332 episodes
Dwell in the Word Pastor Mark Groen
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- Religion & Spirituality
Bible Readings and Devotional Commentary to Help You Grow in Faith
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Dwell in the Word: Psalm 18:4-19
Contemplate these questions as you dwell in Psalm 18:4-19:
1. In Psalm 18:4-19, how does David describe the severity of his situation, and what emotions might these descriptions evoke in us?
2. How does the imagery of God's powerful response to David's cries for help in Psalm 18 illustrate His role as a divine warrior and protector?
3. How can we apply the message of Psalm 18:4-19 to our own lives, particularly in understanding the significance of Jesus' victory over death and the new life He offers us?
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Dwell in the Word: Psalm 18:1-3
Consider these questions as you dwell in Psalm 18:1-3:
1. How does David's emphasis on the LORD as his source of strength and security in Psalm 18:1-3 reflect his experiences while being pursued by Saul?
2. In what ways does Psalm 18:1-3 point us to the saving work of Jesus Christ, and how can we apply this understanding to our own lives?
3. Why is it significant that the headings in Psalm 18, particularly the information above verse one, are translated from Hebrew, and what does this detail contribute to our understanding of the Psalm's context and message?
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Dwell in the Word: Psalm 17
Contemplate these questions as you dwell in Psalm 17:
1. How does Psalm 17 reflect the psalmist’s confidence in God’s protection and steadfast love amidst unjust accusations and distress?
2. In what ways does David’s understanding of God’s covenant faithfulness provide hope and assurance for future generations, as seen in Psalm 17?
3. How does the fulfillment of God’s covenant faithfulness through Jesus Christ deepen our understanding and application of Psalm 17 in our own lives?
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Dwell in the Word: Psalm 16
Contemplate these questions as you dwell in Psalm 16:
1. How does the imagery of God as a refuge in Psalm 16 provide comfort and assurance in times of trouble?
2. In what ways does David's choice to seek refuge in God rather than in worldly things challenge our own daily decisions and priorities?
3. How does the promise of the resurrection in Psalm 16 and its fulfillment in Jesus Christ influence our understanding of eternal hope and security?
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Dwell in the Word: Psalm 15
Contemplate these questions as you dwell in Psalm 15:
1. According to Psalm 15, what characteristics must a person exhibit to dwell in the presence of the LORD, and how do these characteristics highlight our need for Jesus?
2. How does Psalm 15's list of offenses we must avoid (such as slandering, doing evil to a neighbor, and taking a bribe) reflect the challenges of living a blameless life?
3. In light of the human condition described in Psalm 14 and Psalm 15, how does Jesus’ perfect life and sacrifice provide us with the assurance of dwelling in God's presence?
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Dwell in the Word: Psalm 14
Contemplate these questions as you dwell in Psalm 14:
1. According to Psalm 14, what does the term "fool" signify, and how does this apply to both philosophical and practical atheism?
2. How does the psalmist in Psalm 14 describe the state of humanity in verses 2 and 3, and what theological truth is being highlighted by these verses?
3. What is the psalmist's hope in the final verse of Psalm 14, and how does Jesus Christ fulfill this hope for God's people?
Edgerton First Reformed: http://edgertonfrc.org
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