Archives for February 2022

Scripture: The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. Psalm 23:1 ESV Observation: Today begins a series on the most well-known psalm of the 150 that comprise our psalter. David, our author, spent his teen years as a shepherd and knew well the shepherd’s responsibilities: to guide, protect, and nurture. In this opening verse, David sets […]

Scripture: O God, from my youth you have taught me, and I still proclaim your wondrous deeds. So even to old age and gray hairs, O God, do not forsake me, until I proclaim your might to another generation, your power to all those to come. Psalm 71:17-18 ESV Observation: Many ancient manuscripts combine this psalm […]

Scripture: The saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to devote themselves to good works. These things are excellent and profitable for people. But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels about the law, for they are unprofitable and worthless. […]

Scripture: For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us […]

Scripture: This testimony is true. Therefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith, not devoting themselves to Jewish myths and the commands of people who turn away from the truth. Titus 1:13-14 ESV Observation: In this letter to his young protege Titus, Paul begins with his usual greeting that includes a preamble of […]

Scripture: Bless our God, O peoples; let the sound of his praise be heard, who has kept our soul among the living and has not let our feet slip. Psalm‬ ‭66:8-9 ‭ESV‬‬ Observation: This psalm of David is part of a series of seven songs of praise written to the choirmaster to lead God’s people in communal […]