Everyone's Blog Posts - Recovery For Abused Women2024-03-29T12:20:44Zhttps://abusedwoman.ning.com/profiles/blog/feed?xn_auth=noPsalms 40 Explained!!tag:abusedwoman.ning.com,2024-03-29:3596009:BlogPost:934822024-03-29T04:19:36.000ZDr. Dorothy E. Hooks, PsyDhttps://abusedwoman.ning.com/profile/drdehooks
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Chapter…</u></strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Chapter Commentary:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>David experienced danger many times in his life, often as threats from men who marked him out, specifically, for death. In those moments, he prayed to God and was rescued. In some moments, the danger seemed so dire that David saw no way out—like a person trapped in a deep, slimy hole with no escape. Poetically, David describes God saving him from that fate, resulting both in praise and an example from which others can learn</strong> <strong>(<a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/40/Psalm-40-1.html">Psalm 40:1–3</a>)</strong><strong>.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Old Testament books such as Psalms and Proverbs often extol the value of godly wisdom</strong> <strong>(<a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Proverbs/1/Proverbs-1-7.html">Proverbs 1:7</a></strong><strong>; </strong><strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/19/Psalm-19-7.html">Psalm 19:7–10</a>)</strong><strong>. David echoes those themes here, warning against arrogance and lies. He also praises God for the many examples of mercy shown to His people, more than any one person could tell</strong> <strong>(<a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/40/Psalm-40-4.html">Psalm 40:4–5</a>)</strong><strong>.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/40/Psalm-40-6.html">Psalm 40:6–7</a></strong><strong> is cited in the book of Hebrews</strong> <strong>(<a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Hebrews/10/Hebrews-10-5.html">Hebrews 10:5–9</a>)</strong><strong>. In that text, the passage is used to explain how God's ultimate plan for humanity involved the obedient use of a specially prepared body: that of Jesus Christ. Hebrews quotes the Septuagint Greek translation, resulting in slightly different phrasing than the Old Testament Hebrew. David notes that God's primary desire is for obedience, and that the Lord had specifically created him with an ability to hear and obey. In response, David plans to honor God's will as explained in the written Word of God</strong> <strong>(<a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/40/Psalm-40-6.html">Psalm 40:6–8</a>)</strong><strong>. Many of the psalms were written by David—he was not at all afraid to share his praise for God</strong> <strong>(<a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/40/Psalm-40-9.html">Psalm 40:9–10</a>)</strong><strong>.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>After celebrating what God had done, David then turns to what God will do. In part, that includes forgiving David of his sins. Despite all his success, David was not ignorant to his own need for mercy. This prayer also asks God to continue to save him from his enemies. The phrasing here asks that those who mockingly hate David will be devastated by their own shame. Maintaining the attitude of humility, David praises God in advance for His response and celebrates the joy which should come naturally to all believers</strong> <strong>(<a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/40/Psalm-40-11.html">Psalm 40:11–17</a>)</strong><strong>.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Verse Context:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/40/Psalm-40-1.html">Psalm 40:1–10</a></strong> <strong>delivers a steady stream of thanksgiving, as David recounts the Lord's deliverance of him from his enemies. He is grateful for giving him a new lease on life. He commits himself to doing the Lord's will and to telling others about how the Lord delivered him from his enemies. Psalm 37:1–7 emphasizes the fact that the Lord delivers those who wait on Him and commit themselves to His will. <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Hebrews/10/Hebrews-10-5.html">Hebrews 10:5–9</a> quotes the Greek version of <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/40/Psalm-40-6.html">Psalm 40:6–8</a> and applies the passage to Jesus the Messiah.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/40/Psalm-40-11.html">Psalm 40:11–17</a></strong> <strong>follows a passage focused mainly on David's thanksgiving for the Lord's past blessings. This section features his requests to God, based on the Lord's love and faithfulness. He asks the Lord to forgive his sins, rescue him from his enemies, and to fill God's people with praise when they recognize how David has been delivered. Psalm 38 contains similar themes to those of these closing verses of <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/40/Psalms-chapter-40.html">Psalm 40</a>.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Chapter Summary:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>David waited on the Lord for quite some time to be delivered from his foes, and the Lord heard him. This remarkable deliverance would persuade many to trust in the Lord. David insists that no one can compare with the Lord. <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/40/Psalm-40-6.html">Verses 6–8</a> are messianic; <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Hebrews/10/Hebrews-10-5.html">Hebrews 10:5–9</a> applies them to Jesus. David shared this story with his fellow worshipers in the sanctuary. He was confident that the Lord would continue to show him His mercy, His steadfast love, and His faithfulness. David needed the Lord's help because he was conscious of his many sins, and he knew his enemies wanted to kill him. He concludes this psalm by humble acknowledging that the Lord thought about him and was his help and deliverer. He asks the Lord to come quickly to his defense.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Chapter Context:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>In this psalm David offers praise to the Lord for meeting his needs. He may have composed this psalm during one of his exiles in the wilderness or during the infancy of his rule as Israel's king. <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/40/Psalm-40-1.html">Verses 1–5</a> may refer to his exile, and <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/40/Psalm-40-6.html">verses 6–10</a> may depict his dedication as king. <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/40/Psalm-40-11.html">Verses 11–17</a> tell of his prayer for forgiveness and his exaltation over his foes. <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/70/Psalms-chapter-70.html">Psalm 70</a> parallels <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/40/Psalm-40-13.html">Psalm 40:13–17</a>. <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Hebrews/10/Hebrews-10-5.html">Hebrews 10:5–9</a> quotes <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/40/Psalm-40-6.html">Psalm 40:6–8</a>, making the latter passage messianic.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Book Summary:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The book of Psalms is composed of individual songs, hymns, or poems, each of which is a <strong>''Psalm''</strong> in and of itself. These works contain a wide variety of themes. Some Psalms focus on praising and worshipping God. Others cry out in anguish over the pain of life. Still other Psalms look forward to the coming of the Messiah. While some Psalms are related, each has its own historical and biblical context.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">To help you all and myself get a full understanding of the <strong>Book of Psalms</strong>, I am going back to the beginning of Psalms, and including an explanation of each Chapter I have read.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">And just as some of the current explanation of the Psalms having the Scripture links, and some won’t, so will these reposted ones have the same<strong>. Again, this will help you all dig deep into your study of the Book of Psalm. I will redo Psalms 1 to Psalms 43.</strong> <strong>I will post Psalms 40 today, with Psalms 92.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>I think it is a great idea to go back and study Psalms 1 to Psalms 43 with the explanation. Because the ones with the explanation will give you a detailed explanation of each Psalm.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I want to show that the people in the days of Psalms, also had questions for God and they expressed them – they poured out their hearts to God. God knows how we feel in our hearts when we are hard pressed down by the things of life – <strong>GOD LOVES US NO MATTER WHAT</strong> <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Romans/8/Romans-chapter-8.html"><strong>(Romans 8)</strong></a>!!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">And God wants us to come to <strong>HIM</strong> and <strong>CAST ALL</strong> those <strong>CARES</strong>, things upon Him, just like the people in the Psalms. <strong>GOD CARES FOR US</strong> <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/1-Peter/5/1-Peter-5-7.html"><strong>(1 Peter 5:7)</strong></a>!!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">As we see from the Psalms, <strong>NO MATTER WHAT</strong> David faced, he <strong>PRAISED, THANKED, AND WORSHIPPED GOD</strong>!! <strong>NOT</strong> that he was glad he was going through, but he <strong>TRUSTED</strong> that <strong>GOD WOULD</strong> rescue him, and bring him through <strong>WHATEVER</strong> he faced; David remembered that <strong>GOD</strong> had brought him through every time in the past!! Therefore, let us each day, as we read these Psalms, do as David did, <strong>PRAISE, THANK, AND WORSHIP GOD</strong> for <strong>HIS GOODNESS</strong> to us!!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">There is <strong>ALWAYS</strong> something we can look back at, and see how <strong>GOD</strong>, our <strong>ABBA</strong>, has brought us out of!! And we can look at our present lives, and see <strong>GOD</strong> bringing us out of something every day!!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>GOD IS A GOOD. GOOD, GOOD FATHER to us; HE takes GREAT care of us!!</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Questions:</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>1. In today’s Psalm, do you see what David is praising God for, being thankful to God for, or worshiping God for?</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>2. Today, what are YOU praising God for, thankful to God for, or worshipping God for?</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Just as before, I pray the explanation of each Chapter of the Book of Psalms, is a <strong>BLESSING</strong> to you all as you all dive deeper into the Word of God this year!!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">And don’t forget to pray as you study this material, asking Holy Spirit to give you all the revelational knowledge <strong>YOU</strong> <strong>NEED</strong>, to transform your life from the inside out!! I pray this year will be your <strong>BEST</strong> year ever!! Stay walking hand in hand with our loving Heavenly Father, our <strong>ABBA</strong>, <strong>ALWAYS</strong> acknowledging Holy Spirit to lead and guide you in the way you should go daily, not going your own way, and be a disciple of Jesus, not a fan, then you won’t go wrong!!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">God’s <strong>BLESSINGS</strong> to you all and your families!!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">In Christ,</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Rev. Dr. Dorothy E. Hooks</span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"></p>Psalms 92 Explained!!tag:abusedwoman.ning.com,2024-03-29:3596009:BlogPost:936772024-03-29T04:00:00.000ZDr. Dorothy E. Hooks, PsyDhttps://abusedwoman.ning.com/profile/drdehooks
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Reference & Commentary for Psalms…</strong></span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Reference & Commentary for Psalms 92:</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="https://enduringword.com/bible-commentary/psalm-92/"><strong>Enduring Word Commentary</strong></a></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Psalms 92 Title: “</strong><strong>THE GOODNESS OF GIVING THANKS TO THE LORD</strong><strong>”</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Book Summary:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The book of Psalms is composed of individual songs, hymns, or poems, each of which is a <strong>''Psalm''</strong> in and of itself. These works contain a wide variety of themes. Some Psalms focus on praising and worshipping God. Others cry out in anguish over the pain of life. Still other Psalms look forward to the coming of the Messiah. While some Psalms are related, each has its own historical and biblical context.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">To help you all and myself get a full understanding of the <strong>Book of Psalms</strong>, I am going back to the beginning of Psalms, and including an explanation of each Chapter I have read.</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">And just as some of the current explanation of the Psalms having the Scripture links, and some won’t, so will these reposted ones have the same<strong>. Again, this will help you all dig deep into your study of the Book of Psalm. I will redo Psalms 1 to Psalms 43.</strong> <strong>I will post Psalms 40 today, with Psalms 92.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>I think it is a great idea to go back and study Psalms 1 to Psalms 43 with the explanation. Because the ones with the explanation will give you a detailed explanation of each Psalm.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I want to show that the people in the days of Psalms, also had questions for God and they expressed them – they poured out their hearts to God. God knows how we feel in our hearts when we are hard pressed down by the things of life – <strong>GOD LOVES US NO MATTER WHAT</strong> <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Romans/8/Romans-chapter-8.html"><strong>(Romans 8)</strong></a>!! And God wants us to come to <strong>HIM</strong> and <strong>CAST ALL</strong> those <strong>CARES</strong>, things upon Him, just like the people in the Psalms. <strong>GOD CARES FOR US</strong> <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/1-Peter/5/1-Peter-5-7.html"><strong>(1 Peter 5:7)</strong></a>!!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">As we see from the Psalms, <strong>NO MATTER WHAT</strong> David faced, he <strong>PRAISED, THANKED, AND WORSHIPPED GOD</strong>!! <strong>NOT</strong> that he was glad he was going through, but he <strong>TRUSTED</strong> that <strong>GOD WOULD</strong> rescue him, and bring him through <strong>WHATEVER</strong> he faced; David remembered that <strong>GOD</strong> had brought him through every time in the past!! Therefore, let us each day, as we read these Psalms, do as David did, <strong>PRAISE, THANK, AND WORSHIP GOD</strong> for <strong>HIS GOODNESS</strong> to us!!</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">There is <strong>ALWAYS</strong> something we can look back at, and see how <strong>GOD</strong>, our <strong>ABBA</strong>, has brought us out of!! And we can look at our present lives, and see <strong>GOD</strong> bringing us out of something every day!!</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>GOD IS A GOOD. GOOD, GOOD FATHER to us; HE takes GREAT care of us!!</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Questions:</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>1. In today’s Psalm, do you see what David is praising God for, being thankful to God for, or worshiping God for?</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>2. Today, what are YOU praising God for, thankful to God for, or worshipping God for?</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Just as before, I pray the explanation of each Chapter of the Book of Psalms, is a <strong>BLESSING</strong> to you all as you all dive deeper into the Word of God this year!!</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">And don’t forget to pray as you study this material, asking Holy Spirit to give you all the revelational knowledge <strong>YOU</strong> <strong>NEED</strong>, to transform your life from the inside out!! I pray this year will be your <strong>BEST</strong> year ever!! Stay walking hand in hand with our loving Heavenly Father, our <strong>ABBA</strong>, <strong>ALWAYS</strong> acknowledging Holy Spirit to lead and guide you in the way you should go daily, not going your own way, and be a disciple of Jesus, not a fan, then you won’t go wrong!!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">God's <strong>BLESSINGS</strong> to you all and your families!!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">In Christ,</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Rev. Dr. Dorothy E. Hooks, PsyD</span></p>Psalms 39 Explained!!tag:abusedwoman.ning.com,2024-03-28:3596009:BlogPost:935642024-03-28T04:00:00.000ZDr. Dorothy E. Hooks, PsyDhttps://abusedwoman.ning.com/profile/drdehooks
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Chapter…</u></strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Chapter Commentary:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>This psalm features themes related to those seen in </strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/38/Psalms-chapter-38.html"><strong>Psalm 38</strong></a><strong>. Both mention David's repentance of sin and the consequences brought by God's discipline. The Bible assigns no incident to this passage, but it may be tied to David's sin with Bathsheba</strong> <strong>(</strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/2-Samuel/12/2-Samuel-12-7.html"><strong>2 Samuel 12:7–9</strong></a><strong>)</strong><strong>.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>David begins with a resolution to avoid speaking in the presence of certain evil people. These might have been critics, slanderers, or other enemies. His motive might have been to avoid giving them any further cause for attack. Or David might have worried his anger would cause him to speak inappropriately about the Lord. In either case, his frustration grows. Rather than holding back his feelings, David goes to God in prayer. He asks for a renewed appreciation for his own limitations. His life, and his troubles, are tiny from God's perspective. This attitude helps David place his trust in the Lord, not other people</strong> <strong>(</strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/39/Psalm-39-1.html"><strong>Psalm 39:1–7</strong></a><strong>)</strong><strong>.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Next, as in parts of</strong> <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/38/Psalms-chapter-38.html"><strong>Psalm 38</strong></a><strong>, David expresses remorse for his personal sin</strong> <strong>(</strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/38/Psalm-38-8.html"><strong>Psalm 38:8</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/38/Psalm-38-18.html"><strong>18</strong></a><strong>)</strong><strong>. Perhaps the critics he mentioned earlier were provoked by his mistake. Instead of complaining, David seems to take this in stride, recognizing God as the one ultimately responsible for rebuking sin and wrongdoing. He asks to be forgiven and rescued from his stressful situation. David properly notes that he is only passing through this world, with an ultimate destination of eternity. He pleads to be removed from under God's judgment and restored to a condition of joy</strong> <strong>(</strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/39/Psalm-39-8.html"><strong>Psalm 39:8–13</strong></a><strong>)</strong><strong>.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Verse Context:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/39/Psalm-39-1.html">Psalm 39:1–7</a></strong> <strong>begins with David determining to remain silent so his words will not reflect poorly on God. And yet, struggling not to respond to wicked people created frustration. To ease this, David asks God for a reminder of man's limited lifespan and power. Life is incredibly short. All human effort is nothing compared to the power of God. Those who scrabble for earthly things do so pointlessly. Rather than hoping or despairing because of other people, David places his trust in the Lord. James 4:13–16 parallels David's thoughts about the brevity of life.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/39/Psalm-39-8.html">Psalm 39:8–13</a></strong> <strong>closes as David repents of sin. After expressing his need for humility and perspective, David suggests that some of his current struggles are the result of his own sin. This suggests that God is disciplining David through these experiences. As observed in the first part of the psalm, life is brief. David does not want to spend what little time he has under the Lord's chastening hand. He wants to spend his days at peace with the Lord and with joy in his soul.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Chapter Summary:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>David chooses not to speak in the presence of certain evil people. This might have been to avoid slander, or to not speak unfairly about God. In frustration, David calls on God to adjust his perspective. He asks to be reminded of life's brevity; the Lord's infinite perspective makes our troubles seem small. David acknowledges his sin and that God has disciplined him. Even so, he places all his hope in the Lord.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Chapter Context:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>This psalm is related to </strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/38/Psalms-chapter-38.html"><strong>Psalm 38</strong></a><strong>. Both focus on David's response to sin and the hardships which life brings. Rather than speaking out against wicked people, David asks God to remind him of the brevity of life. </strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Job/7/Job-7-16.html"><strong>Job 7:16–17</strong></a><strong> parallels the themes found in this psalm. Likewise does </strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/90/Psalms-chapter-90.html"><strong>Psalm 90</strong></a><strong>. No specific incident is tied to this writing, but it may have been inspired by David's sin with Bathsheba (</strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/2-Samuel/12/2-Samuel-12-7.html"><strong>2 Samuel 12:7–9</strong></a><strong>)</strong><strong>.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Book Summary:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The book of Psalms is composed of individual songs, hymns, or poems, each of which is a <strong>''Psalm''</strong> in and of itself. These works contain a wide variety of themes. Some Psalms focus on praising and worshipping God. Others cry out in anguish over the pain of life. Still other Psalms look forward to the coming of the Messiah. While some Psalms are related, each has its own historical and biblical context.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">To help you all and myself get a full understanding of the <strong>Book of Psalms</strong>, I am going back to the beginning of Psalms, and including an explanation of each Chapter I have read.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">And just as some of the current explanation of the Psalms having the Scripture links, and some won’t, so will these reposted ones have the same<strong>. Again, this will help you all dig deep into your study of the Book of Psalm. I will redo Psalms 1 to Psalms 43.</strong> <strong>I will post Psalms 39 today, with Psalms 91.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>I think it is a great idea to go back and study Psalms 1 to Psalms 43 with the explanation. Because the ones with the explanation will give you a detailed explanation of each Psalm.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I want to show that the people in the days of Psalms, also had questions for God and they expressed them – they poured out their hearts to God. God knows how we feel in our hearts when we are hard pressed down by the things of life – <strong>GOD LOVES US NO MATTER WHAT</strong> <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Romans/8/Romans-chapter-8.html"><strong>(Romans 8)</strong></a>!! And God wants us to come to <strong>HIM</strong> and <strong>CAST ALL</strong> those <strong>CARES</strong>, things upon Him, just like the people in the Psalms. <strong>GOD CARES FOR US</strong> <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/1-Peter/5/1-Peter-5-7.html"><strong>(1 Peter 5:7)</strong></a>!!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">As we see from the Psalms, <strong>NO MATTER WHAT</strong> David faced, he <strong>PRAISED, THANKED, AND WORSHIPPED GOD</strong>!! <strong>NOT</strong> that he was glad he was going through, but he <strong>TRUSTED</strong> that <strong>GOD WOULD</strong> rescue him, and bring him through <strong>WHATEVER</strong> he faced; David remembered that <strong>GOD</strong> had brought him through every time in the past!! Therefore, let us each day, as we read these Psalms, do as David did, <strong>PRAISE, THANK, AND WORSHIP GOD</strong> for <strong>HIS GOODNESS</strong> to us!!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">There is <strong>ALWAYS</strong> something we can look back at, and see how <strong>GOD</strong>, our <strong>ABBA</strong>, has brought us out of!! And we can look at our present lives, and see <strong>GOD</strong> bringing us out of something every day!!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>GOD IS A GOOD. GOOD, GOOD FATHER to us; HE takes GREAT care of us!!</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Questions:</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>1. In today’s Psalm, do you see what David is praising God for, being thankful to God for, or worshiping God for?</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>2. Today, what are YOU praising God for, thankful to God for, or worshipping God for?</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Just as before, I pray the explanation of each Chapter of the Book of Psalms, is a <strong>BLESSING</strong> to you all as you all dive deeper into the Word of God this year!!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">And don’t forget to pray as you study this material, asking Holy Spirit to give you all the revelational knowledge <strong>YOU</strong> <strong>NEED</strong>, to transform your life from the inside out!! I pray this year will be your <strong>BEST</strong> year ever!! Stay walking hand in hand with our loving Heavenly Father, our <strong>ABBA</strong>, <strong>ALWAYS</strong> acknowledging Holy Spirit to lead and guide you in the way you should go daily, not going your own way, and be a disciple of Jesus, not a fan, then you won’t go wrong!!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">God’s <strong>BLESSINGS</strong> to you all and your families!!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">In Christ,</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Rev. Dr. Dorothy E. Hooks</span></p>Psalms 91 Explained!!tag:abusedwoman.ning.com,2024-03-28:3596009:BlogPost:934762024-03-28T04:00:00.000ZDr. Dorothy E. Hooks, PsyDhttps://abusedwoman.ning.com/profile/drdehooks
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Reference & Commentary for Psalms 91:</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="https://enduringword.com/bible-commentary/psalm-91/"><strong>Enduring Word Commentary</strong></a></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Psalms 91 Title: “THE PRAYER OF MOSES IN THE WILDERNESS”</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Book Summary:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The book of Psalms is composed of individual songs, hymns, or poems, each of which is a <strong>''Psalm''</strong> in and of itself. These works contain a wide variety of themes. Some Psalms focus on praising and worshipping God. Others cry out in anguish over the pain of life. Still other Psalms look forward to the coming of the Messiah. While some Psalms are related, each has its own historical and biblical context.</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">To help you all and myself get a full understanding of the <strong>Book of Psalms</strong>, I am going back to the beginning of Psalms, and including an explanation of each Chapter I have read.</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">And just as some of the current explanation of the Psalms having the Scripture links, and some won’t, so will these reposted ones have the same<strong>. Again, this will help you all dig deep into your study of the Book of Psalm. I will redo Psalms 1 to Psalms 43.</strong> <strong>I will post Psalms 39 today, with Psalms 91.</strong></span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>I think it is a great idea to go back and study Psalms 1 to Psalms 43 with the explanation. Because the ones with the explanation will give you a detailed explanation of each Psalm.</strong></span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I want to show that the people in the days of Psalms, also had questions for God and they expressed them – they poured out their hearts to God. God knows how we feel in our hearts when we are hard pressed down by the things of life – <strong>GOD LOVES US NO MATTER WHAT</strong> <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Romans/8/Romans-chapter-8.html"><strong>(Romans 8)</strong></a>!! And God wants us to come to <strong>HIM</strong> and <strong>CAST ALL</strong> those <strong>CARES</strong>, things upon Him, just like the people in the Psalms. <strong>GOD CARES FOR US</strong> <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/1-Peter/5/1-Peter-5-7.html"><strong>(1 Peter 5:7)</strong></a>!!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">As we see from the Psalms, <strong>NO MATTER WHAT</strong> David faced, he <strong>PRAISED, THANKED, AND WORSHIPPED GOD</strong>!! <strong>NOT</strong> that he was glad he was going through, but he <strong>TRUSTED</strong> that <strong>GOD WOULD</strong> rescue him, and bring him through <strong>WHATEVER</strong> he faced; David remembered that <strong>GOD</strong> had brought him through every time in the past!! Therefore, let us each day, as we read these Psalms, do as David did, <strong>PRAISE, THANK, AND WORSHIP GOD</strong> for <strong>HIS GOODNESS</strong> to us!!</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">There is <strong>ALWAYS</strong> something we can look back at, and see how <strong>GOD</strong>, our <strong>ABBA</strong>, has brought us out of!! And we can look at our present lives, and see <strong>GOD</strong> bringing us out of something every day!!</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>GOD IS A GOOD. GOOD, GOOD FATHER to us; HE takes GREAT care of us!!</strong></span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Questions:</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>1. In today’s Psalm, do you see what David is praising God for, being thankful to God for, or worshiping God for?</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>2. Today, what are YOU praising God for, thankful to God for, or worshipping God for?</strong></span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Just as before, I pray the explanation of each Chapter of the Book of Psalms, is a <strong>BLESSING</strong> to you all as you all dive deeper into the Word of God this year!!</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">And don’t forget to pray as you study this material, asking Holy Spirit to give you all the revelational knowledge <strong>YOU</strong> <strong>NEED</strong>, to transform your life from the inside out!! I pray this year will be your <strong>BEST</strong> year ever!! Stay walking hand in hand with our loving Heavenly Father, our <strong>ABBA</strong>, <strong>ALWAYS</strong> acknowledging Holy Spirit to lead and guide you in the way you should go daily, not going your own way, and be a disciple of Jesus, not a fan, then you won’t go wrong!!</span></p>
<p></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">God's <strong>BLESSINGS</strong> to you all and your families!!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">In Christ,</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Rev. Dr. Dorothy E. Hooks, PsyD</span></p>Psalms 38 Explained!!tag:abusedwoman.ning.com,2024-03-27:3596009:BlogPost:936702024-03-27T04:00:00.000ZDr. Dorothy E. Hooks, PsyDhttps://abusedwoman.ning.com/profile/drdehooks
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Chapter…</u></strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Chapter Commentary:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/38/Psalms-chapter-38.html">Psalm 38</a></strong> <strong>contains references like those found in</strong> <strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/32/Psalms-chapter-32.html">Psalm 32</a></strong><strong>: depicting the effects of sin and the pain a believer feels under God's conviction. It's possible this passage was composed in response to David's sin with Bathsheba. He lured her into adultery, impregnated her, then attempted to cover the crime by arranging for her husband to die in battle</strong> <strong>(<a href="https://www.bibleref.com/2-Samuel/12/2-Samuel-12-7.html">2 Samuel 12:7–9</a>)</strong><strong>.</strong> <strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/51/Psalms-chapter-51.html">Psalm 51</a></strong> <strong>expresses David's intense remorse for this episode. Here, he described the anguish he feels due to God's corrective rebuke.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>This psalm begins with an appeal for God's forgiveness, and a reference to the Lord's rebuke. The first metaphor speaks of David being pierced by arrows. This is symbolic, and it suggests the other complaints areas well. The theme of the psalm is David's intense misery; he feels this because of his sin, for which God's hand is moving against him. David uses imagery of illness, weakened bones, overwhelming burdens, rotting flesh, crippling ailments, mourning, fever, and loss of strength. These symptoms are attributed to the anguish in David's heart</strong> <strong>(<a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/38/Psalm-38-1.html">Psalm 38:1–8</a>)</strong><strong>.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Despite his misery, David knows he has not been abandoned by God. He is experiencing the correction which comes through guilt and shame of sin</strong> <strong>(<a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Hebrews/12/Hebrews-12-5.html">Hebrews 12:5–11</a>)</strong><strong>; this causes his heart to hammer in his chest and his vision to blur. Friends have turned their backs on David, possibly due to his sin, or to his sudden collapse, or both. His enemies would relish the opportunity to take advantage of a scandal. David is all but deaf and mute, making no answer to those who criticize him. This might be because his suffering has rendered him incapable</strong> <strong>(<a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/38/Psalm-38-9.html">Psalm 38:9–14</a>)</strong><strong>.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>The other possibility is that David chooses not to answer, out of humility and acceptance of God's will. He is fully aware of his sin. He recognizes that God alone can bring him out of this situation. David makes no demands, but humbly appeals to the Lord. As part of this, he openly confesses his sin and declares his repentance. He ends the psalm with another plea for God's mercy; even in this, he expresses faithful hope that God is his salvation</strong> <strong>(<a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/38/Psalm-38-15.html">Psalm 38:15–22</a>)</strong><strong>.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Verse Context:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/38/Psalm-38-1.html">Psalm 38:1–8</a></strong> <strong>resembles <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/32/Psalm-32-3.html">Psalm 32:3–4</a>. In both passages, David describes pain he experiences because of his sin. He recognizes here that his physical suffering has come because of his immoral action. He sees the pain as part of the Lord's disciplining of him. In the moment, his situation seems too much to bear, making him miserable. It's possible <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/38/Psalms-chapter-38.html">Psalm 38</a> was written in response to David's sin with Bathsheba <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/2-Samuel/12/2-Samuel-12-7.html">(2 Samuel 12:7–9)</a>.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/38/Psalm-38-9.html">Psalm 38:9–14</a></strong> <strong>shows David's sincere humility. He addresses God as "Adonai," meaning "Lord" or "Master." He acknowledges that God knows all about his suffering, then continues to explain his misery. Guilt and conviction have caused him personal anguish. His sin created isolation from friends and relatives. It has given room for his enemies to attack him. In the face of this pressure, David feels entirely helpless.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/38/Psalm-38-15.html">Psalm 38:15–22</a></strong> <strong>concludes David's plea just as it began: with a prayer. Having described his suffering, he prays now for forgiveness and for the Lord to silence his enemies. He asks God not to forsake him but to help him. His final words reveal his dependence on the Lord for deliverance. He addresses the Lord as "my salvation."</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Chapter Summary:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>David cries out to God in repentance for his sin. He feels the weight of shame and conviction, as if being pierced by arrows, ravaged by disease, crushed, and blinded. His friends have abandoned him; his enemies plot his demise. All of these have been brought about because of his "iniquity." Throughout this misery, David does not abandon hope. Instead, he confidently calls on the Lord to forgive and rescue him.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Chapter Context:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/38/Psalms-chapter-38.html">Psalm 38</a></strong><strong> and <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/32/Psalms-chapter-32.html">Psalm 32</a> are similar. They both express David's deep sense of guilt, his contrition, and his confession. Both psalms refer to the ill effect David's sins exerted on his physical condition. <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/38/Psalms-chapter-38.html">Psalm 38</a>'s descriptions seem mostly symbolic, but his anguish is very literal. Likely, the sins in question were adultery with Bathsheba and the arranged murder of her husband (<a href="https://www.bibleref.com/2-Samuel/12/2-Samuel-12-7.html">2 Samuel 12:7–9</a>). If so, these themes connect directly to <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/51/Psalms-chapter-51.html">Psalm 51</a>. David asks God to forgive him and heal him.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Book Summary:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The book of Psalms is composed of individual songs, hymns, or poems, each of which is a <strong>''Psalm''</strong> in and of itself. These works contain a wide variety of themes. Some Psalms focus on praising and worshipping God. Others cry out in anguish over the pain of life. Still other Psalms look forward to the coming of the Messiah. While some Psalms are related, each has its own historical and biblical context.</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">To help you all and myself get a full understanding of the <strong>Book of Psalms</strong>, I am going back to the beginning of Psalms, and including an explanation of each Chapter I have read.</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">And just as some of the current explanation of the Psalms having the Scripture links, and some won’t, so will these reposted ones have the same<strong>. Again, this will help you all dig deep into your study of the Book of Psalm. I will redo Psalms 1 to Psalms 43.</strong> <strong>I will post Psalms 38 today, with Psalms 90.</strong></span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>I think it is a great idea to go back and study Psalms 1 to Psalms 43 with the explanation. Because the ones with the explanation will give you a detailed explanation of each Psalm.</strong></span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I want to show that the people in the days of Psalms, also had questions for God and they expressed them – they poured out their hearts to God. God knows how we feel in our hearts when we are hard pressed down by the things of life – <strong>GOD LOVES US NO MATTER WHAT</strong> <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Romans/8/Romans-chapter-8.html"><strong>(Romans 8)</strong></a>!! And God wants us to come to <strong>HIM</strong> and <strong>CAST ALL</strong> those <strong>CARES</strong>, things upon Him, just like the people in the Psalms. <strong>GOD CARES FOR US</strong> <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/1-Peter/5/1-Peter-5-7.html"><strong>(1 Peter 5:7)</strong></a>!!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">As we see from the Psalms, <strong>NO MATTER WHAT </strong>David faced, he <strong>PRAISED, THANKED, AND WORSHIPPED GOD</strong>!! <strong>NOT</strong> that he was glad he was going through, but he <strong>TRUSTED</strong> that <strong>GOD WOULD</strong> rescue him, and bring him through <strong>WHATEVER</strong> he faced; David remembered that <strong>GOD</strong> had brought him through every time in the past!! Therefore, let us each day, as we read these Psalms, do as David did, <strong>PRAISE, THANK, AND WORSHIP GOD </strong>for <strong>HIS GOODNESS</strong> to us!! </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">There is <strong>ALWAYS</strong> something we can look back at, and see how <strong>GOD</strong>, our <strong>ABBA</strong>, has brought us out of!! And we can look at our present lives, and see <strong>GOD</strong> bringing us out of something every day!!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>GOD IS A GOOD. GOOD, GOOD FATHER to us; HE takes GREAT care of us!!</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Questions:</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>1. In today’s Psalm, do you see what David is praising God for, being thankful to God for, or worshiping God for?</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>2. Today, what are YOU praising God for, thankful to God for, or worshipping God for?</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Just as before, I pray the explanation of each Chapter of the Book of Psalms, is a <strong>BLESSING</strong> to you all as you all dive deeper into the Word of God this year!!</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">And don’t forget to pray as you study this material, asking Holy Spirit to give you all the revelational knowledge <strong>YOU</strong> <strong>NEED</strong>, to transform your life from the inside out!! I pray this year will be your <strong>BEST</strong> year ever!! Stay walking hand in hand with our loving Heavenly Father, our <strong>ABBA</strong>, <strong>ALWAYS</strong> acknowledging Holy Spirit to lead and guide you in the way you should go daily, not going your own way, and be a disciple of Jesus, not a fan, then you won’t go wrong!!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">God’s <strong>BLESSINGS</strong> to you all and your families!!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">In Christ,</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Rev. Dr. Dorothy E. Hooks</span></p>Psalms 90 Explained!!tag:abusedwoman.ning.com,2024-03-27:3596009:BlogPost:934722024-03-27T04:00:00.000ZDr. Dorothy E. Hooks, PsyDhttps://abusedwoman.ning.com/profile/drdehooks
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Reference & Commentary for Psalms 90:</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="https://enduringword.com/bible-commentary/psalm-90/"><strong>Enduring Word Commentary</strong></a></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Psalms 90 Title: “</strong><strong>THE PRAYER OF MOSES IN THE WILDERNESS</strong><strong>”</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Book Summary:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The book of Psalms is composed of individual songs, hymns, or poems, each of which is a <strong>''Psalm''</strong> in and of itself. These works contain a wide variety of themes. Some Psalms focus on praising and worshipping God. Others cry out in anguish over the pain of life. Still other Psalms look forward to the coming of the Messiah. While some Psalms are related, each has its own historical and biblical context.</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">To help you all and myself get a full understanding of the <strong>Book of Psalms</strong>, I am going back to the beginning of Psalms, and including an explanation of each Chapter I have read.</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">And just as some of the current explanation of the Psalms having the Scripture links, and some won’t, so will these reposted ones have the same<strong>. Again, this will help you all dig deep into your study of the Book of Psalm. I will redo Psalms 1 to Psalms 43.</strong> <strong>I will post Psalms 38 today, with Psalms 90.</strong></span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>I think it is a great idea to go back and study Psalms 1 to Psalms 43 with the explanation. Because the ones with the explanation will give you a detailed explanation of each Psalm.</strong></span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I want to show that the people in the days of Psalms, also had questions for God and they expressed them – they poured out their hearts to God. God knows how we feel in our hearts when we are hard pressed down by the things of life – <strong>GOD LOVES US NO MATTER WHAT</strong> <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Romans/8/Romans-chapter-8.html"><strong>(Romans 8)</strong></a>!! And God wants us to come to <strong>HIM</strong> and <strong>CAST ALL</strong> those <strong>CARES</strong>, things upon Him, just like the people in the Psalms. <strong>GOD CARES FOR US</strong> <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/1-Peter/5/1-Peter-5-7.html"><strong>(1 Peter 5:7)</strong></a>!!</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">As we see from the Psalms, <strong>NO MATTER WHAT</strong> David faced, he <strong>PRAISED, THANKED, AND WORSHIPPED GOD</strong>!! <strong>NOT</strong> that he was glad he was going through, but he <strong>TRUSTED</strong> that <strong>GOD WOULD</strong> rescue him, and bring him through <strong>WHATEVER</strong> he faced; David remembered that <strong>GOD</strong> had brought him through every time in the past!! Therefore, let us each day, as we read these Psalms, do as David did, <strong>PRAISE, THANK, AND WORSHIP GOD</strong> for <strong>HIS GOODNESS</strong> to us!!</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">There is <strong>ALWAYS</strong> something we can look back at, and see how <strong>GOD</strong>, our <strong>ABBA</strong>, has brought us out of!! And we can look at our present lives, and see <strong>GOD</strong> bringing us out of something every day!!</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>GOD IS A GOOD. GOOD, GOOD FATHER to us; HE takes GREAT care of us!!</strong></span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Questions:</strong></span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>1. In today’s Psalm, do you see what David is praising God for, being thankful to God for, or worshiping God for?</strong></span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>2. Today, what are YOU praising God for, thankful to God for, or worshipping God for?</strong></span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Just as before, I pray the explanation of each Chapter of the Book of Psalms, is a <strong>BLESSING</strong> to you all as you all dive deeper into the Word of God this year!!</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">And don’t forget to pray as you study this material, asking Holy Spirit to give you all the revelational knowledge <strong>YOU</strong> <strong>NEED</strong>, to transform your life from the inside out!! I pray this year will be your <strong>BEST</strong> year ever!! Stay walking hand in hand with our loving Heavenly Father, our <strong>ABBA</strong>, <strong>ALWAYS</strong> acknowledging Holy Spirit to lead and guide you in the way you should go daily, not going your own way, and be a disciple of Jesus, not a fan, then you won’t go wrong!!</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12403800264?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Click Here for PDF Version of “Psalms 90 Explained!!”</a></strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">God’s <strong>BLESSINGS</strong> to you all and your families!!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">In Christ,</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Rev. Dr. Dorothy E. Hooks</span></p>Psalms 37 Explained!!tag:abusedwoman.ning.com,2024-03-26:3596009:BlogPost:936662024-03-26T04:00:00.000ZDr. Dorothy E. Hooks, PsyDhttps://abusedwoman.ning.com/profile/drdehooks
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Chapter…</u></strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Chapter Commentary:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>In the beginning of this psalm David tells his audience not to "fret," which is translated from a Hebrew word referring to burning or heat. In contrast to anxiety, or rage, believers should trust in the Lord, delight themselves in the Lord, commit their way to the Lord, and wait patiently for the Lord. He explains that the prosperity of the wicked lasts only a short time, whereas the Lord's blessing of the righteous lasts forever</strong> <strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/37/Psalm-37-1.html">(Psalm 37:1–11)</a></strong><strong>.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>David points out that God is fully aware of the situations faced by the righteous. He is also aware of the seemingly unfair prosperity of the wicked. He knows the wicked abuse the poor and needy and violently oppose the righteous. He assures his readers that God always takes care of His people and protects them. His blessing extends not only to the righteous but also to their descendants. David says the righteous person has God's Word in his heart, and therefore he does not stumble through life. The Lord is always near the righteous person and will give him the Promised Land for an inheritance</strong> <strong>(<a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/37/Psalm-37-12.html">Psalm 37:12–34</a>)</strong><strong>.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>From the world's perspective, evil people might seem like a tree with wide-spreading branches. Something so large, and so deeply rooted, can be intimidating. However, as David notes, that is merely an illusion compared to the power of God. In his own life, David saw the fate of the rich</strong> <strong>(<a href="https://www.bibleref.com/1-Samuel/25/1-Samuel-25-39.html">1 Samuel 25:39</a>)</strong><strong>, the strong</strong> <strong>(<a href="https://www.bibleref.com/1-Samuel/17/1-Samuel-17-48.html">1 Samuel 17:48–51</a>)</strong><strong>, and those in authority</strong> <strong>(<a href="https://www.bibleref.com/1-Samuel/23/1-Samuel-23-14.html">1 Samuel 23:14</a>)</strong> <strong>who rejected God and godly wisdom. When the once-powerful tree is destroyed, eventually all traces are gone. God promises a future for the righteous, but He will destroy the wicked. David concludes </strong><strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/37/Psalms-chapter-37.html">Psalm 37</a></strong> <strong>by describing the Lord as the believers' salvation and refuge in times of trouble. He delivers them from the wicked</strong> <strong>(<a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/37/Psalm-37-35.html">Psalm 37:35–40</a>)</strong><strong>.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Verse Context:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/37/Psalm-37-1.html">Psalm 37:1–11</a></strong> <strong>encourages David's audience to maintain a proper relationship with God by refusing to wallow in anxiety over their circumstances. Instead, they ought to trust in the Lord, find their joy in the Lord, and commit their future to the Lord. The tone of this passage resembles Proverbs chapter two, which explains the benefits of following godly wisdom. Matthew 5:5 holds a promise that parallels <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/37/Psalm-37-9.html">verses 9</a> and <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/37/Psalm-37-11.html">11</a> of this psalm.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/37/Psalm-37-12.html">Psalm 37:12–20</a></strong> <strong>continues David's discussion of the differences between the wicked and the righteous. Although the wicked seem to prosper and violently oppose the righteous, the righteous can trust the Lord to care for them. For those who honor God, whatever little they have is better than the abundance of wicked people. Believers have the Lord and will inherit good, eternal things. The wicked have nothing to look forward to in eternity other than condemnation.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/37/Psalm-37-21.html">Psalm 37:21–31</a></strong> <strong>points out the blessings of the righteous. David describes not only their blessings but also their character and conduct. The Lord blesses the righteous with the promise of an inheritance, personal guidance, protection, provision, a good posterity, and His presence.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/37/Psalm-37-32.html">Psalm 37:32–40</a></strong> <strong>describes the actions of the wicked and the judgment they face at the hands of the Lord. It also relates what the righteous person ought to do and what the Lord will do for him. The wicked have a dreadful future, whereas the future of the righteous is one of exaltation, peace, and deliverance.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Chapter Summary:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>In this psalm, David contrasts the way God protects and saves His people, contrasted with the ruin which awaits the wicked. Much of this seems to be based on David's own experiences</strong> <strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/37/Psalm-37-25.html">(Psalm 37:25</a></strong><strong>,</strong> <strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/37/Psalm-37-35.html">35</a>)</strong><strong>. As with many other passages in Psalms and Proverbs, this passage encourages godly wisdom. Those who reject God and His ways can expect uncertainty on earth and disaster in eternity.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Chapter Context:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/37/Psalms-chapter-37.html">Psalm 37</a> lies in the first division of Psalms and addresses mankind. Its tone resembles that of the book of Proverbs. The psalm dispenses wisdom about the security of the righteous man and the insecurity and fate of the wicked man. <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/36/Psalms-chapter-36.html">Psalms 36</a> and <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/39/Psalms-chapter-39.html">39</a> also describe the insecurity and fate of the wicked. The covenant God made with Israel in <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Leviticus/26/Leviticus-chapter-26.html">Leviticus 26</a> and <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Deuteronomy/27/Deuteronomy-chapter-27.html">Deuteronomy 27—30</a> is the basis for David's assurance that the righteous are secure. The issue of the prosperity of the wicked is also featured in <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/49/Psalms-chapter-49.html">Psalms 49</a> and <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/73/Psalms-chapter-73.html">73</a>. David most likely wrote <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/37/Psalms-chapter-37.html">Psalm 37</a> in his old age.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Book Summary:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The book of Psalms is composed of individual songs, hymns, or poems, each of which is a <strong>''Psalm''</strong> in and of itself. These works contain a wide variety of themes. Some Psalms focus on praising and worshipping God. Others cry out in anguish over the pain of life. Still other Psalms look forward to the coming of the Messiah. While some Psalms are related, each has its own historical and biblical context.</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">To help you all and myself get a full understanding of the <strong>Book of Psalms</strong>, I am going back to the beginning of Psalms, and including an explanation of each Chapter I have read.</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">And just as some of the current explanation of the Psalms having the Scripture links, and some won’t, so will these reposted ones have the same<strong>. Again, this will help you all dig deep into your study of the Book of Psalm. I will redo Psalms 1 to Psalms 43.</strong> <strong>I will post Psalms 37 today, with Psalms 89.</strong></span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>I think it is a great idea to go back and study Psalms 1 to Psalms 43 with the explanation. Because the ones with the explanation will give you a detailed explanation of each Psalm.</strong></span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I want to show that the people in the days of Psalms, also had questions for God and they expressed them – they poured out their hearts to God. God knows how we feel in our hearts when we are hard pressed down by the things of life – <strong>GOD LOVES US NO MATTER WHAT</strong> <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Romans/8/Romans-chapter-8.html"><strong>(Romans 8)</strong></a>!!</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">And God wants us to come to <strong>HIM</strong> and <strong>CAST ALL</strong> those <strong>CARES</strong>, things upon Him, just like the people in the Psalms. <strong>GOD CARES FOR US</strong> <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/1-Peter/5/1-Peter-5-7.html"><strong>(1 Peter 5:7)</strong></a>!!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">As we see from the Psalms, <strong>NO MATTER WHAT </strong>David faced, he <strong>PRAISED, THANKED, AND WORSHIPPED GOD</strong>!! <strong>NOT</strong> that he was glad he was going through, but he <strong>TRUSTED</strong> that <strong>GOD WOULD</strong> rescue him, and bring him through <strong>WHATEVER</strong> he faced; David remembered that <strong>GOD</strong> had brought him through every time in the past!! Therefore, let us each day, as we read these Psalms, do as David did, <strong>PRAISE, THANK, AND WORSHIP GOD </strong>for <strong>HIS GOODNESS</strong> to us!! </span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">There is <strong>ALWAYS</strong> something we can look back at, and see how <strong>GOD</strong>, our <strong>ABBA</strong>, has brought us out of!! And we can look at our present lives, and see <strong>GOD</strong> bringing us out of something every day!!</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>GOD IS A GOOD. GOOD, GOOD FATHER to us; HE takes GREAT care of us!!</strong></span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Questions:</strong></span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>1. In today’s Psalm, do you see what David is praising God for, being thankful to God for, or worshiping God for?</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>2. Today, what are YOU praising God for, thankful to God for, or worshipping God for?</strong></span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Just as before, I pray the explanation of each Chapter of the Book of Psalms, is a <strong>BLESSING</strong> to you all as you all dive deeper into the Word of God this year!!</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">And don’t forget to pray as you study this material, asking Holy Spirit to give you all the revelational knowledge <strong>YOU</strong> <strong>NEED</strong>, to transform your life from the inside out!! I pray this year will be your <strong>BEST</strong> year ever!! Stay walking hand in hand with our loving Heavenly Father, our <strong>ABBA</strong>, <strong>ALWAYS</strong> acknowledging Holy Spirit to lead and guide you in the way you should go daily, not going your own way, and be a disciple of Jesus, not a fan, then you won’t go wrong!!</span></p>
<p></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12403796065?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Click Here for PDF Version of “Psalms 37 Explained!!”</a></strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">God’s <strong>BLESSINGS</strong> to you all and your families!!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">In Christ,</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Rev. Dr. Dorothy E. Hooks</span></p>Psalms 89 Explained!!tag:abusedwoman.ning.com,2024-03-26:3596009:BlogPost:936642024-03-26T04:00:00.000ZDr. Dorothy E. Hooks, PsyDhttps://abusedwoman.ning.com/profile/drdehooks
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Reference & Commentary for Psalms 89:</strong></span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Psalms 89 Title: “</strong><strong>THE INCOMPARABLE GOD AND HIS COVENANT TO DAVID</strong><strong>”</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Book Summary:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The book of Psalms is composed of individual songs, hymns, or poems, each of which is a <strong>''Psalm''</strong> in and of itself. These works contain a wide variety of themes. Some Psalms focus on praising and worshipping God. Others cry out in anguish over the pain of life. Still other Psalms look forward to the coming of the Messiah. While some Psalms are related, each has its own historical and biblical context.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">To help you all and myself get a full understanding of the <strong>Book of Psalms</strong>, I am going back to the beginning of Psalms, and including an explanation of each Chapter I have read.</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">And just as some of the current explanation of the Psalms having the Scripture links, and some won’t, so will these reposted ones have the same<strong>. Again, this will help you all dig deep into your study of the Book of Psalm. I will redo Psalms 1 to Psalms 43.</strong> <strong>I will post Psalms 37 today, with Psalms 89.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>I think it is a great idea to go back and study Psalms 1 to Psalms 43 with the explanation. Because the ones with the explanation will give you a detailed explanation of each Psalm.</strong></span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I want to show that the people in the days of Psalms, also had questions for God and they expressed them – they poured out their hearts to God. God knows how we feel in our hearts when we are hard pressed down by the things of life – <strong>GOD LOVES US NO MATTER WHAT</strong> <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Romans/8/Romans-chapter-8.html"><strong>(Romans 8)</strong></a>!! And God wants us to come to <strong>HIM</strong> and <strong>CAST ALL</strong> those <strong>CARES</strong>, things upon Him, just like the people in the Psalms. <strong>GOD CARES FOR US</strong> <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/1-Peter/5/1-Peter-5-7.html"><strong>(1 Peter 5:7)</strong></a>!!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">As we see from the Psalms, <strong>NO MATTER WHAT</strong> David faced, he <strong>PRAISED, THANKED, AND WORSHIPPED GOD</strong>!! <strong>NOT</strong> that he was glad he was going through, but he <strong>TRUSTED</strong> that <strong>GOD WOULD</strong> rescue him, and bring him through <strong>WHATEVER</strong> he faced; David remembered that <strong>GOD</strong> had brought him through every time in the past!! Therefore, let us each day, as we read these Psalms, do as David did, <strong>PRAISE, THANK, AND WORSHIP GOD</strong> for <strong>HIS GOODNESS</strong> to us!!</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">There is <strong>ALWAYS</strong> something we can look back at, and see how <strong>GOD</strong>, our <strong>ABBA</strong>, has brought us out of!! And we can look at our present lives, and see <strong>GOD</strong> bringing us out of something every day!!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>GOD IS A GOOD. GOOD, GOOD FATHER to us; HE takes GREAT care of us!!</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Questions:</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>1. In today’s Psalm, do you see what David is praising God for, being thankful to God for, or worshiping God for?</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>2. Today, what are YOU praising God for, thankful to God for, or worshipping God for?</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Just as before, I pray the explanation of each Chapter of the Book of Psalms, is a <strong>BLESSING</strong> to you all as you all dive deeper into the Word of God this year!!</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">And don’t forget to pray as you study this material, asking Holy Spirit to give you all the revelational knowledge <strong>YOU</strong> <strong>NEED</strong>, to transform your life from the inside out!! I pray this year will be your <strong>BEST</strong> year ever!! Stay walking hand in hand with our loving Heavenly Father, our <strong>ABBA</strong>, <strong>ALWAYS</strong> acknowledging Holy Spirit to lead and guide you in the way you should go daily, not going your own way, and be a disciple of Jesus, not a fan, then you won’t go wrong!!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">God's <strong>BLESSINGS</strong> to you all and your families!!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">In Christ,</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Rev. Dr. Dorothy E. Hooks, PsyD</span></p>Psalms 36 Explained!!tag:abusedwoman.ning.com,2024-03-25:3596009:BlogPost:935562024-03-25T04:00:00.000ZDr. Dorothy E. Hooks, PsyDhttps://abusedwoman.ning.com/profile/drdehooks
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Chapter Commentary:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Sin is rooted deeply within the human heart</strong> <strong>(<a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Jeremiah/17/Jeremiah-17-9.html">Jeremiah 17:9</a>)</strong><strong>. That innate wickedness is the source of our evil actions</strong> <strong>(<a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Matthew/15/Matthew-15-18.html">Matthew 15:18–19</a>)</strong><strong>. Here, David notes that those who reject God find themselves overtaken by sin. They lose all respect for the Lord</strong> <strong>(<a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Proverbs/1/Proverbs-1-7.html">Proverbs 1:7</a>)</strong><strong>, and all fear of eternal consequences for their actions. Instead, they assume that what they do will never be punished, or never even found out. Sin is so addictive that those who turn from God find themselves constantly pursuing depravity, even when they try to sleep</strong> <strong>(<a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/36/Psalm-36-1.html">Psalm 36:1–4</a>)</strong><strong>.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>In contrast, God's character is flawless and perfect. In mercy, God extends a measure of grace to all people and all animals. This is seen in His continued provision in nature. The Lord's graciousness is also expressed in His "steadfast love," or "lovingkindness," from the Hebrew term <em>hesed</em>. This passage uses the imagery of God's protection extending like the wings of a mother bird</strong> <strong>(<a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/36/Psalm-36-5.html">Psalm 36:5–9</a>)</strong><strong>.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>David closes the psalm with an appeal for God to maintain that "steadfast love" to His people. David uses references to both hands and feet to depict the attacks of wicked people. He prays for God's protection against those assaults. The psalm ends with David picturing these enemies as already defeated, so utterly conquered that they can never regroup</strong> <strong>(<a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/36/Psalm-36-10.html">Psalm 36:10–12</a>)</strong><strong>.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Verse Context:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/36/Psalm-36-1.html">Psalm 36:1–4</a></strong> <strong>opens with an ugly but accurate picture of the immoral, evil person. Sin is lodged deep inside them, without respect for God or His will. Such a person lives as if there will never be consequences for their actions; as if no one will even know about their sin. David characterizes this depraved person as plotting sin, embracing evil, and ignoring godly wisdom.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/36/Psalm-36-5.html">Psalm 36:5–9</a></strong> <strong>comes after a scathing description of the wicked person. David now focuses on the excellent characteristics of the Lord God. This positive focus on God's character offers deep peace and assurance. He knows he can trust the Lord to keep him safe from the evil schemes of the wicked.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/36/Psalm-36-10.html">Psalm 36:10–12</a></strong> <strong>closes the song as David offers a prayer. He asks the Lord to continue to show love and righteousness to those who closely follow Him. He asks God to prevent the proud wicked from influencing him or distracting him from his calling. David pictures those who do evil as already defeated and utterly conquered.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Chapter Summary:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>David begins this psalm by reflecting on the deeply rooted sin which makes people rebel against God. This comes along with arrogance and an impulse to do evil all the time. In stark contrast, the Lord's character and conduct are flawless. His unfailing love is compared to the height of clouds and mountains and to the depth of the ocean. God's merciful love is praised. David concludes with a prayer that the Lord's unfailing love will continue to favor the upright in heart.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Chapter Context:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>This psalm uses common themes from David's other writings which celebrate God's loyal love for those who honor Him (<a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/3/Psalm-3-3.html">Psalm 3:3</a>; <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/7/Psalm-7-10.html">7:10</a>; <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/40/Psalm-40-9.html">40:9–10</a>). The passage focuses on David's thoughts regarding evil in the world and the contrast such attitudes show to God's character. He concludes the psalm with a prayer that God would continue to extend love and righteousness to His people.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Book Summary:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The book of Psalms is composed of individual songs, hymns, or poems, each of which is a <strong>''Psalm''</strong> in and of itself. These works contain a wide variety of themes. Some Psalms focus on praising and worshipping God. Others cry out in anguish over the pain of life. Still other Psalms look forward to the coming of the Messiah. While some Psalms are related, each has its own historical and biblical context.</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">To help you all and myself get a full understanding of the <strong>Book of Psalms</strong>, I am going back to the beginning of Psalms, and including an explanation of each Chapter I have read.</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">And just as some of the current explanation of the Psalms having the Scripture links, and some won’t, so will these reposted ones have the same<strong>. Again, this will help you all dig deep into your study of the Book of Psalm. I will redo Psalms 1 to Psalms 43.</strong> <strong>I will post Psalms 36 today, with Psalms 88.</strong></span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>I think it is a great idea to go back and study Psalms 1 to Psalms 43 with the explanation. Because the ones with the explanation will give you a detailed explanation of each Psalm.</strong></span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I want to show that the people in the days of Psalms, also had questions for God and they expressed them – they poured out their hearts to God. God knows how we feel in our hearts when we are hard pressed down by the things of life – <strong>GOD LOVES US NO MATTER WHAT</strong> <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Romans/8/Romans-chapter-8.html"><strong>(Romans 8)</strong></a>!! And God wants us to come to <strong>HIM</strong> and <strong>CAST ALL</strong> those <strong>CARES</strong>, things upon Him, just like the people in the Psalms. <strong>GOD CARES FOR US</strong> <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/1-Peter/5/1-Peter-5-7.html"><strong>(1 Peter 5:7)</strong></a>!!</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">As we see from the Psalms, <strong>NO MATTER WHAT</strong> David faced, he <strong>PRAISED, THANKED, AND WORSHIPPED GOD</strong>!! <strong>NOT</strong> that he was glad he was going through, but he <strong>TRUSTED</strong> that <strong>GOD WOULD</strong> rescue him, and bring him through <strong>WHATEVER</strong> he faced; David remembered that <strong>GOD</strong> had brought him through every time in the past!! Therefore, let us each day, as we read these Psalms, do as David did, <strong>PRAISE, THANK, AND WORSHIP GOD</strong> for <strong>HIS GOODNESS</strong> to us!!</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">There is <strong>ALWAYS</strong> something we can look back at, and see how <strong>GOD</strong>, our <strong>ABBA</strong>, has brought us out of!! And we can look at our present lives, and see <strong>GOD</strong> bringing us out of something every day!!</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>GOD IS A GOOD. GOOD, GOOD FATHER to us; HE takes GREAT care of us!!</strong></span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Questions:</strong></span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>1. In today’s Psalm, do you see what David is praising God for, being thankful to God for, or worshiping God for?</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>2. Today, what are YOU praising God for, thankful to God for, or worshipping God for?</strong></span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Just as before, I pray the explanation of each Chapter of the Book of Psalms, is a <strong>BLESSING</strong> to you all as you all dive deeper into the Word of God this year!!</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">And don’t forget to pray as you study this material, asking Holy Spirit to give you all the revelational knowledge <strong>YOU</strong> <strong>NEED</strong>, to transform your life from the inside out!! I pray this year will be your <strong>BEST</strong> year ever!! Stay walking hand in hand with our loving Heavenly Father, our <strong>ABBA</strong>, <strong>ALWAYS</strong> acknowledging Holy Spirit to lead and guide you in the way you should go daily, not going your own way, and be a disciple of Jesus, not a fan, then you won’t go wrong!!</span></p>
<p></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">God’s <strong>BLESSINGS</strong> to you all and your families!!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">In Christ,</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Rev. Dr. Dorothy E. Hooks</span></p>
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<p></p>Psalms 88 Explained!!tag:abusedwoman.ning.com,2024-03-25:3596009:BlogPost:934672024-03-25T04:00:00.000ZDr. Dorothy E. Hooks, PsyDhttps://abusedwoman.ning.com/profile/drdehooks
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Reference & Commentary for Psalms 88:</strong></span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Psalms 88 Title: “</strong><strong>A DESPERATE PRAYER FROM DEEP AFFLICTION</strong><strong>”</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Book Summary:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The book of Psalms is composed of individual songs, hymns, or poems, each of which is a <strong>''Psalm''</strong> in and of itself. These works contain a wide variety of themes. Some Psalms focus on praising and worshipping God. Others cry out in anguish over the pain of life. Still other Psalms look forward to the coming of the Messiah. While some Psalms are related, each has its own historical and biblical context.</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">To help you all and myself get a full understanding of the <strong>Book of Psalms</strong>, I am going back to the beginning of Psalms, and including an explanation of each Chapter I have read.</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">And just as some of the current explanation of the Psalms having the Scripture links, and some won’t, so will these reposted ones have the same<strong>. Again, this will help you all dig deep into your study of the Book of Psalm. I will redo Psalms 1 to Psalms 43.</strong> <strong>I will post Psalms 36 today, with Psalms 88.</strong></span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>I think it is a great idea to go back and study Psalms 1 to Psalms 43 with the explanation. Because the ones with the explanation will give you a detailed explanation of each Psalm.</strong></span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I want to show that the people in the days of Psalms, also had questions for God and they expressed them – they poured out their hearts to God. God knows how we feel in our hearts when we are hard pressed down by the things of life – <strong>GOD LOVES US NO MATTER WHAT</strong> <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Romans/8/Romans-chapter-8.html"><strong>(Romans 8)</strong></a>!! And God wants us to come to <strong>HIM</strong> and <strong>CAST ALL</strong> those <strong>CARES</strong>, things upon Him, just like the people in the Psalms. <strong>GOD CARES FOR US</strong> <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/1-Peter/5/1-Peter-5-7.html"><strong>(1 Peter 5:7)</strong></a>!!</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">As we see from the Psalms, <strong>NO MATTER WHAT</strong> David faced, he <strong>PRAISED, THANKED, AND WORSHIPPED GOD</strong>!! <strong>NOT</strong> that he was glad he was going through, but he <strong>TRUSTED</strong> that <strong>GOD WOULD</strong> rescue him, and bring him through <strong>WHATEVER</strong> he faced; David remembered that <strong>GOD</strong> had brought him through every time in the past!! Therefore, let us each day, as we read these Psalms, do as David did, <strong>PRAISE, THANK, AND WORSHIP GOD</strong> for <strong>HIS GOODNESS</strong> to us!!</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">There is <strong>ALWAYS</strong> something we can look back at, and see how <strong>GOD</strong>, our <strong>ABBA</strong>, has brought us out of!! And we can look at our present lives, and see <strong>GOD</strong> bringing us out of something every day!!</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>GOD IS A GOOD. GOOD, GOOD FATHER to us; HE takes GREAT care of us!!</strong></span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Questions:</strong></span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>1. In today’s Psalm, do you see what David is praising God for, being thankful to God for, or worshiping God for?</strong></span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>2. Today, what are YOU praising God for, thankful to God for, or worshipping God for?</strong></span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Just as before, I pray the explanation of each Chapter of the Book of Psalms, is a <strong>BLESSING</strong> to you all as you all dive deeper into the Word of God this year!!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">And don’t forget to pray as you study this material, asking Holy Spirit to give you all the revelational knowledge <strong>YOU</strong> <strong>NEED</strong>, to transform your life from the inside out!! I pray this year will be your <strong>BEST</strong> year ever!! Stay walking hand in hand with our loving Heavenly Father, our <strong>ABBA</strong>, <strong>ALWAYS</strong> acknowledging Holy Spirit to lead and guide you in the way you should go daily, not going your own way, and be a disciple of Jesus, not a fan, then you won’t go wrong!!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">God’s <strong>BLESSINGS</strong> to you all and your families!!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">In Christ,</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Rev. Dr. Dorothy E. Hooks</span></p>Psalms 87 Explained!!tag:abusedwoman.ning.com,2024-03-24:3596009:BlogPost:936592024-03-24T04:00:00.000ZDr. Dorothy E. Hooks, PsyDhttps://abusedwoman.ning.com/profile/drdehooks
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Psalms 87 Title: “CITIZENS OF ZION”</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Book Summary:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The book of Psalms is composed of individual songs, hymns, or poems, each of which is a <strong>''Psalm''</strong> in and of itself. These works contain a wide variety of themes. Some Psalms focus on praising and worshipping God. Others cry out in anguish over the pain of life. Still other Psalms look forward to the coming of the Messiah. While some Psalms are related, each has its own historical and biblical context.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">To help you all and myself get a full understanding of the <strong>Book of Psalms</strong>, I am going back to the beginning of Psalms, and including an explanation of each Chapter I have read.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">And just as some of the current explanation of the Psalms having the Scripture links, and some won’t, so will these reposted ones have the same<strong>. Again, this will help you all dig deep into your study of the Book of Psalm. I will redo Psalms 1 to Psalms 43.</strong> <strong>I will post Psalms 35 today, with Psalms 87.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>I think it is a great idea to go back and study Psalms 1 to Psalms 43 with the explanation. Because the ones with the explanation will give you a detailed explanation of each Psalm.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I want to show that the people in the days of Psalms, also had questions for God and they expressed them – they poured out their hearts to God. God knows how we feel in our hearts when we are hard pressed down by the things of life – <strong>GOD LOVES US NO MATTER WHAT</strong> <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Romans/8/Romans-chapter-8.html"><strong>(Romans 8)</strong></a>!! And God wants us to come to <strong>HIM</strong> and <strong>CAST ALL</strong> those <strong>CARES</strong>, things upon Him, just like the people in the Psalms. <strong>GOD CARES FOR US</strong> <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/1-Peter/5/1-Peter-5-7.html"><strong>(1 Peter 5:7)</strong></a>!!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">As we see from the Psalms, <strong>NO MATTER WHAT</strong> David faced, he <strong>PRAISED, THANKED, AND WORSHIPPED GOD</strong>!! <strong>NOT</strong> that he was glad he was going through, but he <strong>TRUSTED</strong> that <strong>GOD WOULD</strong> rescue him, and bring him through <strong>WHATEVER</strong> he faced; David remembered that <strong>GOD</strong> had brought him through every time in the past!! Therefore, let us each day, as we read these Psalms, do as David did, <strong>PRAISE, THANK, AND WORSHIP GOD</strong> for <strong>HIS GOODNESS</strong> to us!!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">There is <strong>ALWAYS</strong> something we can look back at, and see how <strong>GOD</strong>, our <strong>ABBA</strong>, has brought us out of!! And we can look at our present lives, and see <strong>GOD</strong> bringing us out of something every day!!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>GOD IS A GOOD. GOOD, GOOD FATHER to us; HE takes GREAT care of us!!</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Questions:</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>1. In today’s Psalm, do you see what David is praising God for, being thankful to God for, or worshiping God for?</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>2. Today, what are YOU praising God for, thankful to God for, or worshipping God for?</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Just as before, I pray the explanation of each Chapter of the Book of Psalms, is a <strong>BLESSING</strong> to you all as you all dive deeper into the Word of God this year!!</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">And don’t forget to pray as you study this material, asking Holy Spirit to give you all the revelational knowledge <strong>YOU</strong> <strong>NEED</strong>, to transform your life from the inside out!! I pray this year will be your <strong>BEST</strong> year ever!! Stay walking hand in hand with our loving Heavenly Father, our <strong>ABBA</strong>, <strong>ALWAYS</strong> acknowledging Holy Spirit to lead and guide you in the way you should go daily, not going your own way, and be a disciple of Jesus, not a fan, then you won’t go wrong!!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12402602079?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Click Here for PDF Version of “Psalms 87 Explained!!”</a></strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">God's <strong>BLESSINGS</strong> to you all and your families!!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">In Christ,</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Rev. Dr. Dorothy E. Hooks, PsyD</span></p>Psalms 35 Explained!!tag:abusedwoman.ning.com,2024-03-24:3596009:BlogPost:934652024-03-24T04:00:00.000ZDr. Dorothy E. Hooks, PsyDhttps://abusedwoman.ning.com/profile/drdehooks
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Chapter Commentary:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>This is considered one of the "imprecatory psalms:" songs which request the Lord's immediate destruction of an enemy. Others include</strong> <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/5/Psalms-chapter-5.html"><strong>psalms 5</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/10/Psalms-chapter-10.html"><strong>10</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/58/Psalms-chapter-58.html"><strong>58</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/69/Psalms-chapter-69.html"><strong>69</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/83/Psalms-chapter-83.html"><strong>83</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/109/Psalms-chapter-109.html"><strong>109</strong></a><strong>, and</strong> <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/140/Psalms-chapter-140.html"><strong>140</strong></a><strong>. In David's context, he was the anointed leader of a nation meant to produce the Messiah. Believers, today, are not in that same circumstance. With Christ's death accomplished, we're commanded to pray for our enemies' salvation, instead (</strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/John/18/John-18-36.html"><strong>John 18:36</strong></a><strong>;</strong> <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Matthew/5/Matthew-5-44.html"><strong>Matthew 5:44–48</strong></a><strong>). God will accomplish vengeance in His own time and in His own way (</strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Romans/12/Romans-12-17.html"><strong>Romans 12:17–21</strong></a><strong>).</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/35/Psalms-chapter-35.html"><strong>Psalm 35</strong></a> <strong>can be separated into three sections, all echoing the same basic themes. In each segment, David notes the sin and evil of his enemies, asks God to conquer them, and promises that he will ardently worship the Lord in thanks.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>David begins by asking God to take up arms against his enemies, using military terminology. Some of the items mentioned would never have been used at the same time, such as a "standing shield" and a "buckler." The point is not that God will literally use weapons, but that David is asking for His help in battle. David also calls on God to thwart his enemies' efforts. This includes making their attacks rebound to their own destruction (</strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/35/Psalm-35-1.html"><strong>Psalm 35:1–10</strong></a><strong>).</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>The psalm, itself, is not explicitly tied to any event in David's life. However, he experienced persecution from both Saul (</strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/1-Samuel/19/1-Samuel-19-1.html"><strong>1 Samuel 19:1–2</strong></a><strong>) and Absalom (</strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/2-Samuel/15/2-Samuel-15-13.html"><strong>2 Samuel 15:13–14</strong></a><strong>). Both saw David as a rival for the people's loyalty, so one would expect that slander, lies, and other propaganda would have been part of their efforts.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>In this segment of the psalm, David focuses much attention on the idea of lying witnesses and false accusations. What's especially grievous is that David treated those same persons as his friends, caring for them and praying for their welfare. Now, they invent lies as part of their attacks on him (</strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/35/Psalm-35-11.html"><strong>Psalm 35:11–18</strong></a><strong>).</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>In the final stanza, David directly pleads with God to be active in defeating his enemies. He pictures his foes plotting, using secret signals, and anticipating David's utter defeat. This is a pattern of such people attacking those who are peaceful and sincere in their faith. In response, David asks for those who support him to praise God. This is in anticipation of the Lord's righteous response to these wicked assailants (</strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/35/Psalm-35-19.html"><strong>Psalm 35:19–28</strong></a><strong>).</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Verse Context:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/35/Psalm-35-1.html">Psalm 35:1–10</a> is the first of three echoes in this psalm, each using the same basic themes. David asks the Lord for defense against enemies. He asks God to stand as his champion, fully armed and in opposition to David's foes. He asks the Lord to vindicate him and destroy the enemy. Each request is accompanied by praise. This segment compares to other "imprecatory psalms" written by David</strong> <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/69/Psalm-69-22.html"><strong>(Psalm 69:22–25</strong></a><strong>;</strong> <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/109/Psalm-109-8.html"><strong>Psalm 109:8–15)</strong></a><strong>.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/35/Psalm-35-11.html"><strong>Psalm 35:11–18</strong></a> <strong>is the second of three variations on the same themes, which make up Psalm 35. David describes the attacks he endured. His enemy lied and used unscrupulous witnesses to level false accusations. </strong><strong>This betrayal is made worse because David had been kind and loving towards them when they were in need. When they were sick, he prayed for them, and mourned when they did not recover. Yet now they ridiculed him. David calls out for God's intervention.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/35/Psalm-35-19.html"><strong>Psalm 35:19–28</strong></a> <strong>is the last of three phases of this psalm, each expressing variations of the same basic themes. David pleads with the Lord for vindication. He prays for deliverance from his enemies, asking God to put them to shame. The psalm concludes with a call for those who support David to rejoice, and to worship God. David promises to constantly praise and honor the Lord.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Chapter Summary:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>This is one of the "imprecatory psalms," which call on God to immediately judge or destroy His enemies. David echoes the same ideas in three phases. Each segment includes a plea for rescue, a request for God to conquer David's foes, and a promise to praise the Lord. David makes a point of noting that his enemies have no good reason for their hatred, since he was kind to them. With faith, David looks ahead, trusting he will have the opportunity to worship the Lord for His rescue and vindication.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Chapter Context:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>David pleads with the Lord to destroy his enemies and vindicate him. As such, </strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/35/Psalms-chapter-35.html"><strong>Psalm 35</strong></a><strong> is labeled an "imprecatory psalm." Other examples include </strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/5/Psalms-chapter-5.html"><strong>psalms 5</strong></a><strong>, </strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/69/Psalms-chapter-69.html"><strong>69</strong></a><strong>, </strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/109/Psalms-chapter-109.html"><strong>109</strong></a><strong>, and </strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/140/Psalms-chapter-140.html"><strong>140</strong></a><strong>. This song might have been written when King Saul was seeking David's life (</strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/1-Samuel/19/1-Samuel-19-1.html"><strong>1 Samuel 19:1–2</strong></a><strong>), or when Absalom was spreading rebellion in Israel (</strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/2-Samuel/15/2-Samuel-15-13.html"><strong>2 Samuel 15:13–14</strong></a><strong>). </strong><strong>David' notes three basic ideas in this psalm: vindication, defeat of enemies, and praise of God. Each is repeated in a series of three variations.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Book Summary:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The book of Psalms is composed of individual songs, hymns, or poems, each of which is a <strong>''Psalm''</strong> in and of itself. These works contain a wide variety of themes. Some Psalms focus on praising and worshipping God. Others cry out in anguish over the pain of life. Still other Psalms look forward to the coming of the Messiah. While some Psalms are related, each has its own historical and biblical context.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">To help you all and myself get a full understanding of the <strong>Book of Psalms</strong>, I am going back to the beginning of Psalms, and including an explanation of each Chapter I have read.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">And just as some of the current explanation of the Psalms having the Scripture links, and some won’t, so will these reposted ones have the same<strong>. Again, this will help you all dig deep into your study of the Book of Psalm. I will redo Psalms 1 to Psalms 43.</strong> <strong>I will post Psalms 35 today, with Psalms 87. </strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>I think it is a great idea to go back and study Psalms 1 to Psalms 43 with the explanation. Because the ones with the explanation will give you a detailed explanation of each Psalm.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I want to show that the people in the days of Psalms, also had questions for God and they expressed them – they poured out their hearts to God. God knows how we feel in our hearts when we are hard pressed down by the things of life – <strong>GOD LOVES US NO MATTER WHAT</strong> <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Romans/8/Romans-chapter-8.html"><strong>(Romans 8)</strong></a>!! And God wants us to come to <strong>HIM</strong> and <strong>CAST ALL</strong> those <strong>CARES</strong>, things upon Him, just like the people in the Psalms. <strong>GOD CARES FOR US</strong> <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/1-Peter/5/1-Peter-5-7.html"><strong>(1 Peter 5:7)</strong></a>!!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">As we see from the Psalms, <strong>NO MATTER WHAT</strong> David faced, he <strong>PRAISED, THANKED, AND WORSHIPPED GOD</strong>!! <strong>NOT</strong> that he was glad he was going through, but he <strong>TRUSTED</strong> that <strong>GOD WOULD</strong> rescue him, and bring him through <strong>WHATEVER</strong> he faced; David remembered that <strong>GOD</strong> had brought him through every time in the past!! Therefore, let us each day, as we read these Psalms, do as David did, <strong>PRAISE, THANK, AND WORSHIP GOD</strong> for <strong>HIS GOODNESS</strong> to us!!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">There is <strong>ALWAYS</strong> something we can look back at, and see how <strong>GOD</strong>, our <strong>ABBA</strong>, has brought us out of!! And we can look at our present lives, and see <strong>GOD</strong> bringing us out of something every day!!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>GOD IS A GOOD. GOOD, GOOD FATHER to us; HE takes GREAT care of us!!</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Questions:</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>1. In today’s Psalm, do you see what David is praising God for, being thankful to God for, or worshiping God for?</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>2. Today, what are YOU praising God for, thankful to God for, or worshipping God for?</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Just as before, I pray the explanation of each Chapter of the Book of Psalms, is a <strong>BLESSING</strong> to you all as you all dive deeper into the Word of God this year!!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">And don’t forget to pray as you study this material, asking Holy Spirit to give you all the revelational knowledge <strong>YOU</strong> <strong>NEED</strong>, to transform your life from the inside out!! I pray this year will be your <strong>BEST</strong> year ever!! Stay walking hand in hand with our loving Heavenly Father, our <strong>ABBA</strong>, <strong>ALWAYS</strong> acknowledging Holy Spirit to lead and guide you in the way you should go daily, not going your own way, and be a disciple of Jesus, not a fan, then you won’t go wrong!!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">God’s <strong>BLESSINGS</strong> to you all and your families!!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">In Christ,</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Rev. Dr. Dorothy E. Hooks</span></p>Psalms 86 Explained!!tag:abusedwoman.ning.com,2024-03-23:3596009:BlogPost:936542024-03-23T04:00:00.000ZDr. Dorothy E. Hooks, PsyDhttps://abusedwoman.ning.com/profile/drdehooks
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Psalms 86 Title:</strong> <strong>“</strong><strong>HELP FROM THE GREAT GOD</strong><strong>”</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Book Summary:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The book of Psalms is composed of individual songs, hymns, or poems, each of which is a <strong>''Psalm''</strong> in and of itself. These works contain a wide variety of themes. Some Psalms focus on praising and worshipping God. Others cry out in anguish over the pain of life. Still other Psalms look forward to the coming of the Messiah. While some Psalms are related, each has its own historical and biblical context.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">To help you all and myself get a full understanding of the <strong>Book of Psalms</strong>, I am going back to the beginning of Psalms, and including an explanation of each Chapter I have read.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">And just as some of the current explanation of the Psalms having the Scripture links, and some won’t, so will these reposted ones have the same<strong>. Again, this will help you all dig deep into your study of the Book of Psalm. I will redo Psalms 1 to Psalms 43.</strong> <strong>I will post Psalms 34 today, with Psalms 86.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>I think it is a great idea to go back and study Psalms 1 to Psalms 43 with the explanation. Because the ones with the explanation will give you a detailed explanation of each Psalm.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I want to show that the people in the days of Psalms, also had questions for God and they expressed them – they poured out their hearts to God. God knows how we feel in our hearts when we are hard pressed down by the things of life – <strong>GOD LOVES US NO MATTER WHAT</strong> <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Romans/8/Romans-chapter-8.html"><strong>(Romans 8)</strong></a>!! And God wants us to come to <strong>HIM</strong> and <strong>CAST ALL</strong> those <strong>CARES</strong>, things upon Him, just like the people in the Psalms. <strong>GOD CARES FOR US</strong> <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/1-Peter/5/1-Peter-5-7.html"><strong>(1 Peter 5:7)</strong></a>!!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">As we see from the Psalms, <strong>NO MATTER WHAT</strong> David faced, he <strong>PRAISED, THANKED, AND WORSHIPPED GOD</strong>!! <strong>NOT</strong> that he was glad he was going through, but he <strong>TRUSTED</strong> that <strong>GOD WOULD</strong> rescue him, and bring him through <strong>WHATEVER</strong> he faced; David remembered that <strong>GOD</strong> had brought him through every time in the past!! Therefore, let us each day, as we read these Psalms, do as David did, <strong>PRAISE, THANK, AND WORSHIP GOD</strong> for <strong>HIS GOODNESS</strong> to us!!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">There is <strong>ALWAYS</strong> something we can look back at, and see how <strong>GOD</strong>, our <strong>ABBA</strong>, has brought us out of!! And we can look at our present lives, and see <strong>GOD</strong> bringing us out of something every day!!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>GOD IS A GOOD. GOOD, GOOD FATHER to us; HE takes GREAT care of us!!</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Questions:</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>1. In today’s Psalm, do you see what David is praising God for, being thankful to God for, or worshiping God for?</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>2. Today, what are YOU praising God for, thankful to God for, or worshipping God for?</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Just as before, I pray the explanation of each Chapter of the Book of Psalms, is a <strong>BLESSING</strong> to you all as you all dive deeper into the Word of God this year!!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">And don’t forget to pray as you study this material, asking Holy Spirit to give you all the revelational knowledge <strong>YOU</strong> <strong>NEED</strong>, to transform your life from the inside out!! I pray this year will be your <strong>BEST</strong> year ever!! Stay walking hand in hand with our loving Heavenly Father, our <strong>ABBA</strong>, <strong>ALWAYS</strong> acknowledging Holy Spirit to lead and guide you in the way you should go daily, not going your own way, and be a disciple of Jesus, not a fan, then you won’t go wrong!!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">God's <strong>BLESSINGS</strong> to you all and your families!!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">In Christ,</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Rev. Dr. Dorothy E. Hooks, PsyD</span></p>Psalms 34 Explained!!tag:abusedwoman.ning.com,2024-03-23:3596009:BlogPost:935522024-03-23T04:00:00.000ZDr. Dorothy E. Hooks, PsyDhttps://abusedwoman.ning.com/profile/drdehooks
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Chapter…</u></strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Chapter Commentary:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/34/Psalms-chapter-34.html">Psalm 34</a> opens with something David expresses several times: a vow to constantly praise and honor God (<a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/61/Psalm-61-8.html">Psalm 61:8</a>; <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/145/Psalm-145-1.html">145:1–2</a>). David's comment about his "boast" being in God relates to Paul's similar references in the New Testament (<a href="https://www.bibleref.com/2-Corinthians/10/2-Corinthians-10-17.html">2 Corinthians 10:17</a>; <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Galatians/6/Galatians-6-14.html">Galatians 6:14</a>). David's song appeals to others to join him in this worship (<a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/34/Psalm-34-1.html">Psalm 34:1–3</a>).</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>The preface to this psalm refers to David escaping from Abimelech by altering his behavior. This event is recorded in <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/1-Samuel/21/1-Samuel-21-10.html">1 Samuel 21:10–15</a>. There, facing capture by the Philistines, David pretended to be insane. In that culture, those suffering insanity were thought to either be cursed by the gods, or specially touched with divine messages. In either case, most people wanted no contact, at all, with such people. What could have become a disaster for David ended in his safety. In this psalm, David gives thanks to God for hearing his prayers, and for protecting him (<a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/34/Psalm-34-4.html">Psalm 34:4–7</a>).</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>After thanking God for rescue, David turns to appeal to others to trust in the Lord. To "taste" means something more than a superficial experience. Those who fully engage in God's will find that He is powerful and merciful. As a former shepherd, David would have been familiar with lions, and knew that even those powerful creatures would suffer without food and shelter. David fully recognizes that faith in God does not make a person immune to hardship (<a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/34/Psalm-34-19.html">Psalm 34:19</a>). Still, he notes that God provides all that His people truly need (<a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/34/Psalm-34-8.html">Psalm 34:8–10</a>).</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>The next passage of the psalm is like the words of Solomon: promoting godly wisdom and the relative safety it provides (<a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Proverbs/1/Proverbs-1-7.html">Proverbs 1:7–8</a>). </strong><strong>Obedience to God is not a magical defense against all harm (<a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/34/Psalm-34-19.html">Psalm 34:19</a>), but it keeps a person away from unnecessary consequences. Those who want the best outcomes in life are wise to pursue godliness and goodness, rather than sin (<a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/34/Psalm-34-11.html">Psalm 34:11–14</a>).</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>In keeping with those ideas, David then notes that God is aware of the struggles of His people. He is also aware of the sins of the wicked. Where God's attention for those who love Him is focused on compassion and mercy, His attention to those who are evil is centered on judgment (<a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/34/Psalm-34-15.html">Psalm 34:15–18</a>).</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>In the final section of this psalm, David both acknowledges the reality of suffering and the ultimate rescue provided by God. God's rescue of His people is not always in a physical sense (<a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Hebrews/11/Hebrews-11-13.html">Hebrews 11:13–16</a>; <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/2-Corinthians/12/2-Corinthians-12-7.html">2 Corinthians 12:7–10</a>; <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/John/16/John-16-1.html">John 16:1–4</a>, <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/John/16/John-16-33.html">33</a>), but He promises ultimate salvation (<a href="https://www.bibleref.com/John/10/John-10-28.html">John 10:28</a>) to those who follow Him (<a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/34/Psalm-34-19.html">Psalm 34:19–22</a>).</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Another interesting comment in this last passage is the reference to broken bones. Verse 20 mentions God preventing the bones of the righteous from being broken. In immediate context, this is clearly <em>hyperbole</em>: an exaggeration for effect. David's main point is that God is infinitely capable of protecting His people. However, this statement also serves as a prophecy about the death of the Messiah. Passover lambs were to be prepared without breaking the bones (<a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Exodus/12/Exodus-12-46.html">Exodus 12:46</a>), and Jesus was crucified without suffering any such injury (<a href="https://www.bibleref.com/John/19/John-19-33.html">John 19:33–37</a>). Paul notes that Jesus serves as the fulfillment of the Passover lamb type (<a href="https://www.bibleref.com/1-Corinthians/5/1-Corinthians-5-7.html">1 Corinthians 5:7</a>)—this comment by David is part of that foreshadowing.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Verse Context:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/34/Psalm-34-1.html">Psalm 34:1–7</a> expresses David's determination to extoll God constantly. He invites the humble to hear his praise and join him in magnifying the Lord. God answered David's prayer for deliverance; this is probably about David's escape from the Philistine king, Abimelech <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/1-Samuel/21/1-Samuel-21-10.html">(1 Samuel 21:10–15)</a>. Thanks to this and other experiences, David is confident the Lord protects and delivers all who fear Him.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/34/Psalm-34-8.html">Psalm 34:8–14</a> invites others to experience the Lord's goodness. David has just praised the Lord for delivering him from the Philistines at Gath <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/1-Samuel/21/1-Samuel-21-10.html">(1 Samuel 21:10–15)</a>. Now, he celebrates what God does for those who fear Him: He gives His people happiness; He protects them; He provides bountifully for them; and He grants them long life.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/34/Psalm-34-15.html">Psalm 34:15–22</a> contrasts what the Lord does for those who fear Him against what happens to the wicked. God watches over the righteous and answers their cry for help. He delivers the righteous from their troubles and draws near to them. He protects the righteous and redeems them. On the other hand, He opposes the wicked and condemns them. While David certainly experienced victories in his life, he also understood that God's love and provision have an eternal perspective (Romans 8:28–30). Verse 20 includes a reference which the Gospel of John ties to Jesus' role as Messiah.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Chapter Summary:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>David summons the worshipers of Israel to be joyful as they praise God. The psalm celebrates God's creative power, sovereignty, and faithfulness. Rather than relying on earthly strength, the Lord's people can trust in His omnipotent power. This results in a collective praise for God and His unfailing love for those who trust and hope in Him.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Chapter Context:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>David praises the Lord for delivering him from the Philistines, and he invites others to join him in singing joyfully to the Lord. He extols the virtue of fearing the Lord and remembering His goodness. He encourages the Lord's people to respect God and offers wisdom leading to a long and blessed life. At the end of this psalm David emphasizes the distinction the Lord draws between the wicked and the righteous. He cares for the righteous and will not condemn them, but He condemns the wicked.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Book Summary:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The book of Psalms is composed of individual songs, hymns, or poems, each of which is a <strong>''Psalm''</strong> in and of itself. These works contain a wide variety of themes. Some Psalms focus on praising and worshipping God. Others cry out in anguish over the pain of life. Still other Psalms look forward to the coming of the Messiah. While some Psalms are related, each has its own historical and biblical context.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">To help you all and myself get a full understanding of the <strong>Book of Psalms</strong>, I am going back to the beginning of Psalms, and including an explanation of each Chapter I have read.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">And just as some of the current explanation of the Psalms having the Scripture links, and some won’t, so will these reposted ones have the same<strong>. Again, this will help you all dig deep into your study of the Book of Psalm. I will redo Psalms 1 to Psalms 43.</strong> <strong>I will post Psalms 34 today, with Psalms 86.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>I think it is a great idea to go back and study Psalms 1 to Psalms 43 with the explanation. Because the ones with the explanation will give you a detailed explanation of each Psalm.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I want to show that the people in the days of Psalms, also had questions for God and they expressed them – they poured out their hearts to God. God knows how we feel in our hearts when we are hard pressed down by the things of life – <strong>GOD LOVES US NO MATTER WHAT</strong> <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Romans/8/Romans-chapter-8.html"><strong>(Romans 8)</strong></a>!! And God wants us to come to <strong>HIM</strong> and <strong>CAST ALL</strong> those <strong>CARES</strong>, things upon Him, just like the people in the Psalms. <strong>GOD CARES FOR US</strong> <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/1-Peter/5/1-Peter-5-7.html"><strong>(1 Peter 5:7)</strong></a>!!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">As we see from the Psalms, <strong>NO MATTER WHAT</strong> David faced, he <strong>PRAISED, THANKED, AND WORSHIPPED GOD</strong>!! <strong>NOT</strong> that he was glad he was going through, but he <strong>TRUSTED</strong> that <strong>GOD WOULD</strong> rescue him, and bring him through <strong>WHATEVER</strong> he faced; David remembered that <strong>GOD</strong> had brought him through every time in the past!! Therefore, let us each day, as we read these Psalms, do as David did, <strong>PRAISE, THANK, AND WORSHIP GOD</strong> for <strong>HIS GOODNESS</strong> to us!!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">There is <strong>ALWAYS</strong> something we can look back at, and see how <strong>GOD</strong>, our <strong>ABBA</strong>, has brought us out of!! And we can look at our present lives, and see <strong>GOD</strong> bringing us out of something every day!!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>GOD IS A GOOD. GOOD, GOOD FATHER to us; HE takes GREAT care of us!!</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Questions:</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>1. In today’s Psalm, do you see what David is praising God for, being thankful to God for, or worshiping God for?</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>2. Today, what are YOU praising God for, thankful to God for, or worshipping God for?</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Just as before, I pray the explanation of each Chapter of the Book of Psalms, is a <strong>BLESSING</strong> to you all as you all dive deeper into the Word of God this year!!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">And don’t forget to pray as you study this material, asking Holy Spirit to give you all the revelational knowledge <strong>YOU</strong> <strong>NEED</strong>, to transform your life from the inside out!! I pray this year will be your <strong>BEST</strong> year ever!! Stay walking hand in hand with our loving Heavenly Father, our <strong>ABBA</strong>, <strong>ALWAYS</strong> acknowledging Holy Spirit to lead and guide you in the way you should go daily, not going your own way, and be a disciple of Jesus, not a fan, then you won’t go wrong!!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">God's <strong>BLESSINGS</strong> to you all and your families!!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">In Christ,</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Rev. Dr. Dorothy E. Hooks, PsyD</span></p>Psalms 33 Explained!!tag:abusedwoman.ning.com,2024-03-22:3596009:BlogPost:936522024-03-22T04:00:00.000ZDr. Dorothy E. Hooks, PsyDhttps://abusedwoman.ning.com/profile/drdehooks
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Chapter Commentary:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>The psalm opens with a call on the collected worshippers of Israel. The psalmist, likely David, appeals for joyful praise of God. The opening verses refer to "a new song," which carries more than one meaning. In a literal sense, "new songs" are expressions of each generation's personal experience of God's goodness. Creating original songs to honor God is a way of praising and worshipping Him. The "new song" also implies a refreshed, ever-present sense of the Lord. David includes references to musical instruments in this call for praise (<a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/33/Psalm-33-1.html">Psalm 33:1–3</a>).</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>For most of the psalm, the psalmist extols God's justice, creative power, omnipotent sovereignty, and omniscient love for His people. God's power is demonstrated in His creative speech: by simply expressing His desire, He can form something from nothing. No earthly power can thwart God's will. As much as any country or culture tries to overthrow God, He cannot be defeated. Those who rely on worldly power are doomed to failure, while reliance on God is the path to eternal salvation (<a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/33/Psalm-33-4.html">Psalm 33:4–19</a>).</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>The end of this song is a collective shout of praise. To "wait" on the Lord implies a patient, attentive interest in His will. That requires trust, which is the essence of biblical faith. The people led by the psalmist sing their intent to rely on God and to eagerly expect His powerful work in their lives (<a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/33/Psalm-33-20.html">Psalm 33:20–22</a>).</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Verse Context:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/33/Psalm-33-1.html">Psalm 33:1–3</a> calls upon the Lord's righteous people to delight in Him. They should praise God and be thankful to Him. The psalmist calls God's worshippers to use music and singing. Their praise should come so naturally that it is spontaneous.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/33/Psalm-33-4.html">Psalm 33:4–19</a> records David's reasons to praise the Lord. They include praise for God's Word, His creative power, His sovereignty over the nations, His all-seeing vision, His faithful works, and His deliverance of His people.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/33/Psalm-33-20.html">Psalm 33:20–22</a> completes David's song with an expression of faith in the Lord. The congregation and choir, having recounted the many reasons to praise the Lord, confess their peace, hope, and trust in God. They ask Him to place His steadfast love upon them.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Chapter Summary:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>David summons the worshipers of Israel to be joyful as they praise God. The psalm celebrates God's creative power, sovereignty, and faithfulness. Rather than relying on earthly strength, the Lord's people can trust in His omnipotent power. This results in a collective praise for God and His unfailing love for those who trust and hope in Him.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Chapter Context:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>The Septuagint, the Greek translation of the Old Testament, attributes this psalm to David. It is a psalm that encourages worshipers to praise the Lord. It may have been written after Israel experienced a victory over an enemy. Because the verbs in this psalm are plural, it features the worship leader's call to worship and the worshipers' response.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Book Summary:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The book of Psalms is composed of individual songs, hymns, or poems, each of which is a <strong>''Psalm''</strong> in and of itself. These works contain a wide variety of themes. Some Psalms focus on praising and worshipping God. Others cry out in anguish over the pain of life. Still other Psalms look forward to the coming of the Messiah. While some Psalms are related, each has its own historical and biblical context.</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">To help you all and myself get a full understanding of the <strong>Book of Psalms</strong>, I am going back to the beginning of Psalms, and including an explanation of each Chapter I have read.</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">And just as some of the current explanation of the Psalms having the Scripture links, and some won’t, so will these reposted ones have the same<strong>.</strong></span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Again, this will help you all dig deep into your study of the Book of Psalm. I will redo Psalms 1 to Psalms 43.</strong> <strong>I will post Psalms 33 today, with Psalms 85.</strong></span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>I think it is a great idea to go back and study Psalms 1 to Psalms 43 with the explanation. Because the ones with the explanation will give you a detailed explanation of each Psalm.</strong></span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I want to show that the people in the days of Psalms, also had questions for God and they expressed them – they poured out their hearts to God. God knows how we feel in our hearts when we are hard pressed down by the things of life – <strong>GOD LOVES US NO MATTER WHAT</strong> <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Romans/8/Romans-chapter-8.html"><strong>(Romans 8)</strong></a>!!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">And God wants us to come to <strong>HIM</strong> and <strong>CAST ALL</strong> those <strong>CARES</strong>, things upon Him, just like the people in the Psalms. <strong>GOD CARES FOR US</strong> <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/1-Peter/5/1-Peter-5-7.html"><strong>(1 Peter 5:7)</strong></a>!!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">As we see from the Psalms, <strong>NO MATTER WHAT</strong> David faced, he <strong>PRAISED, THANKED, AND WORSHIPPED GOD</strong>!! <strong>NOT</strong> that he was glad he was going through, but he <strong>TRUSTED</strong> that <strong>GOD WOULD</strong> rescue him, and bring him through <strong>WHATEVER</strong> he faced; David remembered that <strong>GOD</strong> had brought him through every time in the past!! Therefore, let us each day, as we read these Psalms, do as David did, <strong>PRAISE, THANK, AND WORSHIP GOD</strong> for <strong>HIS GOODNESS</strong> to us!!</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">There is <strong>ALWAYS</strong> something we can look back at, and see how <strong>GOD</strong>, our <strong>ABBA</strong>, has brought us out of!! And we can look at our present lives, and see <strong>GOD</strong> bringing us out of something every day!!</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>GOD IS A GOOD. GOOD, GOOD FATHER to us; HE takes GREAT care of us!!</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Questions:</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>1. In today’s Psalm, do you see what David is praising God for, being thankful to God for, or worshiping God for?</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>2. Today, what are YOU praising God for, thankful to God for, or worshipping God for?</strong></span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Just as before, I pray the explanation of each Chapter of the Book of Psalms, is a <strong>BLESSING</strong> to you all as you all dive deeper into the Word of God this year!!</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">And don’t forget to pray as you study this material, asking Holy Spirit to give you all the revelational knowledge <strong>YOU</strong> <strong>NEED</strong>, to transform your life from the inside out!! I pray this year will be your <strong>BEST</strong> year ever!! Stay walking hand in hand with our loving Heavenly Father, our <strong>ABBA</strong>, <strong>ALWAYS</strong> acknowledging Holy Spirit to lead and guide you in the way you should go daily, not going your own way, and be a disciple of Jesus, not a fan, then you won’t go wrong!!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">God’s <strong>BLESSINGS</strong> to you all and your families!!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">In Christ,</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Rev. Dr. Dorothy E. Hooks</span></p>Psalms 85 Explained!!tag:abusedwoman.ning.com,2024-03-22:3596009:BlogPost:934622024-03-22T04:00:00.000ZDr. Dorothy E. Hooks, PsyDhttps://abusedwoman.ning.com/profile/drdehooks
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Click Reference Link to Read Chapter:</strong> <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/85/Psalms-chapter-85.html"><strong>BibleRef.com…</strong></a></span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Reference & Commentary for Psalms 85:</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="https://enduringword.com/bible-commentary/psalm-85/"><strong>Enduring Word Commentary</strong></a></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Psalms 85 Title:</strong> <strong>“</strong><strong>PRAYING FOR REVIVAL AND RESTORATION</strong><strong>”</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Book Summary:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The book of Psalms is composed of individual songs, hymns, or poems, each of which is a <strong>''Psalm''</strong> in and of itself. These works contain a wide variety of themes. Some Psalms focus on praising and worshipping God. Others cry out in anguish over the pain of life. Still other Psalms look forward to the coming of the Messiah. While some Psalms are related, each has its own historical and biblical context.</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">To help you all and myself get a full understanding of the <strong>Book of Psalms</strong>, I am going back to the beginning of Psalms, and including an explanation of each Chapter I have read.</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">And just as some of the current explanation of the Psalms having the Scripture links, and some won’t, so will these reposted ones have the same<strong>. Again, this will help you all dig deep into your study of the Book of Psalm. I will redo Psalms 1 to Psalms 43.</strong> <strong>I will post Psalms 33 today, with Psalms 85.</strong></span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>I think it is a great idea to go back and study Psalms 1 to Psalms 43 with the explanation. Because the ones with the explanation will give you a detailed explanation of each Psalm.</strong></span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I want to show that the people in the days of Psalms, also had questions for God and they expressed them – they poured out their hearts to God. God knows how we feel in our hearts when we are hard pressed down by the things of life – <strong>GOD LOVES US NO MATTER WHAT</strong> <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Romans/8/Romans-chapter-8.html"><strong>(Romans 8)</strong></a>!! And God wants us to come to <strong>HIM</strong> and <strong>CAST ALL</strong> those <strong>CARES</strong>, things upon Him, just like the people in the Psalms. <strong>GOD CARES FOR US</strong> <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/1-Peter/5/1-Peter-5-7.html"><strong>(1 Peter 5:7)</strong></a>!!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">As we see from the Psalms, <strong>NO MATTER WHAT</strong> David faced, he <strong>PRAISED, THANKED, AND WORSHIPPED GOD</strong>!! <strong>NOT</strong> that he was glad he was going through, but he <strong>TRUSTED</strong> that <strong>GOD WOULD</strong> rescue him, and bring him through <strong>WHATEVER</strong> he faced; David remembered that <strong>GOD</strong> had brought him through every time in the past!! Therefore, let us each day, as we read these Psalms, do as David did, <strong>PRAISE, THANK, AND WORSHIP GOD</strong> for <strong>HIS GOODNESS</strong> to us!!</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">There is <strong>ALWAYS</strong> something we can look back at, and see how <strong>GOD</strong>, our <strong>ABBA</strong>, has brought us out of!! And we can look at our present lives, and see <strong>GOD</strong> bringing us out of something every day!!</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>GOD IS A GOOD. GOOD, GOOD FATHER to us; HE takes GREAT care of us!!</strong></span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Questions:</strong></span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>1. In today’s Psalm, do you see what David is praising God for, being thankful to God for, or worshiping God for?</strong></span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>2. Today, what are YOU praising God for, thankful to God for, or worshipping God for?</strong></span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Just as before, I pray the explanation of each Chapter of the Book of Psalms, is a <strong>BLESSING</strong> to you all as you all dive deeper into the Word of God this year!!</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">And don’t forget to pray as you study this material, asking Holy Spirit to give you all the revelational knowledge <strong>YOU</strong> <strong>NEED</strong>, to transform your life from the inside out!! I pray this year will be your <strong>BEST</strong> year ever!! Stay walking hand in hand with our loving Heavenly Father, our <strong>ABBA</strong>, <strong>ALWAYS</strong> acknowledging Holy Spirit to lead and guide you in the way you should go daily, not going your own way, and be a disciple of Jesus, not a fan, then you won’t go wrong!!</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12402044283?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Click Here for PDF Version of “Psalms 85 Explained!!”</a></strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">God’s <strong>BLESSINGS</strong> to you all and your families!!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">In Christ,</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Rev. Dr. Dorothy E. Hooks</span></p>Psalms 84 Explained!!tag:abusedwoman.ning.com,2024-03-21:3596009:BlogPost:936492024-03-21T04:00:00.000ZDr. Dorothy E. Hooks, PsyDhttps://abusedwoman.ning.com/profile/drdehooks
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Click Reference Link to Read Chapter:</strong> <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/84/Psalms-chapter-84.html"><strong>BibleRef.com…</strong></a></span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Reference & Commentary for Psalms 84:</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="https://enduringword.com/bible-commentary/psalm-84/"><strong>Enduring Word Commentary</strong></a></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Psalms 84 Title:</strong> <strong>“THE PILGRIM’S LOVE AND LONGING FOR GOD AND HIS HOUSE”</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Book Summary:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The book of Psalms is composed of individual songs, hymns, or poems, each of which is a <strong>''Psalm''</strong> in and of itself. These works contain a wide variety of themes. Some Psalms focus on praising and worshipping God. Others cry out in anguish over the pain of life. Still other Psalms look forward to the coming of the Messiah. While some Psalms are related, each has its own historical and biblical context.</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">To help you all and myself get a full understanding of the <strong>Book of Psalms</strong>, I am going back to the beginning of Psalms, and including an explanation of each Chapter I have read.</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">And just as some of the current explanation of the Psalms having the Scripture links, and some won’t, so will these reposted ones have the same<strong>. Again, this will help you all dig deep into your study of the Book of Psalm. I will redo Psalms 1 to Psalms 43.</strong> <strong>I will post Psalms 32 today, with Psalms 84.</strong></span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>I think it is a great idea to go back and study Psalms 1 to Psalms 43 with the explanation. Because the ones with the explanation will give you a detailed explanation of each Psalm.</strong></span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I want to show that the people in the days of Psalms, also had questions for God and they expressed them – they poured out their hearts to God. God knows how we feel in our hearts when we are hard pressed down by the things of life – <strong>GOD LOVES US NO MATTER WHAT</strong> <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Romans/8/Romans-chapter-8.html"><strong>(Romans 8)</strong></a>!! And God wants us to come to <strong>HIM</strong> and <strong>CAST ALL</strong> those <strong>CARES</strong>, things upon Him, just like the people in the Psalms. <strong>GOD CARES FOR US</strong> <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/1-Peter/5/1-Peter-5-7.html"><strong>(1 Peter 5:7)</strong></a>!!</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">As we see from the Psalms, <strong>NO MATTER WHAT</strong> David faced, he <strong>PRAISED, THANKED, AND WORSHIPPED GOD</strong>!! <strong>NOT</strong> that he was glad he was going through, but he <strong>TRUSTED</strong> that <strong>GOD WOULD</strong> rescue him, and bring him through <strong>WHATEVER</strong> he faced; David remembered that <strong>GOD</strong> had brought him through every time in the past!! Therefore, let us each day, as we read these Psalms, do as David did, <strong>PRAISE, THANK, AND WORSHIP GOD</strong> for <strong>HIS GOODNESS</strong> to us!!</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">There is <strong>ALWAYS</strong> something we can look back at, and see how <strong>GOD</strong>, our <strong>ABBA</strong>, has brought us out of!! And we can look at our present lives, and see <strong>GOD</strong> bringing us out of something every day!!</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>GOD IS A GOOD. GOOD, GOOD FATHER to us; HE takes GREAT care of us!!</strong></span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Questions:</strong></span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>1. In today’s Psalm, do you see what David is praising God for, being thankful to God for, or worshiping God for?</strong></span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>2. Today, what are YOU praising God for, thankful to God for, or worshipping God for?</strong></span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Just as before, I pray the explanation of each Chapter of the Book of Psalms, is a <strong>BLESSING</strong> to you all as you all dive deeper into the Word of God this year!!</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">And don’t forget to pray as you study this material, asking Holy Spirit to give you all the revelational knowledge <strong>YOU</strong> <strong>NEED</strong>, to transform your life from the inside out!! I pray this year will be your <strong>BEST</strong> year ever!! Stay walking hand in hand with our loving Heavenly Father, our <strong>ABBA</strong>, <strong>ALWAYS</strong> acknowledging Holy Spirit to lead and guide you in the way you should go daily, not going your own way, and be a disciple of Jesus, not a fan, then you won’t go wrong!!</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12402025670?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Click Here for PDF Version of “Psalms 84 Explained!!”</a></strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">God’s <strong>BLESSINGS</strong> to you all and your families!!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">In Christ,</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Rev. Dr. Dorothy E. Hooks</span></p>Psalms 32 Explained!!tag:abusedwoman.ning.com,2024-03-21:3596009:BlogPost:934602024-03-21T04:00:00.000ZDr. Dorothy E. Hooks, PsyDhttps://abusedwoman.ning.com/profile/drdehooks
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Chapter Commentary:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>When David committed sin with Bathsheba, then sinned further trying to cover up his crimes, God brought intense misery into his life. It was not until Nathan, a prophet, rebuked David that he finally admitted his guilt before the Lord and found forgiveness</strong> <strong>(<a href="https://www.bibleref.com/2-Samuel/11/2-Samuel-chapter-11.html">2 Samuel 11—12</a>)</strong><strong>. This psalm corresponds to </strong><strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/51/Psalm-51-1.html">Psalm 51</a></strong><strong>, which was David's initial response to Nathan's righteous accusation. In </strong><strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/32/Psalms-chapter-32.html">Psalm 32</a></strong><strong>, David reflects on the blessing of divine forgiveness. That self-examination is likely part of the meaning of the Hebrew term <em>Maskiyl</em>, likely referring to a specific type of musical arrangement.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>The psalm begins with David expressing the relief which comes with being forgiven of sin. This can only come when a person confesses to God and accepts that their actions were wrong. Resisting that admission cost David intense emotional and physical distress. God's conviction is unpleasant, but it's part of His mercy</strong> <strong>(<a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Hebrews/12/Hebrews-12-6.html">Hebrews 12:6</a>)</strong><strong>. Forcing a person to confront their own sin leads to repentance, restoration, and growth</strong> <strong>(<a href="https://www.bibleref.com/1-John/1/1-John-1-8.html">1 John 1:8–10</a>)</strong><strong>. When there is no admission of sin, that relationship remains strained</strong> <strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/32/Psalm-32-1.html">(Psalm 32:1–4)</a></strong><strong>.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Confession before God leads to relief. Those who sincerely seek God</strong> <strong>(<a href="https://www.bibleref.com/John/3/John-3-36.html">John 3:36</a>)</strong> <strong>can anticipate being forgiven when they acknowledge sin and repent. David encourages others to do the same as he has done</strong> <strong>(<a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/32/Psalm-32-5.html">Psalm 32:5–7</a>)</strong><strong>.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>The advice offered next is subject to some level of debate. Interpreters disagree as to whether verses 8 and 9 are "spoken" from the perspective of David, or as God. Neither option changes the truth, meaning, or application of the verses.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>True wisdom starts with an acknowledgement of God's truth</strong> <strong>(</strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Proverbs/1/Proverbs-1-7.html"><strong>Proverbs 1:7</strong></a><strong>)</strong><strong>. Reacting negatively to good counsel is foolish and leads to even more suffering. Those who trust in God's knowledge are not free from all troubles</strong> <strong>(</strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/John/16/John-16-33.html"><strong>John 16:33</strong></a><strong>)</strong><strong>, but they can be assured of His loving care amid those circumstances</strong> <strong>(</strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/32/Psalm-32-8.html"><strong>Psalm 32:8–9</strong></a><strong>)</strong><strong>.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>The psalm concludes with an encouragement for praise. Compared to those who stubbornly refuse to admit their sin, humble and godly people have every reason to rejoice in God. Receiving forgiveness of sin not only results in an immediate restoration of our relationship with God, but it also gives reasons for us to celebrate</strong> <strong>(</strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/32/Psalm-32-10.html"><strong>Psalm 32:10–11</strong></a><strong>)</strong><strong>.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Verse Context:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/32/Psalm-32-1.html">Psalm 32:1–4</a></strong> <strong>expresses David's relief and happiness once God forgave his sin <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/51/Psalm-51-1.html">(Psalm 51:1)</a>. He recalls the misery he felt when he refused to acknowledge and confess his wrongdoing. David's resistance to admitting his sin imposed dire consequences: physical distress and relentless conviction. This is one of the ways in which God communicates to His believers when they need to repent of sin.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/32/Psalm-32-5.html">Psalm 32:5–7</a></strong> <strong>comes after David noted the blessing of being forgiven of sin <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/51/Psalm-51-1.html">(Psalm 51:1)</a>. That forgiveness—in response to confession and repentance before God—alleviated the pain associated with stubborn disobedience. Now David relates what the Lord did when he confessed his sin. He also encourages godly people to pray so they can receive the benefit of calling on the Lord.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/32/Psalm-32-8.html">Psalm 32:8–9</a></strong> <strong>is interpreted differently by various scholars. These could be seen as the words of God, speaking to David and others willing to confess their sins. Or they could be David's own words as he applies his experience with confession <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/32/Psalm-32-1.html">(Psalm 32:1–2</a>; <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/51/Psalm-51-1.html">Psalm 51:1)</a> through the role of a teacher. In either case, these contain good advice and warn against reacting negatively to good counsel. The psalm has so far praised the Lord's forgiveness and protection <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/32/Psalm-32-5.html">(Psalm 32:5–7)</a>. Now these verses include a promise and a prohibition.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/32/Psalm-32-10.html">Psalm 32:10–11</a></strong> <strong>concludes on a high, positive note. David contrasts the condition of the wicked with the condition of those who trust in the Lord. This comes in the context of those who recognize their sin, admit it to God, and receive forgiveness as a result. His final verse calls upon the righteous to rejoice and shout for joy.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Chapter Summary:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>This psalm follows a progression of David's own experience: from the pressure of resisting confession, to the relief of being forgiven, to a renewed appreciation of God's graciousness for His people. David notes that being forgiven of sin is a great blessing, and those who resist repentance are delaying that restoration. He reflects on his own experience with stubbornness and encourages all people to seek God in sincerity.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Chapter Context:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>David mentions dangers and enemies in this psalm. He may have been referring to besieged cities such as Keilah (</strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/1-Samuel/23/1-Samuel-23-1.html"><strong>1 Samuel 23:1–15</strong></a><strong>) or Ziklag (</strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/1-Samuel/30/1-Samuel-chapter-30.html"><strong>1 Samuel 30</strong></a><strong>). Despite the plots of his enemies and abandonment by friends, David trusts in the Lord, receives an answer to his prayer, and encourages his fellow believers to love the Lord and be strong. This echoes themes also seen in </strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/4/Psalms-chapter-4.html"><strong>Psalms 4</strong></a><strong>, </strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/25/Psalms-chapter-25.html"><strong>25</strong></a><strong>, and </strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/71/Psalms-chapter-71.html"><strong>71</strong></a><strong>.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Book Summary:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The book of Psalms is composed of individual songs, hymns, or poems, each of which is a <strong>''Psalm''</strong> in and of itself. These works contain a wide variety of themes. Some Psalms focus on praising and worshipping God. Others cry out in anguish over the pain of life. Still other Psalms look forward to the coming of the Messiah. While some Psalms are related, each has its own historical and biblical context.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">To help you all and myself get a full understanding of the <strong>Book of Psalms</strong>, I am going back to the beginning of Psalms, and including an explanation of each Chapter I have read.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">And just as some of the current explanation of the Psalms having the Scripture links, and some won’t, so will these reposted ones have the same<strong>. Again, this will help you all dig deep into your study of the Book of Psalm. I will redo Psalms 1 to Psalms 43.</strong> <strong>I will post Psalms 32 today, with Psalms 84.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>I think it is a great idea to go back and study Psalms 1 to Psalms 43 with the explanation. Because the ones with the explanation will give you a detailed explanation of each Psalm.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I want to show that the people in the days of Psalms, also had questions for God and they expressed them – they poured out their hearts to God. God knows how we feel in our hearts when we are hard pressed down by the things of life – <strong>GOD LOVES US NO MATTER WHAT</strong> <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Romans/8/Romans-chapter-8.html"><strong>(Romans 8)</strong></a>!! And God wants us to come to <strong>HIM</strong> and <strong>CAST ALL</strong> those <strong>CARES</strong>, things upon Him, just like the people in the Psalms. <strong>GOD CARES FOR US</strong> <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/1-Peter/5/1-Peter-5-7.html"><strong>(1 Peter 5:7)</strong></a>!!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">As we see from the Psalms, <strong>NO MATTER WHAT</strong> David faced, he <strong>PRAISED, THANKED, AND WORSHIPPED GOD</strong>!! <strong>NOT</strong> that he was glad he was going through, but he <strong>TRUSTED</strong> that <strong>GOD WOULD</strong> rescue him, and bring him through <strong>WHATEVER</strong> he faced; David remembered that <strong>GOD</strong> had brought him through every time in the past!! Therefore, let us each day, as we read these Psalms, do as David did, <strong>PRAISE, THANK, AND WORSHIP GOD</strong> for <strong>HIS GOODNESS</strong> to us!!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">There is <strong>ALWAYS</strong> something we can look back at, and see how <strong>GOD</strong>, our <strong>ABBA</strong>, has brought us out of!! And we can look at our present lives, and see <strong>GOD</strong> bringing us out of something every day!!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>GOD IS A GOOD. GOOD, GOOD FATHER to us; HE takes GREAT care of us!!</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Questions:</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>1. In today’s Psalm, do you see what David is praising God for, being thankful to God for, or worshiping God for?</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>2. Today, what are YOU praising God for, thankful to God for, or worshipping God for?</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Just as before, I pray the explanation of each Chapter of the Book of Psalms, is a <strong>BLESSING</strong> to you all as you all dive deeper into the Word of God this year!!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">And don’t forget to pray as you study this material, asking Holy Spirit to give you all the revelational knowledge <strong>YOU</strong> <strong>NEED</strong>, to transform your life from the inside out!! I pray this year will be your <strong>BEST</strong> year ever!! Stay walking hand in hand with our loving Heavenly Father, our <strong>ABBA</strong>, <strong>ALWAYS</strong> acknowledging Holy Spirit to lead and guide you in the way you should go daily, not going your own way, and be a disciple of Jesus, not a fan, then you won’t go wrong!!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">God’s <strong>BLESSINGS</strong> to you all and your families!!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">In Christ,</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Rev. Dr. Dorothy E. Hooks</span></p>Psalms 83 Explained!!tag:abusedwoman.ning.com,2024-03-20:3596009:BlogPost:936452024-03-20T04:00:00.000ZDr. Dorothy E. Hooks, PsyDhttps://abusedwoman.ning.com/profile/drdehooks
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Reference & Commentary for Psalms 83:</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="https://enduringword.com/bible-commentary/psalm-83/"><strong>Enduring Word Commentary</strong></a></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Psalms 83 Title:</strong> <strong>“A Prayer For Help When War Threatens”</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Book Summary:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The book of Psalms is composed of individual songs, hymns, or poems, each of which is a <strong>''Psalm''</strong> in and of itself. These works contain a wide variety of themes. Some Psalms focus on praising and worshipping God. Others cry out in anguish over the pain of life. Still other Psalms look forward to the coming of the Messiah. While some Psalms are related, each has its own historical and biblical context.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">To help you all and myself get a full understanding of the <strong>Book of Psalms</strong>, I am going back to the beginning of Psalms, and including an explanation of each Chapter I have read.</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">And just as some of the current explanation of the Psalms having the Scripture links, and some won’t, so will these reposted ones have the same<strong>. Again, this will help you all dig deep into your study of the Book of Psalm. I will redo Psalms 1 to Psalms 43.</strong> <strong>I will post Psalms 31 today, with Psalms 83.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>I think it is a great idea to go back and study Psalms 1 to Psalms 43 with the explanation. Because the ones with the explanation will give you a detailed explanation of each Psalm.</strong></span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I want to show that the people in the days of Psalms, also had questions for God and they expressed them – they poured out their hearts to God. God knows how we feel in our hearts when we are hard pressed down by the things of life – <strong>GOD LOVES US NO MATTER WHAT</strong> <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Romans/8/Romans-chapter-8.html"><strong>(Romans 8)</strong></a>!! And God wants us to come to <strong>HIM</strong> and <strong>CAST ALL</strong> those <strong>CARES</strong>, things upon Him, just like the people in the Psalms. <strong>GOD CARES FOR US</strong> <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/1-Peter/5/1-Peter-5-7.html"><strong>(1 Peter 5:7)</strong></a>!!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">As we see from the Psalms, <strong>NO MATTER WHAT</strong> David faced, he <strong>PRAISED, THANKED, AND WORSHIPPED GOD</strong>!! <strong>NOT</strong> that he was glad he was going through, but he <strong>TRUSTED</strong> that <strong>GOD WOULD</strong> rescue him, and bring him through <strong>WHATEVER</strong> he faced; David remembered that <strong>GOD</strong> had brought him through every time in the past!! Therefore, let us each day, as we read these Psalms, do as David did, <strong>PRAISE, THANK, AND WORSHIP GOD</strong> for <strong>HIS GOODNESS</strong> to us!!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">There is <strong>ALWAYS</strong> something we can look back at, and see how <strong>GOD</strong>, our <strong>ABBA</strong>, has brought us out of!! And we can look at our present lives, and see <strong>GOD</strong> bringing us out of something every day!!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>GOD IS A GOOD. GOOD, GOOD FATHER to us; HE takes GREAT care of us!!</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Questions:</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>1. In today’s Psalm, do you see what David is praising God for, being thankful to God for, or worshiping God for?</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>2. Today, what are YOU praising God for, thankful to God for, or worshipping God for?</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Just as before, I pray the explanation of each Chapter of the Book of Psalms, is a <strong>BLESSING</strong> to you all as you all dive deeper into the Word of God this year!!</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">And don’t forget to pray as you study this material, asking Holy Spirit to give you all the revelational knowledge <strong>YOU</strong> <strong>NEED</strong>, to transform your life from the inside out!! I pray this year will be your <strong>BEST</strong> year ever!! Stay walking hand in hand with our loving Heavenly Father, our <strong>ABBA</strong>, <strong>ALWAYS</strong> acknowledging Holy Spirit to lead and guide you in the way you should go daily, not going your own way, and be a disciple of Jesus, not a fan, then you won’t go wrong!!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">God’s <strong>BLESSINGS</strong> to you all and your families!!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">In Christ,</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Rev. Dr. Dorothy E. Hooks</span></p>Psalms 31 Explained!!tag:abusedwoman.ning.com,2024-03-20:3596009:BlogPost:933712024-03-20T04:00:00.000ZDr. Dorothy E. Hooks, PsyDhttps://abusedwoman.ning.com/profile/drdehooks
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Chapter Commentary:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>David begins this psalm with a prayer for deliverance from his enemies and for guidance. He trusts in the Lord for stability, security, and protection. Everything, including David's life, is placed in God's care (</strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/31/Psalm-31-1.html"><strong>Psalm 31:1–5</strong></a><strong>).</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Next, David praises God for the times when he experienced divine rescue. David shuns those who worship false gods, pointing to how the One True God answered his prayers. Because of that history, David is confident that God has placed him in a position of safety and stability (</strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/31/Psalm-31-6.html"><strong>Psalm 31:6–8</strong></a><strong>).</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Even so, David still experiences hardships. His enemies plot and lie about him. Friends and neighbors turn their backs on him. As it would for anyone, this pushes David to exhaustion and tempts him to despair. Nevertheless, he trusts in the Lord and believes his entire life is controlled and guided by God's hand (</strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/31/Psalm-31-9.html"><strong>Psalm 31:9–15</strong></a><strong>).</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>In ancient figures of speech, a shining face represented happiness and approval. Hebrew thinking also used "light" as a symbol for truth and goodness. So, when David asks God to "shine His face," he is asking for divine approval and blessing. This echoes the words God gave to Aaron to use when blessing Israel (</strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Numbers/6/Numbers-6-22.html"><strong>Numbers 6:22–27</strong></a><strong>). David prays that his scheming enemies be the ones to suffer loss and death (</strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/31/Psalm-31-16.html"><strong>Psalm 31:16–18</strong></a><strong>).</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>The psalm closes with expressions of amazement. God serves as a refuge of goodness for those who trust in Him. Those who follow the Lord will ultimately be rescued from all evil, including plots and accusations. Although David's natural fears made him feel alienated from the Lord, he testifies that the Lord heard his prayer. He concludes with an appeal to the Lord's people, knowing the Lord avenges the wicked. He encourages all who trust God to be purposeful, brave, and constant in their faith (</strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/31/Psalm-31-19.html"><strong>Psalm 31:19–24</strong></a><strong>).</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Verse Context:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/31/Psalm-31-1.html">Psalm 31:1–8</a> reveals David's trust in God to rescue him from his enemies. He detests idolaters but rejoices in the Lord's unfailing love. He praises the Lord for protecting him and allowing him to stand in a spacious place. These verses parallel similar psalms, in which David looks back on God's prior rescues in answer to prayer.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/31/Psalm-31-9.html">Psalm 31:9–13</a> continues David's psalm of praise. He asks the Lord to be gracious to him. He mentions how sin leads to spiritual weakness, while also mourning how the deadly threat of his enemies has caused friends to abandon him. He hears rumors and conversations that inspire terror, knowing his foes scheme against him. And yet, David will not succumb to despair; he chooses to trust in God, as the next passage shows.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/31/Psalm-31-14.html">Psalm 31:14–22</a> comes after David expressed sorrow over persecution and abandonment. Despite hardship, David tells God he still trusts in Him. He regarded the Lord as the foundation of his confidence. David asks the Lord to be forgiving and merciful, preserving him from the enemies who have attacked him. This passage celebrates God's forgiving nature, while looking back on prior instances of rescue.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/31/Psalm-31-23.html">Psalm 31:23–24</a> closes the song of praise with a call to worship. After explaining God's prior rescue, and asking for deliverance, David encourages others. Those who love God should humbly rest in the Lord's power, allowing that trust to bring courage.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Chapter Summary:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Because God has rescued him in the past, David chooses to trust the Lord even when he is in danger. Neighbors and friends may abandon him, and enemies may plot, but David is confident he will be vindicated. He also calls on others to be firm and brave as they choose to trust in God.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Chapter Context:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>David mentions dangers and enemies in this psalm. He may have been referring to besieged cities such as Keilah (<a href="https://www.bibleref.com/1-Samuel/23/1-Samuel-23-1.html">1 Samuel 23:1–15</a>) or Ziklag (<a href="https://www.bibleref.com/1-Samuel/30/1-Samuel-chapter-30.html">1 Samuel 30</a>). Despite the plots of his enemies and abandonment by friends, David trusts in the Lord, receives an answer to his prayer, and encourages his fellow believers to love the Lord and be strong. This echoes themes also seen in <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/4/Psalms-chapter-4.html">Psalms 4</a>, <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/25/Psalms-chapter-25.html">25</a>, and <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/71/Psalms-chapter-71.html">71</a>.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Book Summary:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The book of Psalms is composed of individual songs, hymns, or poems, each of which is a <strong>''Psalm''</strong> in and of itself. These works contain a wide variety of themes. Some Psalms focus on praising and worshipping God.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Others cry out in anguish over the pain of life. Still other Psalms look forward to the coming of the Messiah. While some Psalms are related, each has its own historical and biblical context.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">To help you all and myself get a full understanding of the <strong>Book of Psalms</strong>, I am going back to the beginning of Psalms, and including an explanation of each Chapter I have read.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">And just as some of the current explanation of the Psalms having the Scripture links, and some won’t, so will these reposted ones have the same<strong>.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Again, this will help you all dig deep into your study of the Book of Psalm. I will redo Psalms 1 to Psalms 43.</strong> <strong>I will post Psalms 31 today, with Psalms 83.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>I think it is a great idea to go back and study Psalms 1 to Psalms 43 with the explanation. Because the ones with the explanation will give you a detailed explanation of each Psalm.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I want to show that the people in the days of Psalms, also had questions for God and they expressed them – they poured out their hearts to God. God knows how we feel in our hearts when we are hard pressed down by the things of life – <strong>GOD LOVES US NO MATTER WHAT</strong> <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Romans/8/Romans-chapter-8.html"><strong>(Romans 8)</strong></a>!! And God wants us to come to <strong>HIM</strong> and <strong>CAST ALL</strong> those <strong>CARES</strong>, things upon Him, just like the people in the Psalms. <strong>GOD CARES FOR US</strong> <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/1-Peter/5/1-Peter-5-7.html"><strong>(1 Peter 5:7)</strong></a>!!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">As we see from the Psalms, <strong>NO MATTER WHAT</strong> David faced, he <strong>PRAISED, THANKED, AND WORSHIPPED GOD</strong>!! <strong>NOT</strong> that he was glad he was going through, but he <strong>TRUSTED</strong> that <strong>GOD WOULD</strong> rescue him, and bring him through <strong>WHATEVER</strong> he faced; David remembered that <strong>GOD</strong> had brought him through every time in the past!! Therefore, let us each day, as we read these Psalms, do as David did, <strong>PRAISE, THANK, AND WORSHIP GOD</strong> for <strong>HIS GOODNESS</strong> to us!!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">There is <strong>ALWAYS</strong> something we can look back at, and see how <strong>GOD</strong>, our <strong>ABBA</strong>, has brought us out of!! And we can look at our present lives, and see <strong>GOD</strong> bringing us out of something every day!!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>GOD IS A GOOD. GOOD, GOOD FATHER to us; HE takes GREAT care of us!!</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Questions:</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>1. In today’s Psalm, do you see what David is praising God for, being thankful to God for, or worshiping God for?</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>2. Today, what are YOU praising God for, thankful to God for, or worshipping God for?</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Just as before, I pray the explanation of each Chapter of the Book of Psalms, is a <strong>BLESSING</strong> to you all as you all dive deeper into the Word of God this year!!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">And don’t forget to pray as you study this material, asking Holy Spirit to give you all the revelational knowledge <strong>YOU</strong> <strong>NEED</strong>, to transform your life from the inside out!! I pray this year will be your <strong>BEST</strong> year ever!! Stay walking hand in hand with our loving Heavenly Father, our <strong>ABBA</strong>, <strong>ALWAYS</strong> acknowledging Holy Spirit to lead and guide you in the way you should go daily, not going your own way, and be a disciple of Jesus, not a fan, then you won’t go wrong!!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12401783060?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Click Here for PDF Version of “Psalms 31 Explained!!”</a></strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">God’s <strong>BLESSINGS</strong> to you all and your families!!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">In Christ,</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Rev. Dr. Dorothy E. Hooks</span></p>Psalms 30 Explained!!tag:abusedwoman.ning.com,2024-03-19:3596009:BlogPost:934582024-03-19T04:00:00.000ZDr. Dorothy E. Hooks, PsyDhttps://abusedwoman.ning.com/profile/drdehooks
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Chapter Commentary:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>The first words of this psalm connect it to a dedication. This likely refers to when David consecrated the future site of the temple (</strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/1-Chronicles/22/1-Chronicles-22-1.html"><strong>1 Chronicles 22:1</strong></a><strong>; </strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/2-Chronicles/3/2-Chronicles-3-1.html"><strong>2 Chronicles 3:1</strong></a><strong>). This came after David sinned by conducting an improper census (</strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/1-Chronicles/21/1-Chronicles-21-7.html"><strong>1 Chronicles 21:7–14</strong></a><strong>). God's response was judgment tempered by mercy. Rather than allowing David to fall to his enemies, the Lord sent a plague on the nation. Even that was cut short, as David pleaded for his people (</strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/1-Chronicles/21/1-Chronicles-21-15.html"><strong>1 Chronicles 21:15–17</strong></a><strong>). The themes of God's mercy, rescue from death, judgment on arrogance, and pleas for forgiveness are key to this psalm.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>David praises the Lord because God had lifted him up from distress. God didn't allow David to fall to his enemies. Perhaps David was also recalling a deathly illness, possibly the same plague that fell on Israel. Scripture records many instances where a human enemy threatened David's life. Yet God kept him alive through all those trials. Rather than allowing David to fall, God chose to rescue him, even from the brink of death (</strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/30/Psalm-30-1.html"><strong>Psalm 30:1–3</strong></a><strong>).</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Responding to this mercy, David appealed to the Lord's people to praise God and thank Him. This passage connects God's judgment to the sin of arrogance. When David became too complacent about his own power, the Lord chastised him. Feeling overconfident pride means trusting one's own power instead of relying on God. Even as he was being corrected, David recognized such measures are temporary for believers. God's love is eternal, so those who trust in Him can rejoice even when they experience discipline (</strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/30/Psalm-30-4.html"><strong>Psalm 30:4–7</strong></a><strong>).</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>David seems to reflect on the way he prayed when God sent righteous discipline. Rather than beg for life, for life's sake, David wanted to continue praising and worshipping the Lord.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Part of his appeal for mercy was this desire to give more glory to God. Because he turned from arrogance to humility, David was forgiven, and God turned his grief into joy. Rather than being trapped in misery and shame, David was able to embrace the joy of God's forgiveness. For that, David intends to offer unending thanks (</strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/30/Psalm-30-8.html"><strong>Psalm 30:8–12</strong></a><strong>).</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Verse Context:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/30/Psalm-30-1.html">Psalm 30:1–5</a> opens by praising the Lord. David recalls God's forgiveness and healing, allowing him to live. He calls upon the righteous to praise and thank the Lord. David also reflects upon the brevity of the Lord's anger. Although the Lord disciplined and therefore David wept through the night, his joy soon returned when the discipline ended. For the believer, God's rebuke is temporary, but His love is eternal.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/30/Psalm-30-6.html"><strong>Psalm 30:6–10</strong></a> <strong>contains David's appeal for God's mercy. These words may have been his prayer when appealing to God for forgiveness over a sinful choice he made as king</strong> <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/1-Chronicles/21/1-Chronicles-21-7.html"><strong>(1 Chronicles 21:7–17)</strong></a><strong>. He calls on the Lord, his helper, to be merciful to him. David frames his request as one who wants to live so he can continue to worship God.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/30/Psalm-30-11.html"><strong>Psalm 30:11–12</strong></a> <strong>follows David's prayers for mercy and healing. The Lord answered his prayer, so David rejoices and exchanges his attitude of grief for gladness. He determines to praise the Lord and to thank Him forever. </strong><strong>The psalm ends as it began: with praise and thanksgiving.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Chapter Summary:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>David praises God for His mercy and rescue. This psalm speaks of God pulling David from the brink of ruin, while also speaking of God's righteous judgment. This was likely composed in response to the plague which struck Israel when David took an improper census</strong> <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/1-Chronicles/21/1-Chronicles-21-7.html"><strong>(1 Chronicles 21:7–14)</strong></a><strong>. For believers, the Lord's discipline is temporary, but His love is eternal. Because David has been rescued, he can continue to praise God and worship His name.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Chapter Context:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>This psalm of David magnifies the Lord's attribute of omnipotence. David draws pictures from nature to illustrate God's power. The psalm parallels </strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/8/Psalms-chapter-8.html"><strong>Psalm 8</strong></a><strong> in its revelation of God through nature. Based on the imagery, David may have witnessed a potent thunderstorm moving from the Mediterranean Sea across the region. The theme of trust in God, thanks to His demonstrated power, is common in Scripture (</strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Hebrews/11/Hebrews-chapter-11.html"><strong>Hebrews 11</strong></a><strong>)</strong><strong>.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Book Summary:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The book of Psalms is composed of individual songs, hymns, or poems, each of which is a <strong>''Psalm''</strong> in and of itself. These works contain a wide variety of themes. Some Psalms focus on praising and worshipping God. Others cry out in anguish over the pain of life. Still other Psalms look forward to the coming of the Messiah. While some Psalms are related, each has its own historical and biblical context.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">To help you all and myself get a full understanding of the <strong>Book of Psalms</strong>, I am going back to the beginning of Psalms, and including an explanation of each Chapter I have read.</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">And just as some of the current explanation of the Psalms having the Scripture links, and some won’t, so will these reposted ones have the same<strong>. Again, this will help you all dig deep into your study of the Book of Psalm. I will redo Psalms 1 to Psalms 43.</strong> <strong>I will post Psalms 30 today, with Psalms 82.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>I think it is a great idea to go back and study Psalms 1 to Psalms 43 with the explanation. Because the ones with the explanation will give you a detailed explanation of each Psalm.</strong></span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>I want to show that the people in the days of Psalms, also had questions for God and they expressed them – they poured out their hearts to God. God knows how we feel in our hearts when we are hard pressed down by the things of life – GOD LOVES US NO MATTER WHAT <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Romans/8/Romans-chapter-8.html">(Romans 8)</a>!! </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">And God wants us to come to <strong>HIM</strong> and <strong>CAST ALL</strong> those <strong>CARES</strong>, things upon Him, just like the people in the Psalms. <strong>GOD CARES FOR US</strong> <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/1-Peter/5/1-Peter-5-7.html"><strong>(1 Peter 5:7)</strong></a>!!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">As we see from the Psalms, <strong>NO MATTER WHAT</strong> David faced, he <strong>PRAISED, THANKED, AND WORSHIPPED GOD</strong>!! <strong>NOT</strong> that he was glad he was going through, but he <strong>TRUSTED</strong> that <strong>GOD WOULD</strong> rescue him, and bring him through <strong>WHATEVER</strong> he faced; David remembered that <strong>GOD</strong> had brought him through every time in the past!! Therefore, let us each day, as we read these Psalms, do as David did, <strong>PRAISE, THANK, AND WORSHIP GOD</strong> for <strong>HIS GOODNESS</strong> to us!!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">There is <strong>ALWAYS</strong> something we can look back at, and see how <strong>GOD</strong>, our <strong>ABBA</strong>, has brought us out of!! And we can look at our present lives, and see <strong>GOD</strong> bringing us out of something every day!!</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>GOD IS A GOOD. GOOD, GOOD FATHER to us; HE takes GREAT care of us!!</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Questions:</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>1. In today’s Psalm, do you see what David is praising God for, being thankful to God for, or worshiping God for?</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>2. Today, what are YOU praising God for, thankful to God for, or worshipping God for?</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Just as before, I pray the explanation of each Chapter of the Book of Psalms, is a <strong>BLESSING</strong> to you all as you all dive deeper into the Word of God this year!!</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">And don’t forget to pray as you study this material, asking Holy Spirit to give you all the revelational knowledge <strong>YOU</strong> <strong>NEED</strong>, to transform your life from the inside out!! I pray this year will be your <strong>BEST</strong> year ever!! Stay walking hand in hand with our loving Heavenly Father, our <strong>ABBA</strong>, <strong>ALWAYS</strong> acknowledging Holy Spirit to lead and guide you in the way you should go daily, not going your own way, and be a disciple of Jesus, not a fan, then you won’t go wrong!!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12401758854?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Click Here for PDF Version of “Psalms 30 Explained!!”</a></strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">God’s <strong>BLESSINGS</strong> to you all and your families!!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">In Christ,</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Rev. Dr. Dorothy E. Hooks</span></p>Psalms 82 Explained!!tag:abusedwoman.ning.com,2024-03-19:3596009:BlogPost:933672024-03-19T04:00:00.000ZDr. Dorothy E. Hooks, PsyDhttps://abusedwoman.ning.com/profile/drdehooks
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Reference & Commentary for Psalms 82:</strong></span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Psalms 82 Title:</strong> <strong>“Earthly Judges Before The Great Judge”</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Book Summary:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The book of Psalms is composed of individual songs, hymns, or poems, each of which is a <strong>''Psalm''</strong> in and of itself. These works contain a wide variety of themes. Some Psalms focus on praising and worshipping God. Others cry out in anguish over the pain of life. Still other Psalms look forward to the coming of the Messiah. While some Psalms are related, each has its own historical and biblical context.</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">To help you all and myself get a full understanding of the <strong>Book of Psalms</strong>, I am going back to the beginning of Psalms, and including an explanation of each Chapter I have read.</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">And just as some of the current explanation of the Psalms having the Scripture links, and some won’t, so will these reposted ones have the same<strong>. Again, this will help you all dig deep into your study of the Book of Psalm. I will redo Psalms 1 to Psalms 43.</strong> <strong>I will post Psalms 30 today, with Psalms 82.</strong></span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>I think it is a great idea to go back and study Psalms 1 to Psalms 43 with the explanation. Because the ones with the explanation will give you a detailed explanation of each Psalm.</strong></span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I want to show that the people in the days of Psalms, also had questions for God and they expressed them – they poured out their hearts to God. God knows how we feel in our hearts when we are hard pressed down by the things of life – <strong>GOD LOVES US NO MATTER WHAT</strong> <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Romans/8/Romans-chapter-8.html"><strong>(Romans 8)</strong></a>!! And God wants us to come to <strong>HIM</strong> and <strong>CAST ALL</strong> those <strong>CARES</strong>, things upon Him, just like the people in the Psalms. <strong>GOD CARES FOR US</strong> <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/1-Peter/5/1-Peter-5-7.html"><strong>(1 Peter 5:7)</strong></a>!!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">As we see from the Psalms, <strong>NO MATTER WHAT</strong> David faced, he <strong>PRAISED, THANKED, AND WORSHIPPED GOD</strong>!! <strong>NOT</strong> that he was glad he was going through, but he <strong>TRUSTED</strong> that <strong>GOD WOULD</strong> rescue him, and bring him through <strong>WHATEVER</strong> he faced; David remembered that <strong>GOD</strong> had brought him through every time in the past!! Therefore, let us each day, as we read these Psalms, do as David did, <strong>PRAISE, THANK, AND WORSHIP GOD</strong> for <strong>HIS GOODNESS</strong> to us!!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">There is <strong>ALWAYS</strong> something we can look back at, and see how <strong>GOD</strong>, our <strong>ABBA</strong>, has brought us out of!! And we can look at our present lives, and see <strong>GOD</strong> bringing us out of something every day!!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>GOD IS A GOOD. GOOD, GOOD FATHER to us; HE takes GREAT care of us!!</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Questions:</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>1. In today’s Psalm, do you see what David is praising God for, being thankful to God for, or worshiping God for?</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>2. Today, what are YOU praising God for, thankful to God for, or worshipping God for?</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Just as before, I pray the explanation of each Chapter of the Book of Psalms, is a <strong>BLESSING</strong> to you all as you all dive deeper into the Word of God this year!!</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">And don’t forget to pray as you study this material, asking Holy Spirit to give you all the revelational knowledge <strong>YOU</strong> <strong>NEED</strong>, to transform your life from the inside out!! I pray this year will be your <strong>BEST</strong> year ever!! Stay walking hand in hand with our loving Heavenly Father, our <strong>ABBA</strong>, <strong>ALWAYS</strong> acknowledging Holy Spirit to lead and guide you in the way you should go daily, not going your own way, and be a disciple of Jesus, not a fan, then you won’t go wrong!!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12401749691?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Click Here for PDF Version of “Psalms 82 Explained!!”</a></strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12401749696?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Click Here for PDF of "Links to Psalms 44 to 81 Explained!!”</a></strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">God's <strong>BLESSINGS</strong> to you all and your families!!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">In Christ,</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Rev. Dr. Dorothy E. Hooks, PsyD</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: left;"></p>Psalms 29 Explained!!tag:abusedwoman.ning.com,2024-03-18:3596009:BlogPost:934532024-03-18T04:00:00.000ZDr. Dorothy E. Hooks, PsyDhttps://abusedwoman.ning.com/profile/drdehooks
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Click Reference Link to Read Chapter:</strong> <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/29/Psalms-chapter-29.html"><strong>BibleRef.com</strong></a></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Chapter…</u></strong></span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Click Reference Link to Read Chapter:</strong> <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/29/Psalms-chapter-29.html"><strong>BibleRef.com</strong></a></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Chapter Commentary:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>This psalm begins with an appeal from David: for the angels to speak of the Lord's glory and strength. He tells these spiritual beings to give God the glory He deserves and to worship the Lord in the splendor of holiness</strong> <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/29/Psalm-29-1.html"><strong>(Psalm 29:1–2)</strong></a><strong>.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>David then draws attention to the Lord's power, speaking often of "the voice of the LORD." God's voice is not simply His speech or how He communicates. When God speaks, He wills something to be</strong> <strong>(</strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Genesis/1/Genesis-1-1.html"><strong>Genesis 1:1–3</strong></a><strong>; </strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/33/Psalm-33-6.html"><strong>Psalm 33:6</strong></a><strong>)</strong><strong>. When David speaks of the power of God's voice, he refers to the omnipotent power held by the Creator. This passage may have been inspired by powerful storms coming into Israel from the Mediterranean Sea. In that sense, God's voice shatters trees, moves mountains, shakes deserts, and strips forests bare</strong> <strong>(</strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/29/Psalm-29-3.html"><strong>Psalm 29:3–9</strong></a><strong>)</strong><strong>. Those in the temple—possibly meaning the angels in heaven</strong> <strong>(</strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/11/Psalm-11-4.html"><strong>Psalm 11:4</strong></a><strong>)</strong><strong>—shout out God's glory.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>In all these things, God is sovereign. Even over the greatest of all natural disasters—the flood of Noah</strong> <strong>(</strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Genesis/7/Genesis-7-4.html"><strong>Genesis 7:4</strong></a><strong>)</strong><strong>—God was seated on His throne. The psalm closes as David asks for strength. In this context, that likely means courage and conviction</strong> <strong>(</strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Hebrews/10/Hebrews-10-23.html"><strong>Hebrews 10:23</strong></a><strong>)</strong><strong>, maintaining faith by relying on God's power instead of our own</strong> <strong>(</strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/29/Psalm-29-10.html"><strong>Psalm 29:10–11</strong></a><strong>)</strong><strong>.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Verse Context:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/29/Psalm-29-1.html">Psalm 29:1–2</a></strong> <strong>call on angels to credit God for his glory and power. Three times David uses a word translated "ascribe" to direct the angels. In response to all that the Lord stands for, these spiritual beings should worship Him in the splendor of holiness. These two verses are an apt introduction. What follows is the psalmist's description of the Lord's power and sovereign control of nature.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/29/Psalm-29-3.html">Psalm 29:3–9</a></strong> <strong>uses the phrase "the voice of the LORD" seven times. Each time, the designation precedes an example of God's power over nature. God's speech represents His will: that which He commands to happen will always happen. These examples offer a strong reason to associate God with glory and to give Him worship. Psalm 8 also expresses wonder at God's creative power.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/29/Psalm-29-10.html">Psalm 29:10–11</a></strong> <strong>is the closing section of David's proclamation. He lifts up the Lord as King forever and prays the King will strengthen and bless His people with peace. This is a fitting conclusion to a psalm that extols the Lord's omnipotent power over nature. The eternal King, who is strong enough to control nature, is strong enough to empower and calm His people.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Chapter Summary:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>David depicts the power of God's will—referred to as His "voice"—using imagery from thunderstorms and earthquakes. He calls on heaven to praise God. The Lord's voice has the power to shatter great trees, uproot mountains, shake deserts, strip forests, and strike terror into all living things. None of these events are mere change, but God is control of them all. David asks God to provide confidence and strength to Israel as they remember His omnipotent power.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Chapter Context:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>This psalm of David magnifies the Lord's attribute of omnipotence. David draws pictures from nature to illustrate God's power. The psalm parallels <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/8/Psalms-chapter-8.html">Psalm 8</a> in its revelation of God through nature. Based on the imagery, David may have witnessed a potent thunderstorm moving from the Mediterranean Sea across the region. The theme of trust in God, thanks to His demonstrated power, is common in Scripture (<a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Hebrews/11/Hebrews-chapter-11.html">Hebrews 11</a>).</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Book Summary:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The book of Psalms is composed of individual songs, hymns, or poems, each of which is a <strong>''Psalm''</strong> in and of itself. These works contain a wide variety of themes. Some Psalms focus on praising and worshipping God. Others cry out in anguish over the pain of life. Still other Psalms look forward to the coming of the Messiah. While some Psalms are related, each has its own historical and biblical context.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">To help you all and myself get a full understanding of the <strong>Book of Psalms</strong>, I am going back to the beginning of Psalms, and including an explanation of each Chapter I have read.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">And just as some of the current explanation of the Psalms having the Scripture links, and some won’t, so will these reposted ones have the same<strong>. Again, this will help you all dig deep into your study of the Book of Psalm. I will redo Psalms 1 to Psalms 43.</strong> <strong>I will post Psalms 29 today, with Psalms 81.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>I think it is a great idea to go back and study Psalms 1 to Psalms 43 with the explanation. Because the ones with the explanation will give you a detailed explanation of each Psalm.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I want to show that the people in the days of Psalms, also had questions for God and they expressed them – they poured out their hearts to God. God knows how we feel in our hearts when we are hard pressed down by the things of life – <strong>GOD LOVES US NO MATTER WHAT</strong> <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Romans/8/Romans-chapter-8.html"><strong>(Romans 8)</strong></a>!! And God wants us to come to <strong>HIM</strong> and <strong>CAST ALL</strong> those <strong>CARES</strong>, things upon Him, just like the people in the Psalms. <strong>GOD CARES FOR US</strong> <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/1-Peter/5/1-Peter-5-7.html"><strong>(1 Peter 5:7)</strong></a>!!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">As we see from the Psalms, <strong>NO MATTER WHAT</strong> David faced, he <strong>PRAISED, THANKED, AND WORSHIPPED GOD</strong>!! <strong>NOT</strong> that he was glad he was going through, but he <strong>TRUSTED</strong> that <strong>GOD WOULD</strong> rescue him, and bring him through <strong>WHATEVER</strong> he faced; David remembered that <strong>GOD</strong> had brought him through every time in the past!! Therefore, let us each day, as we read these Psalms, do as David did, <strong>PRAISE, THANK, AND WORSHIP GOD</strong> for <strong>HIS GOODNESS</strong> to us!!</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">There is <strong>ALWAYS</strong> something we can look back at, and see how <strong>GOD</strong>, our <strong>ABBA</strong>, has brought us out of!! And we can look at our present lives, and see <strong>GOD</strong> bringing us out of something every day!!</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>GOD IS A GOOD. GOOD, GOOD FATHER to us; HE takes GREAT care of us!!</strong></span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Questions:</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>1. In today’s Psalm, do you see what David is praising God for, being thankful to God for, or worshiping God for?</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>2. Today, what are YOU praising God for, thankful to God for, or worshipping God for?</strong></span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Just as before, I pray the explanation of each Chapter of the Book of Psalms, is a <strong>BLESSING</strong> to you all as you all dive deeper into the Word of God this year!!</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">And don’t forget to pray as you study this material, asking Holy Spirit to give you all the revelational knowledge <strong>YOU</strong> <strong>NEED</strong>, to transform your life from the inside out!! I pray this year will be your <strong>BEST</strong> year ever!! Stay walking hand in hand with our loving Heavenly Father, our <strong>ABBA</strong>, <strong>ALWAYS</strong> acknowledging Holy Spirit to lead and guide you in the way you should go daily, not going your own way, and be a disciple of Jesus, not a fan, then you won’t go wrong!!</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12401577252?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Click Here for PDF Version of “Psalms 29 Explained!!”</a></strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12401577080?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Click Here for PDF Version of “Links to Psalms 1 to 28 Explained!!”</a></strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">God's <strong>BLESSINGS</strong> to you all and your families!!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">In Christ,</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Rev. Dr. Dorothy E. Hooks, PsyD</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong> </strong></span></p>Psalms 81 Explained!!tag:abusedwoman.ning.com,2024-03-18:3596009:BlogPost:933642024-03-18T04:00:00.000ZDr. Dorothy E. Hooks, PsyDhttps://abusedwoman.ning.com/profile/drdehooks
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Click Reference Link to Read Chapter:</strong> <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/81/Psalms-chapter-81.html"><strong>BibleRef.com…</strong></a></span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Click Reference Link to Read Chapter:</strong> <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/81/Psalms-chapter-81.html"><strong>BibleRef.com</strong></a></span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Reference & Commentary for Psalms 81:</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="https://enduringword.com/bible-commentary/psalm-81/"><strong>Enduring Word Commentary</strong></a></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Psalms 81 Title:</strong> <strong>“Gathering God’s People to Listen And Obey”</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Book Summary:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The book of Psalms is composed of individual songs, hymns, or poems, each of which is a <strong>''Psalm''</strong> in and of itself. These works contain a wide variety of themes. Some Psalms focus on praising and worshipping God. Others cry out in anguish over the pain of life. Still other Psalms look forward to the coming of the Messiah. While some Psalms are related, each has its own historical and biblical context.</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">To help you all and myself get a full understanding of the <strong>Book of Psalms</strong>, I am going back to the beginning of Psalms, and including an explanation of each Chapter I have read.</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">And just as some of the current explanation of the Psalms having the Scripture links, and some won’t, so will these reposted ones have the same<strong>. Again, this will help you all dig deep into your study of the Book of Psalm. I will redo Psalms 1 to Psalms 43.</strong> <strong>I will post Psalms 29 today, with Psalms 81.</strong></span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>I think it is a great idea to go back and study Psalms 1 to Psalms 43 with the explanation. Because the ones with the explanation will give you a detailed explanation of each Psalm.</strong></span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I want to show that the people in the days of Psalms, also had questions for God and they expressed them – they poured out their hearts to God. God knows how we feel in our hearts when we are hard pressed down by the things of life – <strong>GOD LOVES US NO MATTER WHAT</strong> <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Romans/8/Romans-chapter-8.html"><strong>(Romans 8)</strong></a>!! And God wants us to come to <strong>HIM</strong> and <strong>CAST ALL</strong> those <strong>CARES</strong>, things upon Him, just like the people in the Psalms. <strong>GOD CARES FOR US</strong> <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/1-Peter/5/1-Peter-5-7.html"><strong>(1 Peter 5:7)</strong></a>!!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">As we see from the Psalms, <strong>NO MATTER WHAT</strong> David faced, he <strong>PRAISED, THANKED, AND WORSHIPPED GOD</strong>!! <strong>NOT</strong> that he was glad he was going through, but he <strong>TRUSTED</strong> that <strong>GOD WOULD</strong> rescue him, and bring him through <strong>WHATEVER</strong> he faced; David remembered that <strong>GOD</strong> had brought him through every time in the past!! Therefore, let us each day, as we read these Psalms, do as David did, <strong>PRAISE, THANK, AND WORSHIP GOD</strong> for <strong>HIS GOODNESS</strong> to us!!</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">There is <strong>ALWAYS</strong> something we can look back at, and see how <strong>GOD</strong>, our <strong>ABBA</strong>, has brought us out of!! And we can look at our present lives, and see <strong>GOD</strong> bringing us out of something every day!!</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>GOD IS A GOOD. GOOD, GOOD FATHER to us; HE takes GREAT care of us!!</strong></span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Questions:</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>1. In today’s Psalm, do you see what David is praising God for, being thankful to God for, or worshiping God for?</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>2. Today, what are YOU praising God for, thankful to God for, or worshipping God for?</strong></span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Just as before, I pray the explanation of each Chapter of the Book of Psalms, is a <strong>BLESSING</strong> to you all as you all dive deeper into the Word of God this year!!</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">And don’t forget to pray as you study this material, asking Holy Spirit to give you all the revelational knowledge <strong>YOU</strong> <strong>NEED</strong>, to transform your life from the inside out!! I pray this year will be your <strong>BEST</strong> year ever!! Stay walking hand in hand with our loving Heavenly Father, our <strong>ABBA</strong>, <strong>ALWAYS</strong> acknowledging Holy Spirit to lead and guide you in the way you should go daily, not going your own way, and be a disciple of Jesus, not a fan, then you won’t go wrong!!</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12401573890?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Click Here for PDF Version of “Psalms 81 Explained!!”</a></strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12401573897?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Click Here for PDF of "Links to Psalms 44 to 80 Explained!!”</a></strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">God's <strong>BLESSINGS</strong> to you all and your families!!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">In Christ,</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Rev. Dr. Dorothy E. Hooks, PsyD</span></p>Psalms 28 Explained!!tag:abusedwoman.ning.com,2024-03-17:3596009:BlogPost:934492024-03-17T04:00:00.000ZDr. Dorothy E. Hooks, PsyDhttps://abusedwoman.ning.com/profile/drdehooks
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Click Reference Link to Read Psalms 28 Chapter:</strong> <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/28/Psalms-chapter-28.html"><strong>BibleRef.com…</strong></a></span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Click Reference Link to Read Psalms 28 Chapter:</strong> <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/28/Psalms-chapter-28.html"><strong>BibleRef.com</strong></a></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Chapter Commentary:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>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 hear his cry. He calls the Lord his rock. If the Lord does not answer his prayer, he believes his fate is like that of those whose destiny is death and destruction</strong> <strong>(</strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/28/Psalm-28-1.html"><strong>Psalm 28:1–2</strong></a><strong>)</strong><strong>.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>As he continues, David uses phrasing that is both a request and a statement, combined. David is confident that he doesn't share in wicked actions, so he is confident God will not "drag him off" when judging sinners. David describes evil people, in part, as those deceptively speaking politely, while planning to do evil. He prays the Lord will judge depraved people in proportion to their sins.</strong> <strong>(</strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/28/Psalm-28-3.html"><strong>Psalm 28:3–4</strong></a><strong>)</strong><strong>.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>David points out that the wicked ignore and reject the Lord's works. Despite all that God has shown, in nature and by miracles, those who reject Him refuse to see the truth. David prays that the Lord will repay them for their evil; he knows those who turn away from God will suffer eternal loss</strong> <strong>(</strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/28/Psalm-28-5.html"><strong>Psalm 28:5</strong></a><strong>)</strong><strong>.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>The psalm concludes with praise that God has answered David's prayer. David was a warrior</strong> <strong>(</strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/144/Psalm-144-1.html"><strong>Psalm 144:1</strong></a><strong>)</strong> <strong>who knew the value of a shield. God provided David with both protection and a sense of confidence. David applies this same idea to God's protection of His people, most especially God's plan to bring Messiah into the world. David was also a shepherd</strong> <strong>(</strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/1-Samuel/17/1-Samuel-17-34.html"><strong>1 Samuel 17:34</strong></a><strong>)</strong><strong>, and he uses shepherding terminology to speak about the Lord's guiding security</strong> <strong>(</strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/28/Psalm-28-6.html"><strong>Psalm 28:6–9</strong></a><strong>)</strong><strong>.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Verse Context:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/28/Psalm-28-1.html">Psalm 28:1–5</a></strong> <strong>begins with David's plea for help and a request to be spared from the fate of evildoers. Other psalms indicated David's intent to avoid sin and the consequences it brings <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/28/Psalm-28-4.html">(Psalm 26:4–5)</a>. He knows the wicked are bound for eternal destruction and asks God to repay them for their evil deeds and rejection of holiness.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/28/Psalm-28-6.html">Psalm 28:6–7</a></strong> <strong>gives thanks to the Lord for answering David's prayer. David's response is to trust in the Lord wholeheartedly. Trust in God transformed his fear into peace and his trial into triumph. God's power and protection are seen clearly in David's praise.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/28/Psalm-28-8.html">Psalm 28:8–9</a></strong> <strong>comes after David has prayed to the Lord as his Rock. He requested help in the face of his enemies. He urged the Lord to punish the wicked in proportion to their evil. Next, he praised God for answering his prayer by giving him power and protection. Now he expands his perspective to include all the Lord's people. He views the Lord as the power and protection of His people, and he asks God to bless them and shepherd them forever.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Chapter Summary:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>David prays for God to hear him, noting the distinction between himself and those who wickedly reject God. Because he honors the Lord, David expects to be spared from the fate of evil people. Prior experience has made David confident in God's protection, a theme which he encourages all God's people to embrace.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Chapter Context:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Some scholars attribute this psalm to an unknown author. However, it seems reasonable to credit David with the authorship. The psalm indicates the author was in a dangerous situation. His enemies were oppressing him, but he trusted in the Lord to deliver him. The second part of the psalm is praise for answered prayer. This psalm complements </strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/26/Psalms-chapter-26.html"><strong>Psalms 26</strong></a><strong> and </strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/27/Psalms-chapter-27.html"><strong>27</strong></a><strong>.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Book Summary:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The book of Psalms is composed of individual songs, hymns, or poems, each of which is a <strong>''Psalm''</strong> in and of itself. These works contain a wide variety of themes. Some Psalms focus on praising and worshipping God. Others cry out in anguish over the pain of life. Still other Psalms look forward to the coming of the Messiah. While some Psalms are related, each has its own historical and biblical context.</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">To help you all and myself get a full understanding of the <strong>Book of Psalms</strong>, I am going back to the beginning of Psalms, and including an explanation of each Chapter I have read.</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">And just as some of the current explanation of the Psalms having the Scripture links, and some won’t, so will these reposted ones have the same<strong>. Again, this will help you all dig deep into your study of the Book of Psalm. I will redo Psalms 1 to Psalms 43.</strong> <strong>I will post Psalms 28 today, with Psalms 80.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>I think it is a great idea to go back and study Psalms 1 to Psalms 43 with the explanation. Because the ones with the explanation will give you a detailed explanation of each Psalm.</strong></span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I want to show that the people in the days of Psalms, also had questions for God and they expressed them – they poured out their hearts to God. God knows how we feel in our hearts when we are hard pressed down by the things of life – <strong>GOD LOVES US NO MATTER WHAT</strong> <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Romans/8/Romans-chapter-8.html"><strong>(Romans 8)</strong></a>!! And God wants us to come to <strong>HIM</strong> and <strong>CAST ALL</strong> those <strong>CARES</strong>, things upon Him, just like the people in the Psalms. <strong>GOD CARES FOR US</strong> <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/1-Peter/5/1-Peter-5-7.html"><strong>(1 Peter 5:7)</strong></a>!!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">As we see from the Psalms, <strong>NO MATTER WHAT</strong> David faced, he <strong>PRAISED, THANKED, AND WORSHIPPED GOD</strong>!! <strong>NOT</strong> that he was glad he was going through, but he <strong>TRUSTED</strong> that <strong>GOD WOULD</strong> rescue him, and bring him through <strong>WHATEVER</strong> he faced; David remembered that <strong>GOD</strong> had brought him through every time in the past!! Therefore, let us each day, as we read these Psalms, do as David did, <strong>PRAISE, THANK, AND WORSHIP GOD</strong> for <strong>HIS GOODNESS</strong> to us!!</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">There is <strong>ALWAYS</strong> something we can look back at, and see how <strong>GOD</strong>, our <strong>ABBA</strong>, has brought us out of!! And we can look at our present lives, and see <strong>GOD</strong> bringing us out of something every day!!</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>GOD IS A GOOD. GOOD, GOOD FATHER to us; HE takes GREAT care of us!!</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Questions:</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>1. In today’s Psalm, do you see what David is praising God for, being thankful to God for, or worshiping God for?</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>2. Today, what are YOU praising God for, thankful to God for, or worshipping God for?</strong></span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Just as before, I pray the explanation of each Chapter of the Book of Psalms, is a <strong>BLESSING</strong> to you all as you all dive deeper into the Word of God this year!!</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">And don’t forget to pray as you study this material, asking Holy Spirit to give you all the revelational knowledge <strong>YOU</strong> <strong>NEED</strong>, to transform your life from the inside out!! I pray this year will be your <strong>BEST</strong> year ever!! Stay walking hand in hand with our loving Heavenly Father, our <strong>ABBA</strong>, <strong>ALWAYS</strong> acknowledging Holy Spirit to lead and guide you in the way you should go daily, not going your own way, and be a disciple of Jesus, not a fan, then you won’t go wrong!!</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12401559256?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Click Here for PDF Version of “Psalms 28 Explained!!”</a></strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">God’s <strong>BLESSINGS</strong> to you all and your families!!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">In Christ,</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Rev. Dr. Dorothy E. Hooks</span></p>Psalms 80 Explained!!tag:abusedwoman.ning.com,2024-03-17:3596009:BlogPost:933622024-03-17T04:00:00.000ZDr. Dorothy E. Hooks, PsyDhttps://abusedwoman.ning.com/profile/drdehooks
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Click Reference Link to Read Chapter:</strong> <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/80/Psalms-chapter-80.html"><strong>BibleRef.com…</strong></a></span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Click Reference Link to Read Chapter:</strong> <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/80/Psalms-chapter-80.html"><strong>BibleRef.com</strong></a></span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Reference & Commentary for Psalms 80:</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="https://enduringword.com/bible-commentary/psalm-80/"><strong>Enduring Word Commentary</strong></a></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Psalms 80 Title:</strong> <strong>“Restoring Israel, The Sheep And Vineyard Of The LORD”</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Book Summary:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The book of Psalms is composed of individual songs, hymns, or poems, each of which is a <strong>''Psalm''</strong> in and of itself. These works contain a wide variety of themes. Some Psalms focus on praising and worshipping God. Others cry out in anguish over the pain of life. Still other Psalms look forward to the coming of the Messiah. While some Psalms are related, each has its own historical and biblical context.</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">To help you all and myself get a full understanding of the <strong>Book of Psalms</strong>, I am going back to the beginning of Psalms, and including an explanation of each Chapter I have read.</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">And just as some of the current explanation of the Psalms having the Scripture links, and some won’t, so will these reposted ones have the same<strong>. Again, this will help you all dig deep into your study of the Book of Psalm. I will redo Psalms 1 to Psalms 43.</strong> <strong>I will post Psalms 28 today, with Psalms 80.</strong></span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>I think it is a great idea to go back and study Psalms 1 to Psalms 43 with the explanation. Because the ones with the explanation will give you a detailed explanation of each Psalm.</strong></span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I want to show that the people in the days of Psalms, also had questions for God and they expressed them – they poured out their hearts to God. God knows how we feel in our hearts when we are hard pressed down by the things of life – <strong>GOD LOVES US NO MATTER WHAT</strong> <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Romans/8/Romans-chapter-8.html"><strong>(Romans 8)</strong></a>!! And God wants us to come to <strong>HIM</strong> and <strong>CAST ALL</strong> those <strong>CARES</strong>, things upon Him, just like the people in the Psalms. <strong>GOD CARES FOR US</strong> <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/1-Peter/5/1-Peter-5-7.html"><strong>(1 Peter 5:7)</strong></a>!!</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">As we see from the Psalms, <strong>NO MATTER WHAT</strong> David faced, he <strong>PRAISED, THANKED, AND WORSHIPPED GOD</strong>!! <strong>NOT</strong> that he was glad he was going through, but he <strong>TRUSTED</strong> that <strong>GOD WOULD</strong> rescue him, and bring him through <strong>WHATEVER</strong> he faced; David remembered that <strong>GOD</strong> had brought him through every time in the past!! Therefore, let us each day, as we read these Psalms, do as David did, <strong>PRAISE, THANK, AND WORSHIP GOD</strong> for <strong>HIS GOODNESS</strong> to us!!</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">There is <strong>ALWAYS</strong> something we can look back at, and see how <strong>GOD</strong>, our <strong>ABBA</strong>, has brought us out of!! And we can look at our present lives, and see <strong>GOD</strong> bringing us out of something every day!!</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>GOD IS A GOOD. GOOD, GOOD FATHER to us; HE takes GREAT care of us!!</strong></span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Questions:</strong></span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>1. In today’s Psalm, do you see what David is praising God for, being thankful to God for, or worshiping God for?</strong></span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>2. Today, what are YOU praising God for, thankful to God for, or worshipping God for?</strong></span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Just as before, I pray the explanation of each Chapter of the Book of Psalms, is a <strong>BLESSING</strong> to you all as you all dive deeper into the Word of God this year!!</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">And don’t forget to pray as you study this material, asking Holy Spirit to give you all the revelational knowledge <strong>YOU</strong> <strong>NEED</strong>, to transform your life from the inside out!! I pray this year will be your <strong>BEST</strong> year ever!! Stay walking hand in hand with our loving Heavenly Father, our <strong>ABBA</strong>, <strong>ALWAYS</strong> acknowledging Holy Spirit to lead and guide you in the way you should go daily, not going your own way, and be a disciple of Jesus, not a fan, then you won’t go wrong!!</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12401018054?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Click Here for PDF Version of “Psalms 80 Explained!!”</a></strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">God’s <strong>BLESSINGS</strong> to you all and your families!!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">In Christ,</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Rev. Dr. Dorothy E. Hooks</span></p>Psalms 79 Explained!!tag:abusedwoman.ning.com,2024-03-16:3596009:BlogPost:935452024-03-16T04:00:00.000ZDr. Dorothy E. Hooks, PsyDhttps://abusedwoman.ning.com/profile/drdehooks
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Click Reference Link to Read Psalms 79 Chapter:</strong> <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/79/Psalms-chapter-79.html"><strong>BibleRef.com…</strong></a></span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Click Reference Link to Read Psalms 79 Chapter:</strong> <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/79/Psalms-chapter-79.html"><strong>BibleRef.com</strong></a></span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Reference & Commentary for Psalms 79:</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="https://enduringword.com/bible-commentary/psalm-79/"><strong>Enduring Word Commentary</strong></a></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Psalms 79 Title:</strong> <strong>“A Prayer From Conquered Exiles”</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Book Summary:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The book of Psalms is composed of individual songs, hymns, or poems, each of which is a <strong>''Psalm''</strong> in and of itself. These works contain a wide variety of themes. Some Psalms focus on praising and worshipping God. Others cry out in anguish over the pain of life. Still other Psalms look forward to the coming of the Messiah. While some Psalms are related, each has its own historical and biblical context.</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">To help you all and myself get a full understanding of the <strong>Book of Psalms</strong>, I am going back to the beginning of Psalms, and including an explanation of each Chapter I have read.</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">And just as some of the current explanation of the Psalms having the Scripture links, and some won’t, so will these reposted ones have the same<strong>. Again, this will help you all dig deep into your study of the Book of Psalm. I will redo Psalms 1 to Psalms 43.</strong> <strong>I will post Psalms 27 today, with Psalms 79.</strong></span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>I think it is a great idea to go back and study Psalms 1 to Psalms 43 with the explanation. Because the ones with the explanation will give you a detailed explanation of each Psalm.</strong></span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I want to show that the people in the days of Psalms, also had questions for God and they expressed them – they poured out their hearts to God. God knows how we feel in our hearts when we are hard pressed down by the things of life – <strong>GOD LOVES US NO MATTER WHAT</strong> <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Romans/8/Romans-chapter-8.html"><strong>(Romans 8)</strong></a>!! And God wants us to come to <strong>HIM</strong> and <strong>CAST ALL</strong> those <strong>CARES</strong>, things upon Him, just like the people in the Psalms. <strong>GOD CARES FOR US</strong> <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/1-Peter/5/1-Peter-5-7.html"><strong>(1 Peter 5:7)</strong></a>!!</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">As we see from the Psalms, <strong>NO MATTER WHAT</strong> David faced, he <strong>PRAISED, THANKED, AND WORSHIPPED GOD</strong>!! <strong>NOT</strong> that he was glad he was going through, but he <strong>TRUSTED</strong> that <strong>GOD WOULD</strong> rescue him, and bring him through <strong>WHATEVER</strong> he faced; David remembered that <strong>GOD</strong> had brought him through every time in the past!! Therefore, let us each day, as we read these Psalms, do as David did, <strong>PRAISE, THANK, AND WORSHIP GOD</strong> for <strong>HIS GOODNESS</strong> to us!!</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">There is <strong>ALWAYS</strong> something we can look back at, and see how <strong>GOD</strong>, our <strong>ABBA</strong>, has brought us out of!! And we can look at our present lives, and see <strong>GOD</strong> bringing us out of something every day!!</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>GOD IS A GOOD. GOOD, GOOD FATHER to us; HE takes GREAT care of us!!</strong></span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Questions:</strong></span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>1. In today’s Psalm, do you see what David is praising God for, being thankful to God for, or worshiping God for?</strong></span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>2. Today, what are YOU praising God for, thankful to God for, or worshipping God for?</strong></span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Just as before, I pray the explanation of each Chapter of the Book of Psalms, is a <strong>BLESSING</strong> to you all as you all dive deeper into the Word of God this year!!</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">And don’t forget to pray as you study this material, asking Holy Spirit to give you all the revelational knowledge <strong>YOU</strong> <strong>NEED</strong>, to transform your life from the inside out!! I pray this year will be your <strong>BEST</strong> year ever!! Stay walking hand in hand with our loving Heavenly Father, our <strong>ABBA</strong>, <strong>ALWAYS</strong> acknowledging Holy Spirit to lead and guide you in the way you should go daily, not going your own way, and be a disciple of Jesus, not a fan, then you won’t go wrong!!</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12400762875?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Click Here for PDF Version of “Psalms 79 Explained!!”</a></strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">God’s <strong>BLESSINGS</strong> to you all and your families!!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">In Christ,</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Rev. Dr. Dorothy E. Hooks</span></p>Psalms 27 Explained!!tag:abusedwoman.ning.com,2024-03-16:3596009:BlogPost:933572024-03-16T04:00:00.000ZDr. Dorothy E. Hooks, PsyDhttps://abusedwoman.ning.com/profile/drdehooks
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Chapter…</u></strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Chapter Commentary:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>This psalm begins with David's expression of confidence in God as his source of joy and life, his deliverer, and protector. The first verse incorporates the concept of light. This was the Hebrew people's ideal for truth and goodness. David also depicts God as a fortress, or <em>stronghold</em>, meaning a place of safety and security. The question asked is rhetorical: there is no one who "should" frighten a person who trusts in God</strong> <strong>(</strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/27/Psalm-27-1.html"><strong>Psalm 27:1</strong></a><strong>)</strong><strong>.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>David lays out his reasons for confidence in God using several images. He believes God will protect him even if an army of malicious adversaries surround him. He longs to spend his life in worship in the tabernacle, where he can gaze on the Lord's beauty. He is certain the Lord will preserve him when trouble strikes. He will keep him safe on a high rock. The rock will serve as a fortress. He will once again offer sacrifices in the tabernacle, where he will sing joyfully to the Lord</strong> <strong>(</strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/27/Psalm-27-2.html"><strong>Psalm 27:2–6</strong></a><strong>)</strong><strong>.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>At this point in the psalm, David's tone seems to change. After describing God's security so eloquently, he now fervently prays for rescue and deliverance. This is a very human, very normal experience. David "knows" he can trust God, but that knowledge does not make a person perfectly immune to fear. Rather than panicking or despairing, David reminds <em>himself</em> of God's goodness and trusts the Lord to provide. David remembers the Lord's command to seek His face, therefore he will seek the Lord</strong> <strong>(</strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/27/Psalm-27-7.html"><strong>Psalm 27:7–8</strong></a><strong>)</strong><strong>.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>In his anxiety, David calls on the Lord not to forsake him. Still, he is confident that even if his own family were to desert him, God would not. David's writing often requests that God lead him into spiritual truth</strong> <strong>(</strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/4/Psalm-4-3.html"><strong>Psalm 4:3</strong></a><strong>; </strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/25/Psalm-25-5.html"><strong>25:5</strong></a><strong>; </strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/86/Psalm-86-11.html"><strong>86:11</strong></a><strong>)</strong><strong>. In this case, the language of those prayers also implies a request for physical safety. David's enemies—either Saul or David's rebellious son, Absalom—were lying in wait for him. He asks the Lord not to let his enemies have their way with him, and he says false witnesses have risen up against him</strong> <strong>(</strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/27/Psalm-27-9.html"><strong>Psalm 27:9–12</strong></a><strong>)</strong><strong>.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Verse Context:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/27/Psalm-27-1.html">Psalm 27:1–6</a></strong> <strong>demonstrates David's confidence in the Lord. He trusts God will protect him from his enemies and restore him to Jerusalem, where he will offer sacrifices. Psalm 22:8–26 is a parallel passage. It's possible David wrote this psalm when he was in the Negev, as a fugitive from King Saul, or during the violent rebellion of his son, Absalom. In the second half of this psalm, David pleads with God for the very deliverance he seems assured of in the first half—demonstrating that "knowing" not to be afraid does not make a person immune to the emotion of fear.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/27/Psalm-27-7.html">Psalm 27:7–14</a></strong> <strong>reveals that David, while he commits his faith to God, is not immune from fear. In the prior section of this psalm, David stated his reasons to be confident in the Lord. Here, however, David seems to be pleading for those exact protections. Like anyone else, David experienced anxiety. Rather than succumbing to fear, however, David chose to trust God, remind himself of God's protection, and come to the Lord in prayer. This is concluded with another expression of trust in God.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Chapter Summary:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>David lays out the reasons he should be confident in God's protection. David then transitions, almost abruptly, into heartfelt pleas for God to rescue him from his enemies. The impression is that David is experiencing natural human anxiety and responding by reminding himself of God's goodness. The psalm ends with the same assurance expressed when it began.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Chapter Context:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Most Bible scholars believe David wrote </strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/27/Psalms-chapter-27.html"><strong>Psalm 27</strong></a><strong> </strong><strong>when he was in exile, with King Saul in hot pursuit. If so, the psalm aligns with other writings David composed during this time. </strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/21/Psalms-chapter-21.html"><strong>Psalms 21</strong></a><strong>, </strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/26/Psalms-chapter-26.html"><strong>26</strong></a><strong>, and </strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/28/Psalms-chapter-28.html"><strong>28</strong></a><strong> are good examples. Others think this might have been written when David was fleeing from his violently rebellious son, Absalom. For the most part, </strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/27/Psalms-chapter-27.html"><strong>Psalm 27</strong></a><strong> </strong><strong>expresses David's confidence in the Lord as his guide and deliverer, but he also demonstrates his human fears by pleading with God for the exact thing he has been so confident of.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Book Summary:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The book of Psalms is composed of individual songs, hymns, or poems, each of which is a <strong>''Psalm''</strong> in and of itself. These works contain a wide variety of themes. Some Psalms focus on praising and worshipping God. Others cry out in anguish over the pain of life. Still other Psalms look forward to the coming of the Messiah. While some Psalms are related, each has its own historical and biblical context.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">To help you all and myself get a full understanding of the <strong>Book of Psalms</strong>, I am going back to the beginning of Psalms, and including an explanation of each Chapter I have read.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">And just as some of the current explanation of the Psalms having the Scripture links, and some won’t, so will these reposted ones have the same<strong>. Again, this will help you all dig deep into your study of the Book of Psalm. I will redo Psalms 1 to Psalms 43.</strong> <strong>I will post Psalms 26 today, with Psalms 78.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>I think it is a great idea to go back and study Psalms 1 to Psalms 43 with the explanation. Because the ones with the explanation will give you a detailed explanation of each Psalm.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I want to show that the people in the days of Psalms, also had questions for God and they expressed them – they poured out their hearts to God. God knows how we feel in our hearts when we are hard pressed down by the things of life – <strong>GOD LOVES US NO MATTER WHAT</strong> <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Romans/8/Romans-chapter-8.html"><strong>(Romans 8)</strong></a>!! And God wants us to come to <strong>HIM</strong> and <strong>CAST ALL</strong> those <strong>CARES</strong>, things upon Him, just like the people in the Psalms. <strong>GOD CARES FOR US</strong> <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/1-Peter/5/1-Peter-5-7.html"><strong>(1 Peter 5:7)</strong></a>!!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">As we see from the Psalms, <strong>NO MATTER WHAT</strong> David faced, he <strong>PRAISED, THANKED, AND WORSHIPPED GOD</strong>!! <strong>NOT</strong> that he was glad he was going through, but he <strong>TRUSTED</strong> that <strong>GOD WOULD</strong> rescue him, and bring him through <strong>WHATEVER</strong> he faced; David remembered that <strong>GOD</strong> had brought him through every time in the past!! Therefore, let us each day, as we read these Psalms, do as David did, <strong>PRAISE, THANK, AND WORSHIP GOD</strong> for <strong>HIS GOODNESS</strong> to us!!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">There is <strong>ALWAYS</strong> something we can look back at, and see how <strong>GOD</strong>, our <strong>ABBA</strong>, has brought us out of!! And we can look at our present lives, and see <strong>GOD</strong> bringing us out of something every day!!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>GOD IS A GOOD. GOOD, GOOD FATHER to us; HE takes GREAT care of us!!</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Questions:</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>1. In today’s Psalm, do you see what David is praising God for, being thankful to God for, or worshiping God for?</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>2. Today, what are YOU praising God for, thankful to God for, or worshipping God for?</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Just as before, I pray the explanation of each Chapter of the Book of Psalms, is a <strong>BLESSING</strong> to you all as you all dive deeper into the Word of God this year!!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">And don’t forget to pray as you study this material, asking Holy Spirit to give you all the revelational knowledge <strong>YOU</strong> <strong>NEED</strong>, to transform your life from the inside out!! I pray this year will be your <strong>BEST</strong> year ever!! Stay walking hand in hand with our loving Heavenly Father, our <strong>ABBA</strong>, <strong>ALWAYS</strong> acknowledging Holy Spirit to lead and guide you in the way you should go daily, not going your own way, and be a disciple of Jesus, not a fan, then you won’t go wrong!!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">God’s <strong>BLESSINGS</strong> to you all and your families!!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">In Christ,</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Rev. Dr. Dorothy E. Hooks</span></p>Psalms 26 Explained!!tag:abusedwoman.ning.com,2024-03-15:3596009:BlogPost:934472024-03-15T04:00:00.000ZDr. Dorothy E. Hooks, PsyDhttps://abusedwoman.ning.com/profile/drdehooks
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Chapter Commentary:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>This psalm is not easily connected to any events recorded in the Bible. Whatever situation David was facing here, the details are not part of Scripture. Apparently, David felt he was under ruthless attack from enemies. These assaults seem to have included malicious rumors. In response, David appeals to the Lord for vindication. He reasons that God will justify him because he has led a life of integrity and has consistently trusted God. It is this sincerity which makes David confident in his relationship to the Lord (<a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/26/Psalm-26-1.html">Psalm 26:1–3</a>).</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>As proof of his integrity, David lists the ways in which he pursues righteousness. In this context, that includes refusing to associate closely with evil people. Balancing a need for holiness (<a href="https://www.bibleref.com/1-Corinthians/5/1-Corinthians-5-9.html">1 Corinthians 5:9–11</a>; <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/1-Peter/1/1-Peter-1-14.html">1 Peter 1:14–15</a>) with a call to reach the lost (<a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Matthew/5/Matthew-5-16.html">Matthew 5:16</a>) can be difficult. Yet that discernment is important. David insists he does not "sit," or fellowship, with those known to be dishonest. Neither does he keep company with hypocrites. He avoids being in the same place as groups of evildoers. He stays clear of sin and gives thanks in the tabernacle. Because he deeply loves God and His truth, David publicly proclaims all the Lord's wondrous deeds. He loves the tabernacle, the place where the Lord reveals His glory (<a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/26/Psalm-26-4.html">Psalm 26:4–8</a>).</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>As someone who stays away from evil, and evil people, David confidently asks God not to be "swept away" by judgment against sinners. This echoes a theme of the Bible, which is that sin can bring earthly consequences—and those close to evil people risk being caught in those results (<a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Proverbs/13/Proverbs-13-20.html">Proverbs 13:20</a>).</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>David knows hypocritical sinners accept bribes and commit depraved acts. As for himself, he seeks to live an honest life. He asks the Lord to deliver him and be gracious to him. David affirms that he will not be shaken from his faith and will praise the Lord when God's people assemble (<a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/26/Psalm-26-9.html">Psalm 26:9–12</a>).</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Verse Context:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/26/Psalm-26-1.html">Psalm 26:1–3</a></strong> <strong>begins with David asking the Lord to vindicate him. His enemies were bringing false charges against him, but he had led an honest life. His enemies could not point legitimately to one wrong thing he had done. David claims that he had always trusted in the Lord. He invites the Lord to test him. He would find that David's focus is on the Lord's steadfast love and faithfulness.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/26/Psalm-26-4.html">Psalm 26:4–12</a></strong> <strong>is practical evidence of the commitment David expressed in this psalm's introduction. While imperfect, David's life demonstrated consistent emphasis on godliness and obedience to the Lord. David draws a contrast between him and the evildoers that corrupted the worship of God <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/26/Psalm-26-5.html">(Psalm 26:5)</a>. David loves God's house and thanks the Lord for His miracles. David notes that because he does not associate with those who are evil, he does not expect to be caught up in their judgment.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Chapter Summary:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Some of David's psalms connect directly to events recorded in Scripture.</strong> <strong><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/26/Psalms-chapter-26.html">Psalm 26</a></strong><strong>, however, does not seem to match any biblical events in David's life. This might have been David's response to a specific challenge, or a general plea for God to preserve him from deceptive attacks. In this psalm, David reaffirms his lifestyle of godliness and integrity. He is confident that he will not be judged with the wicked; the psalm offers evidence that he honors the Lord.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Chapter Context:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>This Davidic psalm affirms David's integrity and his deliberate separation from evildoers. It also reveals his love for the tabernacle on Mount Zion. In several ways <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/26/Psalms-chapter-26.html">Psalms 26</a> resembles <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/25/Psalms-chapter-25.html">Psalm 25</a>, though this song does not include a request for forgiveness (<a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/25/Psalm-25-18.html">Psalm 25:18</a>). David declares his sincere pursuit of the Lord, including attention to genuine worship. He does not participate with evildoers—likely meaning false worship — and he recognizes that the Lord will sweep away the souls of sinners.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Book Summary:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The book of Psalms is composed of individual songs, hymns, or poems, each of which is a <strong>''Psalm''</strong> in and of itself. These works contain a wide variety of themes. Some Psalms focus on praising and worshipping God. Others cry out in anguish over the pain of life. Still other Psalms look forward to the coming of the Messiah. While some Psalms are related, each has its own historical and biblical context.</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">To help you all and myself get a full understanding of the <strong>Book of Psalms</strong>, I am going back to the beginning of Psalms, and including an explanation of each Chapter I have read.</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">And just as some of the current explanation of the Psalms having the Scripture links, and some won’t, so will these reposted ones have the same<strong>. Again, this will help you all dig deep into your study of the Book of Psalm. I will redo Psalms 1 to Psalms 43.</strong> <strong>I will post Psalms 26 today, with Psalms 78.</strong></span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>I think it is a great idea to go back and study Psalms 1 to Psalms 43 with the explanation. Because the ones with the explanation will give you a detailed explanation of each Psalm.</strong></span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I want to show that the people in the days of Psalms, also had questions for God and they expressed them – they poured out their hearts to God. God knows how we feel in our hearts when we are hard pressed down by the things of life – <strong>GOD LOVES US NO MATTER WHAT</strong> <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Romans/8/Romans-chapter-8.html"><strong>(Romans 8)</strong></a>!! And God wants us to come to <strong>HIM</strong> and <strong>CAST ALL</strong> those <strong>CARES</strong>, things upon Him, just like the people in the Psalms. <strong>GOD CARES FOR US</strong> <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/1-Peter/5/1-Peter-5-7.html"><strong>(1 Peter 5:7)</strong></a>!!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">As we see from the Psalms, <strong>NO MATTER WHAT</strong> David faced, he <strong>PRAISED, THANKED, AND WORSHIPPED GOD</strong>!! <strong>NOT</strong> that he was glad he was going through, but he <strong>TRUSTED</strong> that <strong>GOD WOULD</strong> rescue him, and bring him through <strong>WHATEVER</strong> he faced; David remembered that <strong>GOD</strong> had brought him through every time in the past!! Therefore, let us each day, as we read these Psalms, do as David did, <strong>PRAISE, THANK, AND WORSHIP GOD</strong> for <strong>HIS GOODNESS</strong> to us!!</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">There is <strong>ALWAYS</strong> something we can look back at, and see how <strong>GOD</strong>, our <strong>ABBA</strong>, has brought us out of!! And we can look at our present lives, and see <strong>GOD</strong> bringing us out of something every day!!</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>GOD IS A GOOD. GOOD, GOOD FATHER to us; HE takes GREAT care of us!!</strong></span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Questions:</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>1. In today’s Psalm, do you see what David is praising God for, being thankful to God for, or worshiping God for?</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>2. Today, what are YOU praising God for, thankful to God for, or worshipping God for?</strong></span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Just as before, I pray the explanation of each Chapter of the Book of Psalms, is a <strong>BLESSING</strong> to you all as you all dive deeper into the Word of God this year!!</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">And don’t forget to pray as you study this material, asking Holy Spirit to give you all the revelational knowledge <strong>YOU</strong> <strong>NEED</strong>, to transform your life from the inside out!! I pray this year will be your <strong>BEST</strong> year ever!! Stay walking hand in hand with our loving Heavenly Father, our <strong>ABBA</strong>, <strong>ALWAYS</strong> acknowledging Holy Spirit to lead and guide you in the way you should go daily, not going your own way, and be a disciple of Jesus, not a fan, then you won’t go wrong!!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">God’s <strong>BLESSINGS</strong> to you all and your families!!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">In Christ,</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Rev. Dr. Dorothy E. Hooks</span></p>
<p></p>Psalms 78 Explained!!tag:abusedwoman.ning.com,2024-03-15:3596009:BlogPost:930392024-03-15T04:00:00.000ZDr. Dorothy E. Hooks, PsyDhttps://abusedwoman.ning.com/profile/drdehooks
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Click Reference Link to Read Psalms 78 Chapter: <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/78/Psalms-chapter-78.html">BibleRef.com…</a></strong></span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Click Reference Link to Read Psalms 78 Chapter: <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/78/Psalms-chapter-78.html">BibleRef.com</a></strong></span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Reference & Commentary for Psalms 78:</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="https://enduringword.com/bible-commentary/psalm-78/"><strong>Enduring Word Commentary</strong></a></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Psalms 78 Title:</strong> <strong>“Learning From God’s Faithfulness To His Rebellious People”</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>Book Summary:</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The book of Psalms is composed of individual songs, hymns, or poems, each of which is a <strong>''Psalm''</strong> in and of itself. These works contain a wide variety of themes. Some Psalms focus on praising and worshipping God. Others cry out in anguish over the pain of life. Still other Psalms look forward to the coming of the Messiah. While some Psalms are related, each has its own historical and biblical context.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">To help you all and myself get a full understanding of the <strong>Book of Psalms</strong>, I am going back to the beginning of Psalms, and including an explanation of each Chapter I have read.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">And just as some of the current explanation of the Psalms having the Scripture links, and some won’t, so will these reposted ones have the same<strong>. Again, this will help you all dig deep into your study of the Book of Psalm. I will redo Psalms 1 to Psalms 43.</strong> <strong>I will post Psalms 26 today, with Psalms 78.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>I think it is a great idea to go back and study Psalms 1 to Psalms 43 with the explanation. Because the ones with the explanation will give you a detailed explanation of each Psalm.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I want to show that the people in the days of Psalms, also had questions for God and they expressed them – they poured out their hearts to God. God knows how we feel in our hearts when we are hard pressed down by the things of life – <strong>GOD LOVES US NO MATTER WHAT</strong> <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Romans/8/Romans-chapter-8.html"><strong>(Romans 8)</strong></a>!! And God wants us to come to <strong>HIM</strong> and <strong>CAST ALL</strong> those <strong>CARES</strong>, things upon Him, just like the people in the Psalms. <strong>GOD CARES FOR US</strong> <a href="https://www.bibleref.com/1-Peter/5/1-Peter-5-7.html"><strong>(1 Peter 5:7)</strong></a>!!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">As we see from the Psalms, <strong>NO MATTER WHAT</strong> David faced, he <strong>PRAISED, THANKED, AND WORSHIPPED GOD</strong>!! <strong>NOT</strong> that he was glad he was going through, but he <strong>TRUSTED</strong> that <strong>GOD WOULD</strong> rescue him, and bring him through <strong>WHATEVER</strong> he faced; David remembered that <strong>GOD</strong> had brought him through every time in the past!! Therefore, let us each day, as we read these Psalms, do as David did, <strong>PRAISE, THANK, AND WORSHIP GOD</strong> for <strong>HIS GOODNESS</strong> to us!!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">There is <strong>ALWAYS</strong> something we can look back at, and see how <strong>GOD</strong>, our <strong>ABBA</strong>, has brought us out of!! And we can look at our present lives, and see <strong>GOD</strong> bringing us out of something every day!!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>GOD IS A GOOD. GOOD, GOOD FATHER to us; HE takes GREAT care of us!!</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Questions:</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>1. In today’s Psalm, do you see what David is praising God for, being thankful to God for, or worshiping God for?</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>2. Today, what are YOU praising God for, thankful to God for, or worshipping God for?</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Just as before, I pray the explanation of each Chapter of the Book of Psalms, is a <strong>BLESSING</strong> to you all as you all dive deeper into the Word of God this year!!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">And don’t forget to pray as you study this material, asking Holy Spirit to give you all the revelational knowledge <strong>YOU</strong> <strong>NEED</strong>, to transform your life from the inside out!! I pray this year will be your <strong>BEST</strong> year ever!! Stay walking hand in hand with our loving Heavenly Father, our <strong>ABBA</strong>, <strong>ALWAYS</strong> acknowledging Holy Spirit to lead and guide you in the way you should go daily, not going your own way, and be a disciple of Jesus, not a fan, then you won’t go wrong!!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12400441099?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Click Here for PDF Version of “Psalms 78 Explained!!”</a></strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12400440899?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Click Here for PDF of “Links to Psalms 44 to 77 Explained!!”</a></strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">God’s <strong>BLESSINGS</strong> to you all and your families!!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">In Christ,</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Rev. Dr. Dorothy E. Hooks</span></p>