Why ideas matter.
Why ideas matter.
God saves the humble. Bible Reading: Psalm 18:25-29 25 With the merciful you show yourself merciful; with the blameless man you show yourself blameless;26 with the purified you show yourself pure; and with the crooked you make yourself seem tortuous.27 For you save a humble people, but the haughty eyes…
God rescues those in whom he delights. Bible Reading: Psalm 18:7-19 7 Then the earth reeled and rocked; the foundations also of the mountains trembled and quaked, because he was angry.8 Smoke went up from his nostrils, and devouring fire from his mouth; glowing coals flamed forth from…
God brings salvation to the righteous. Bible Reading: Psalm 37:35-40 35 I have seen a wicked, ruthless man, spreading himself like a green laurel tree.36 But he passed away, and behold, he was no more; though I sought him, he could not be found. 37 Mark the blameless…
The Need for a Savior Bible Reading: Colossians 1:21-23 21 And you, who once were alienated and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds, 22 he has now reconciled in his body of flesh by his death, in order to present you holy and blameless and above reproach…
They were to bind themselves to the Lord and do what pleases God. Bible Reading: Isaiah 56:1-8 Salvation for Foreigners 56 Thus says the Lord:“Keep justice, and do righteousness,for soon my salvation will come, and my righteousness be revealed.2 Blessed is the man who…
We look to God for salvation. Bible Reading: Psalm 69:30-36 30 I will praise the name of God with a song; I will magnify him with thanksgiving.31 This will please the Lord more than an ox or a bull with horns and hoofs.32 When the humble see it they will be glad; you who…
God opens the way to salvation. Bible Reading: Psalm 118:17-29 17 I shall not die, but I shall live, and recount the deeds of the Lord.18 The Lord has disciplined me severely, but he has not given me over to death. 19 Open to me the gates of righteousness, that I…
The Lord is loving and faithful and makes his salvation known. Bible Reading: Psalm 98:1-9 Make a Joyful Noise to the Lord 98 Oh sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things!His right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him.2 The Lord has made…
Lord, thank you that in you alone do we find peace for our souls. Thank you that in your grace and mercy you desire to grant us peace. Thank you that the turmoil inside and outside us causes us to…