons dienaars wees wat gehoorsaam is aan God se roeping, wat leef soos Hy wil hê ons moet leef en die Evangelie ernstig en eerlik deel.
Bible Verse and Prayer for Today
The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul. The LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.
Psalm 121:7-8
Prayer
Lord I want to accept this Blessing over my Life today , Please Listen to my Prayer Today , Please Preserve me from all Evil . Please Preserve my soul from Sin . Please Preserve my Going and my coming from Today until eternity . This I pray in Jesus name , Amen and Amen
Prayer Tips :
Jude’s Prayer
Jude 1:20 But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost,
Pray with Faith!
Pray as directed by the Holy Spirit. (if you received the Baptism of the Holy Spirit).
Bybel Vers en Gebed vir Vandag
Die HERE sal jou bewaar van alle kwaad, Hy sal jou siel bewaar. Die HERE sal jou uitgang en jou ingang bewaar, van nou af tot in ewigheid.
Psalm 121:7-8
Gebed
Here, ek wil vandag hierdie seën oor my lewe aanvaar. Luister asseblief na my gebed vandag. Bewaar my asseblief van alle kwaad. Bewaar my siel van sonde. Bewaar my gaan en my ingang van vandag af tot in ewigheid. Dit bid ek in Jesus se Naam. Amen en Amen.
Gebedswenke:
Judas se Gebed
Judas 1:20 Maar julle, geliefdes, moet julleself opbou in julle allerheiligste geloof en in die Heilige Gees bid.
Bid met geloof!
Bid soos die Heilige Gees julle beveel (as julle die doop van die Heilige Gees ontvang het).
Bible Teaching of the Day
God’s Mercy
Mercy describes a divine attribute of God’s nature—He is “rich in mercy” (Ephesians 2:4), and His “mercy is great” (2 Samuel 24:14; see also Daniel 9:9). Mercy is revealed in the actions God takes to relieve suffering and demonstrate His faithfulness and steadfast love. Mercy is such an exceptionally complex concept that several Hebrew and Greek words are used to express the dimensions of its meaning. Synonyms like compassion, lovingkindness, favor, and steadfast love often appear in Bible translations to illustrate the idea of mercy. A brief biblical definition of mercy is “the gift of God’s undeserved kindness and compassion.”
On a human level, mercy is the benevolent or compassionate treatment of someone suffering or in need. Mercy is an attitude that moves us to act on behalf of the unfortunate. On a divine level, mercy is the foundation of forgiveness expressed in God’s pardon of human sin. By His divine quality of mercy, God remains faithful to His covenant promises and His relationship with His people despite their unworthiness and faithlessness (Deuteronomy 30:1–6; Isaiah 14:1; Romans 9:15–16, 23; Ephesians 2:4–9).
When God revealed Himself to Moses, He emphasized the prominence of His mercy: “The Lord passed in front of Moses, calling out, ‘Yahweh! The Lord! The God of compassion and mercy! I am slow to anger and filled with unfailing love and faithfulness. I lavish unfailing love to a thousand generations. I forgive iniquity, rebellion, and sin. But I do not excuse the guilty’” (Exodus 34:6–7, NLT).
In God’s mercy, He shows leniency. He withholds punishment from sinners even though they deserve it: “But in your great mercy, you did not destroy them completely or abandon them forever. What a gracious and merciful God you are!” (Nehemiah 9:31, NLT). God’s mercy also causes Him to give good gifts to those who are undeserving: “Because of God’s tender mercy, the morning light from heaven is about to break upon us” (Luke 1:78, NLT). Thus, mercy is related to grace.
Jesus Christ is the fullest, most dynamic expression of God’s mercy (Ephesians 2:4–5). In His earthly ministry, Jesus demonstrated compassion and mercy for the helpless and suffering (Matthew 9:36; 14:14; 20:34; Mark 6:34; Luke 7:13). Mercy motivated Christ to give “himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God” (Ephesians 5:2; see also Galatians 2:20) so that through Him we might be forgiven of our sins (Hebrews 2:17) and granted the gift of eternal life (1 Peter 1:3; 1 Timothy 1:14–16; Jude 1:21).
In Titus 3:4–7, the apostle Paul gives us one of the best descriptions of God’s mercy as revealed in Jesus Christ: “But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life.” God’s mercy not only forgives and saves us but also withholds the punishment we deserve.
The Bible beckons Christians “to love mercy” (Micah 6:8) and “be merciful, just as your Father is merciful” (Luke 6:36). Believers must show the same mercy and compassion toward one another that God demonstrates toward them (Zechariah 7:9; Matthew 5:7; 18:33–35; Colossians 3:12; James 2:12–13; 1 Peter 3:9). Mercy is also pronounced as a greeting and a blessing on God’s people (1 Timothy 1:2; 2 Timothy 1:16–18; 2 John 3; Jude 1:2, 21).
Bybel Lering vir die Dag
God se Genade
Genade beskryf ‘n goddelike eienskap van God se natuur—Hy is “ryk in genade” (Efesiërs 2:4), en Sy “genade is groot” (2 Samuel 24:14; sien ook Daniël 9:9). Genade word geopenbaar in die aksies wat God neem om lyding te verlig en Sy getrouheid en standvastige liefde te demonstreer. Genade is so ‘n buitengewoon komplekse konsep dat verskeie Hebreeuse en Griekse woorde gebruik word om die dimensies van die betekenis daarvan uit te druk. Sinonieme soos medelye, goedertierenheid, guns en standvastige liefde verskyn dikwels in Bybelvertalings om die idee van genade te illustreer. ‘n Kort Bybelse definisie van genade is “die gawe van God se onverdiende goedhartigheid en medelye.”
Op ‘n menslike vlak is genade die welwillende of deernisvolle behandeling van iemand wat ly of in nood verkeer. Genade is ‘n houding wat ons beweeg om namens die ongelukkiges op te tree. Op ‘n goddelike vlak is genade die fondament van vergifnis wat uitgedruk word in God se vergifnis van menslike sonde. Deur Sy goddelike kwaliteit van barmhartigheid bly God getrou aan Sy verbondsbeloftes en Sy verhouding met Sy volk ten spyte van hulle onwaardigheid en ontrouheid (Deuteronomium 30:1–6; Jesaja 14:1; Romeine 9:15–16, 23; Efesiërs 2:4–9).
Toe God Homself aan Moses geopenbaar het, het Hy die prominensie van Sy barmhartigheid beklemtoon: “Die Here het voor Moses verbygegaan en geroep: ‘Yahweh! Die Here! Die God van medelye en barmhartigheid! Ek is lankmoedig en vol liefde en trou. Ek oorvloedig liefde tot in duisend geslagte. Ek vergeef ongeregtigheid, oortreding en sonde, maar Ek verskoon nie die skuldige nie’” (Eksodus 34:6–7, NLT).
In God se barmhartigheid toon Hy toegeeflikheid. Hy weerhou straf van sondaars, al verdien hulle dit: “Maar in u grote barmhartigheid het U hulle nie heeltemal vernietig of vir ewig verlaat nie. Wat ‘n genadige en barmhartige God is U!” (Nehemia 9:31, NLT). God se genade veroorsaak ook dat Hy goeie gawes gee aan diegene wat dit nie verdien nie: “As gevolg van God se teer genade sal die lig van die hemel oor ons skyn” (Lukas 1:78). Dus hou genade verband met genade.
Jesus Christus is die volste, mees dinamiese uitdrukking van God se genade (Efesiërs 2:4–5). In Sy aardse bediening het Jesus medelye en barmhartigheid getoon vir die hulpeloses en lydendes (Matteus 9:36; 14:14; 20:34; Markus 6:34; Lukas 7:13). Barmhartigheid het Christus gemotiveer om “Homself vir ons oor te gee as ‘n welriekende offer en ‘n offer aan God” (Efesiërs 5:2; sien ook Galasiërs 2:20) sodat ons deur Hom vergewe kan word van ons sondes (Hebreërs 2:17) en die gawe van die ewige lewe gegee kan word (1 Petrus 1:3; 1 Timoteus 1:14–16; Judas 1:21).
In Titus 3:4–7 gee die apostel Paulus vir ons een van die beste beskrywings van God se barmhartigheid soos geopenbaar in Jesus Christus: “Maar toe die goedertierenheid en liefde van God, ons Verlosser, verskyn het, het Hy ons gered, nie op grond van geregtigheid wat ons gedoen het nie, maar op grond van sy barmhartigheid. Hy het ons gered deur die bad van die wedergeboorte en die vernuwing deur die Heilige Gees, wat Hy mildelik op ons uitgestort het deur Jesus Christus, ons Verlosser, sodat ons, geregverdig deur sy genade, erfgename kan word met die hoop van die ewige lewe.” God se barmhartigheid vergewe en red ons nie net nie, maar weerhou ook die straf wat ons verdien.
Die Bybel nooi Christene om “barmhartigheid lief te hê” (Miga 6:8) en “barmhartig te wees, net soos julle Vader barmhartig is” (Lukas 6:36). Gelowiges moet dieselfde genade en medelye teenoor mekaar toon wat God teenoor hulle bewys (Sagaria 7:9; Matteus 5:7; 18:33–35; Kolossense 3:12; Jakobus 2:12–13; 1 Petrus 3:9). Barmhartigheid word ook uitgespreek as ‘n groet en ‘n seën oor God se mense (1 Timoteus 1:2; 2 Timoteus 1:16–18; 2 Johannes 3; Judas 1:2, 21).
Daily Devotional
“DO WE KNOW THE LORD?”
The Lord urged me to ask, “Do we know of God, or do we know God?” This question is aimed at those who confess that they are Christians but more so to those who grew up in Christian homes and even those who grew up in a parsonage.
You see, many of us grew up with the Bible next to us. We read the stories, we studied the history, and we even learned about the God of the Bible. In essence we can say we are Christians based on our knowledge of the Word and of God. Unfortunately, knowing about the Lord fills our heads and not our hearts. Knowing about the Lord creates a false sense of salvation and security.
Sadly, many have not had an encounter with the living God. Many have not had that “stop-and-go-moment” with the Lord. The Word states that whosever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. (Romans 10:13) John 3:16 also states that whosoever believes in him (Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God) should not perish, but have everlasting life. It is therefor clear that we should believe in Jesus Christ and not just believe what we’ve read, what we’ve been taught, or what we believe is true. According to John 1:14 the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. The challenge today is not whether we know what is written about God, but whether or not we entered into a relationship with God the Father by accepting the gift of salvation brought about by the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. (See Ephesians 2:8-9)
Let us take cognizance of Matthew 7:21 that states, “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven but only those who do the will of my Father in heaven.” And what is the will of the Father? The will of the Father is that everyone who sees the Son (Jesus) and believes in Him may have everlasting life; and will be raised up at the last day. (See John 6:40)
Today I urge you to pray, “Search me, O God, and know my heart: Try me, and know my thoughts: And see if there be any wicked way in me and lead me in the way everlasting.” (See Psalm 139:23-24)
Then, if we have not had that very important encounter with the Lord, stating that we believe in Him, confessing our sin and accepting His gift of salvation, we ought to stop for a moment and do so before carrying on.
When we prayed, expressing our faith in Christ and His saving grace, we will be made new, the old things will pass and all things will become new. (See 2 Corinthians 5:17) If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (1 John 1:9)
If the Lord is stirring something inside of you, and you want to be sure of your salvation, you are welcome to pray with me in faith, “Forgive me Lord, for I have sinned. I acknowledge that I cannot save myself and accept your gift of Salvation according to Ephesians 2:8-9. Wash me in the precious blood of Jesus Christ who died and rose again to set me free and make me holy. Amen”
Vandag se Toewyding / Bemoediging
“KEN ONS DIE HERE?”
Die Here het my gelei om te vra: “Weet ons van God, of ken ons God?” Hierdie vraag is gerig op diegene wat bely dat hulle Christene is, maar meer spesifiek op diegene wat in Christen huise grootgeword het en selfs diegene wat in ‘n pastorie grootgeword het.
Jy sien, baie van ons het grootgeword met die Bybel langs ons. Ons het die stories gelees, ons het die geskiedenis bestudeer, en ons het selfs van die God van die Bybel geleer. In wese kan ons sê ons is Christene op grond van ons kennis van die Woord en van God. Ongelukkig vul die kennis van die Here ons koppe en nie ons harte nie. Om van die Here te weet skep ‘n valse gevoel van verlossing en sekuriteit.
Ongelukkig het baie nog nie ‘n ontmoeting met die lewende God gehad nie. Baie het nog nie ‘n “stop-en-gaan-oomblik” met die Here gehad nie. Die Woord sê dat elkeen wat die Naam van die Here aanroep, gered sal word. (Romeine 10:13) Johannes 3:16 sê ook dat elkeen wat in Hom (Jesus Christus, die eniggebore Seun van God) glo, nie verlore mag gaan nie, maar die ewige lewe kan hê. Dit is dus duidelik dat ons in Jesus Christus moet glo en nie net in wat ons gelees, wat ons geleer, of wat ons glo waar is nie. Volgens Johannes 1:14 het die Woord vlees geword en onder ons kom woon — en ons het Sy heerlikheid aanskou, ‘n heerlikheid soos van die Eniggeborene wat van die Vader kom — vol van genade en waarheid. Die uitdaging vandag is nie of ons weet wat oor God geskryf staan nie, maar of ons in ‘n verhouding met God die Vader getree het deur die aanvaarding van die gawe van verlossing wat deur die dood en opstanding van Jesus Christus meegebring is. (Sien Efesiërs 2:8-9)
Kom ons neem kennis van Matteus 7:21 wat sê: “Nie elkeen wat vir My sê: ‘Here, Here,’ sal in die koninkryk van die hemele ingaan nie, maar net hulle wat die wil doen van my Vader wat in die hemel is.” En wat is die wil van die Vader? Die wil van die Vader is dat elkeen wat die Seun (Jesus) aanskou en in Hom glo, die ewige lewe mag hê en opgewek sal word op die laaste dag. (Sien Johannes 6:40)
Vandag wil ek u aanspoor om te bid, ” Deurgrond my, o God, en ken my hart; toets my en ken my gedagtes; en kyk of daar by my ‘n weg is van smart, en lei my op die ewige weg!” (Sien Psalm 139:23-24)
Dan, as ons nie daardie baie belangrike ontmoeting met die Here gehad het nie, waar ons bely het dat ons in Hom glo, ons sonde bely het en Sy gawe van verlossing aanvaar het nie, behoort ons vir ‘n oomblik stil te staan en dit te doen voordat ons aangaan.
Wanneer ons bid, ons geloof in Christus en Sy reddende genade uitgespreek het, sal ons nuut gemaak word, die ou dinge sal verbygaan en alles sal nuut word. (Sien 2 Korintiërs 5:17) As ons ons sondes bely, Hy is getrou en regverdig om ons ons sondes te vergewe en ons van alle ongeregtigheid te reinig. (1 Johannes 1:9)
As die Here iets in jou binneste roer, en jy wil seker wees van jou verlossing, is jy welkom om saam met my in geloof te bid: “Vergewe my Here, want ek het gesondig. Ek erken dat ek myself nie kan red nie en aanvaar jou gawe van verlossing volgens Efesiërs 2:8-9. Was my in die kosbare bloed van Jesus Christus wat gesterf en opgestaan het om my van sonde te bevry en maak my heilig. Amen.”
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MEET – David Phelps
David Norris Phelps (born October 21, 1969) is an American Christian music vocalist, songwriter, vocal arranger, and producer who is best known for singing tenor in the Gaither Vocal Band. He has also released several solo albums, including four Christmas collections. On January 13, 2008, Phelps appeared on Extreme Makeover Home Edition for the Woodhouse family.
Biography
David Phelps was born in Tomball, Texas, to Gene and Mary Ella Phelps. Gene is a former accountant/banker who currently teaches business and finance at a college in Houston. Mary Ella is a retired English Professor. He has two older sisters, Sherri Proctor and Kari Lee. Sherri sang backup vocals for him on tour, before dying from cancer in September 2012 while Kari is a professional trumpeter who tours with the Chicago-based Millar Brass Ensemble.
Phelps grew up in Tomball and graduated from Tomball High School in 1988. He attended Baylor University, where he directed the Baylor Religious Hour Choir and studied with vocal coach Joyce Farwell. He graduated in 1992 with a degree in music and vocal performance.
Phelps was part of the Gaither Vocal Band from 1997 to 2005 and again from 2009 to 2017. He shared the tenor part with Wes Hampton from 2009 to 2017. In early 2017, he left the group to focus on his solo career. He was replaced by Reggie Smith. Phelps has won twelve Dove Awards (with the Gaither Vocal Band), is a four-time Grammy Award nominee and has had several platinum-selling projects. His recent album Classic has aired on PBS. In 2019, Phelps’ song “Catching Santa” from his 2018 album It Must Be Christmas was featured in an advertisement for Google’s Pixel smartphone.
Phelps has appeared in two stage musical productions. He portrayed the dual role of Adam and Noah in concert versions of Children of Eden. The first was at Cadillac Palace Theatre in 2022 and the second at Lincoln Center’s David Geffen Hall in 2024.
Personal life
David’s wife is Lori Purtle Phelps (also born on October 21, 1969). They have four children: Callie, Maggie Beth, David Grant and Coby. Callie, Maggie and Grant can be seen on the Gaither Homecoming videos Christmas in the Country and A Time for Joy. The whole family is featured on the video, The Best of David Phelps from the Homecoming Series. All four children sing on the Classic video, as well.
ALL based on News / Media Articles in various Publications
Bible Prophecy in the News
BOMBSHELL REPORT: BIDEN GAVE HAMAS OVER 2 BILLION DOLLARS TO KILL ISRAELIS
“Emergency Money” was sent by the United States government under the Biden administration was sent directly to the Hamas terrorists AFTER October 7th. This was all done under the pretext of sending “humanitarian” aid to the “innocent Arabs” caught up in the middle of a war.
This would be akin to the United States having an air drop to Berlin during World War II in order to help the civilian population during World War II while American GI’s battled the German Nazi war machine. It would have been patently absurd. The same goes for Gaza. Of the 2 billion that United States taxpayers transferred through the council of anti-Israel people that were heading up the United States while Joe Biden dawdled along, the vast majority propped up the killing machine called Hamas.
That is why it is so important to delegitimize any attempt to humanize the “innocent” Arabs in Gaza. The entire facade was based on one big lie. All of the Arabs in Gaza who were noncombatants did not need airdrops and money in Gaza for their continued life there. They needed to be displaced, moved, and freed from the shackles of Hamas. The only ones doing that were the IDF soldiers of the State of Israel.
It is true that the United States did indeed transfer enormous amounts of weapons to the State of Israel following October 7th, but that does not justify the concomitant arming of the enemy under the guise of humaintarian support. This is one of many “humanitarian” causes that are well-served by being cut by the Trump administration.
SIGNS OF THE TIMES
26 Killed in Islamist Attack in India; Victims Asked if They Were Muslim Before Execution
Eyewitnesses related that the heavily armed terrorists first targeted male tourists and asked the victims if they were Muslim. If they denied being Muslim, they were executed on the spot.
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SOAP
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Observation: What do you notice about the verses?.
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INTRODUCTION TO YOUR BIBLE
Summary of the Book of Psalms
Author: The brief descriptions that introduce the psalms have David listed as author in
73 instances. David’s personality and identity are clearly stamped on many of these
psalms. While it is clear that David wrote many of the individual psalms, he is definitely
not the author of the entire collection. Two of the psalms (72 and 127) are attributed to
Solomon, David’s son and successor. Psalm 90 is a prayer assigned to Moses. Another group of 12 psalms (50) and (73—83) is ascribed to the family of Asaph. The sons of Korah wrote 11 psalms (42, 44—49, 84—85, 87—88). Psalm 88 is attributed to Heman, while Psalm 89 is assigned to Ethan the Ezrahite. With the exception of Solomon and Moses, all these additional authors were priests or Levites who were responsible for providing music for sanctuary worship during David’s reign. Fifty of the psalms designate no specific person as author, although two of those are designated elsewhere in the Bible as psalms of David. Full article: Who wrote the book of Psalms? Who was the author of Psalms?
Date of Writing: A careful examination of the authorship question, as well as the
subject matter covered by the psalms themselves, reveals that they span a period of
many centuries. The oldest psalm in the collection is probably the prayer of Moses (90),
a reflection on the frailty of man as compared to the eternity of God. The latest psalm is
probably (137), a song of lament clearly written during the days when the Hebrews were being held captive by the Babylonians, from about 586 to 538 B.C.
It is clear that the 150 individual psalms were written by many different people across a
period of a thousand years in Israel’s history. They must have been compiled and put
together in their present form by some unknown editor shortly after the captivity ended
about 537 B.C.
Purpose of Writing: The Book of Psalms has far more “chapters” than any other book
in the Bible, with 150 individual psalms. It is also one of the most diverse, since the
psalms deal with such subjects as God and His creation, war, worship, wisdom, sin and evil, judgment, justice, and the coming of the Messiah.
Key Verses:
Psalm 19:1 “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his
hands.”
Psalm 22:16-19, “Dogs have surrounded me; a band of evil men has encircled me, they have pierced my hands and my feet. I can count all my bones; people stare and gloat over me. They divide my garments among them and cast lots for my clothing.”
Psalm 23:1, “The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.”
Psalm 29:1-2, “Ascribe to the LORD, O mighty ones, ascribe to the LORD glory and
strength. Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; worship the LORD in the splendor of his holiness.”
Psalm 51:10, “Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.”
Psalm 119:1-2, “Blessed are they whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the law of the LORD. Blessed are they who keep his statutes and seek him with all their heart.”
Brief Summary: The Book of Psalms is a collection of prayers, poems, and hymns that
focus the worshiper’s thoughts on God in praise and adoration. Parts of this book were
used as a hymnal in the worship services of ancient Israel. The musical heritage of the
psalms is demonstrated by its title. It comes from a Greek word which means “a song
sung to the accompaniment of a musical instrument.”
Foreshadowings: God’s provision of a Savior for His people is a recurring theme in the
Psalms. Prophetic pictures of the Messiah are seen in numerous psalms. Psalm 2:1-
12 portrays the Messiah’s triumph and kingdom. Psalm 16:8-11 foreshadows His death
and resurrection. Psalm 22 shows us the suffering Savior on the cross and presents
detailed prophecies of the crucifixion, all of which were fulfilled perfectly. The glories of
the Messiah and His bride are on exhibit in Psalm 45:6-7, while Psalms 72:6-17, 89:3-
37, 110:1-7 and 132:12-18 present the glory and universality of His reign.
Practical Application: One of the results of being filled with the Spirit or the word of
Christ is singing. The psalms are the “songbook” of the early church that reflected the
new truth in Christ.
God is the same Lord in all the psalms. But we respond to Him in different ways,
according to the specific circumstances of our lives. What a marvelous God we worship,
the psalmist declares, high and lifted up beyond our human experiences but also close
enough to touch and who walks beside us along life’s way.
We can bring all our feelings to God—no matter how negative or complaining they may
be—and we can rest assured that He will hear and understand. The psalmist teaches us that the most profound prayer of all is a cry for help as we find ourselves overwhelmed by the problems of life.
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Opsomming van die Psalms
Skrywer: Die kort beskrywings wat die psalms inlei, het Dawid in 73 gevalle as outeur
gelys. Dawid se persoonlikheid en identiteit is duidelik op baie van hierdie psalms
gestempel. Alhoewel dit duidelik is dat Dawid baie van die individuele psalms geskryf
het, is hy beslis nie die skrywer van die hele versameling nie. Twee van die psalms (72 en 127) word toegeskryf aan Salomo, Dawid se seun en opvolger. Psalm 90 is ‘n gebed wat aan Moses opgedra is. ‘n Ander groep van 12 psalms (50) en (73—83) word aan die familie van Asaf toegeskryf . Die seuns van Korag het 11 psalms geskryf (42, 44—49, 84—85, 87—88). Psalm 88 word aan Heman toegeskryf, terwyl Psalm 89 aan Etan die Esrahiet toegewys word. Met die uitsondering van Salomo en Moses, was al hierdie bykomende skrywers priesters of Leviete wat verantwoordelik was vir die verskaffing van musiek vir heiligdom aanbidding tydens Dawid se bewind. Vyftig van die psalms wys geen spesifieke persoon as skrywer aan nie, alhoewel twee daarvan elders in die Bybel as psalms van Dawid aangewys word. Volledige artikel: Wie het die boek Psalms geskryf? Wie was die skrywer van Psalms?
Skrywedatum: ‘n Noukeurige ondersoek van die skrywerskapvraagstuk, sowel as die
onderwerp wat deur die psalms self gedek word, toon dat dit oor ‘n tydperk van baie
eeue strek. Die oudste psalm in die versameling is waarskynlik die gebed van Moses
(90), ‘n besinning oor die swakheid van die mens in vergelyking met die ewigheid van
God. Die jongste psalm is waarskynlik (137), ‘n klaaglied wat duidelik geskryf is
gedurende die dae toe die Hebreërs deur die Babiloniërs gevange gehou is, vanaf
ongeveer 586 tot 538 vC.
Dit is duidelik dat die 150 individuele psalms deur baie verskillende mense regoor
geskryf is. ‘n tydperk van duisend jaar in Israel se geskiedenis. Hulle moes in hul huidige
vorm saamgestel en saamgestel gewees het deur een of ander onbekende redakteur
kort nadat die ballingskap omstreeks 537 vC geëindig het.
Doel van die skryf: Die Psalmboek het baie meer “hoofstukke” as enige ander boek in
die Bybel, met 150 individuele psalms. . Dit is ook een van die mees uiteenlopende,
aangesien die psalms oor onderwerpe handel soos God en Sy skepping, oorlog,
aanbidding, wysheid, sonde en boosheid, oordeel, geregtigheid en die koms van die
Messias.
Sleutelverse:
Psalm 19:1 “Die hemele verkondig die heerlikheid van God; die lug verkondig die werk
van sy hande.”
Psalm 22:16-19 , “Honde het my omsingel; ‘n bende bose mense het my omsingel, hulle het my hande en my voete deurboor. Ek kan al my gebeente tel; mense staar en juig oor my. Hulle verdeel my klere onder mekaar. hulle en werp die lot oor my klere.”
Psalm 23:1 , “Die HERE is my herder, ek sal nie gebrek hê nie.”
Psalm 29:1-2 , “Gee aan die HERE, o magtiges, gee aan die HERE eer en sterkte. Gee aan
die HERE die eer van sy Naam; aanbid die HERE in die heerlikheid van sy heiligheid.”
Psalm 51:10 , “Skep vir my ‘n rein hart, o God, en gee opnuut in my binneste ‘n vaste
gees.”
Psalm 119:1-2 , “Geseënd is hulle wie se weë onberispelik is, wat wandel volgens die wet
van die HERE. Geseënd is hulle wat sy insettinge bewaar en Hom met hulle hele hart
soek.”
Kort opsomming: Die Psalmboek is ‘n versameling van gebede, gedigte en gesange
wat die aanbidder se gedagtes op God fokus in lofprysing en aanbidding. Dele van
hierdie boek is as gesangboek in die eredienste van antieke Israel gebruik. Die musikale
erfenis van die psalms word deur die titel daarvan gedemonstreer. Dit kom van ‘n
Griekse woord wat beteken “‘n lied wat gesing word met die begeleiding van ‘n
musiekinstrument.”
Voorafskaduwings: God se voorsiening van ‘n Verlosser vir Sy volk is ‘n herhalende
tema in die Psalms. Profetiese prente van die Messias word in talle psalms gesien. Psalm
2:1-12 beeld die Messias se triomf en koninkryk uit. Psalm 16:8-11 voorspel Sy dood en
opstanding. Psalm 22 wys vir ons die lydende Verlosser aan die kruis en bied
gedetailleerde profesieë van die kruisiging, wat almal perfek vervul is. Die heerlikhede
van die Messias en sy bruid word in Psalm 45:6-7 uitgestal , terwyl Psalms 72:6-17 , 89:3-
37 , 110:1-7 en 132:12-18 die heerlikheid en universaliteit van Sy heerskappy.
Praktiese Toepassing: Een van die resultate van vervul word met die Gees of die woord
van Christus is sang. Die psalms is die “liedboek” van die vroeë kerk wat die nuwe
waarheid in Christus weerspieël het.
God is dieselfde Here in al die psalms. Maar ons reageer op verskillende maniere op
Hom, volgens die spesifieke omstandighede van ons lewe. Wat ‘n wonderlike God
aanbid ons, verklaar die psalmis, hoog en verhewe bo ons menslike ervarings, maar ook naby genoeg om aan te raak en wat langs ons op die lewenspad loop.
Ons kan al ons gevoelens na God toe bring – maak nie saak hoe negatief of klaend dit
mag wees nie – en ons kan verseker wees dat Hy sal hoor en verstaan. Die psalmis leer ons dat die mees diepgaande gebed van almal ‘n hulpkreet is terwyl ons oorweldig
word deur die probleme van die lewe.
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