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What is the message of Psalms 12?
Hope in God’s promise that “I will arise and defend the poor” is bolstered by a reminder that God’s word is like silver that was purified over and over even 7 times. That help will be apparently deferred in Psalm 13 with cries of ‘How long?’
What does it mean teach us to number our days?
As we learn to number our days, we can prepare for the days ahead by committing them into God’s hands and appointing them for the fulfilling of His purposes. Teaching us to not just sit and wait passively as to what the days will bring but praying for the days that haven’t happened yet.
What does the Scripture teach us?
The Bible was given us to teach us the way of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ and to guide us in living for Him. As such, reading and studying its message is the most important reading a person can ever do — indeed, your eternal destiny depends upon heeding the Bible’s message!
What does Psalms 1 teach us?
The blessed man who is constantly meditating on the Word of God is BLESSED. He is like a tree that grows fruit and is nourished by the waters of God. He doesn’t get weak or sickly; the blessed man is producing life and has vibrancy. This verse says that “whatever he does shall prosper.”
Why are the Psalms good place to learn about God?
The Psalms are a good place to learn more about both God and man. The writers used various elements of Hebrew poetry to describe God, praise Him, complain to Him, ask for relief and make promises to Him.
How did the Psalms influence my life as a child?
As a child, my mom had many Psalms memorized; she made us read them and I came to appreciate human emotions through the experiences of people like David and Moses. However, as we grow up and begin to get overwhelmed by life, we fall into the trap of thinking our experiences are unique to us.
What does Psalm 12 say about the sincerity of God?
Psalm 12 marks the difference between the insincerity of man and the absolute sincerity of God. The sum total of divine truth was given for our good, but requires our response. “What a contrast between the vain words of man, and the pure words of Jehovah. Man’s words are yea and nay, but the Lord’s promises are yea and amen.
What do the Psalms tell us about man?
Too, the psalms contain rare insights into humanity: the origin of man, the needs of man, the guilt of sin we earn by wrong choices, and the consequences. Importantly, the Psalms convey helpful direction, leading us to the Messiah, in whom we can enjoy redemption.