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Martin Luther was a German theologian and religious reformer who was the catalyst of the 16th-century Protestant Reformation. Through his words and actions, Luther precipitated a movement that reformulated certain basic tenets of Christian belief and resulted in the division of Western Christendom between Roman Catholicism and the new Protestant traditions, mainly Lutheranism, Calvinism, Anglicanism, the Anabaptists, and the anti-Trinitarians. He was an author and sogn…
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David pleaded with the Lord not to punish him in anger and recognized that his suffering was due to his own sin. He described feeling overwhelmed by iniquity, physical pain, and the abandonment of friends. Despite this, he maintained hope in God’s salvation and urgently pleaded for God’s help, acknowledging his need for God’s presence…
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David does not identify his enemies in this psalm, but he does describe their character and destiny. He says they are wicked, workers of evil, deceptive, and unbelieving. They are destined to go down to the pit—a metaphor for death and eternal ruin. David begins this psalm with an urgent plea for the Lord to…
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A proven confidence. 1 The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom should I fear?The Lord is the stronghold of my life—whom should I dread?2 When evildoers came against me to devour my flesh,my foes and my enemies stumbled and fell.3 Though an army deploys against me,my heart will not be afraid;though a war breaks out against me,I will still be confident.…
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Psalm 17 shares several phrases and themes with Psalm 16. A key difference is this psalm’s sense of urgency. David’s prayer here seems more desperate than the pensive words of Psalm 16. This is one of the psalms specifically labeled as a “prayer.” Likely, this was composed when David was being hunted and persecuted by the evil king…
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In this series, David highlights the contrast between those who honor God and those who dishonor Him. He expresses his trust in God, declaring that his goodness comes from Him alone. David finds joy in his relationship with God and confidently proclaims that God will not abandon him. He reflects on the pleasure and security…
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David begins this Psalm praising God for his future deliverance. When you are under attack, you should follow David’s example by praising God for your deliverance. Praise: When You Are Under Attack, Praise God for His Deliverance. David responded to his attackers by praising God for His future deliverance. As our example, David praised God’s…
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This content explores Psalm 7, possibly written by David in a time of danger and false accusations. David appeals to God’s judgment, expressing confidence in his innocence and leaving all judgment to the Lord. The psalm concludes with a depiction of God as a warrior preparing for battle, leading to David’s worship and praise.
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Did He forget about me? Why wasn’t that prayer answered? Is He going to show up to fix “this”? Where are you Lorddddddd! I have a feeling I am not alone in having moments in life of wondering where are you, Lord? In fact, David wrote these words in the Psalms. For I put my…
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