Month: August 2018

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Blessed Is the One

Tim Farley

  Reading the Word Psalm 94:11–15 (ESV) 11 the Lord—knows the thoughts of man, that they are but a breath. 12 Blessed is the man whom you discipline, O Lord, and whom you teach out of your law, 13 to give him rest from days of trouble, until a pit is dug for the wicked. 14 For the Lord will not forsake his people; he will not abandon his heritage; 15 for justice will return to the righteous, and all the upright in heart will follow it. Understanding and Applying the Word In verse 10, we read about how God … Continue reading Blessed Is the One

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The God of Vengeance

Tim Farley

Reading the Word Psalm 94:1–10 (ESV) 1 O Lord, God of vengeance, O God of vengeance, shine forth! 2 Rise up, O judge of the earth; repay to the proud what they deserve! 3 O Lord, how long shall the wicked, how long shall the wicked exult? 4 They pour out their arrogant words; all the evildoers boast. 5 They crush your people, O Lord, and afflict your heritage. 6 They kill the widow and the sojourner, and murder the fatherless; 7 and they say, “The Lord does not see; the God of Jacob does not perceive.” 8 Understand, O … Continue reading The God of Vengeance

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The Lord Reigns!

Tim Farley

Thank you for reading Shaped by the Word. This is a daily Bible-reading devotional. I do not publish devotional content on Sundays, but I do include a suggested reading from Scripture. If you would like to follow along as we read through the Book of Psalms in 2018, please be sure to subscribe to this page. Reading the Word Psalm 93:1–5 (ESV) 1 The Lord reigns; he is robed in majesty; the Lord is robed; he has put on strength as his belt. Yes, the world is established; it shall never be moved. 2 Your throne is established from of … Continue reading The Lord Reigns!

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The Righteous Flourish

Tim Farley

  Reading the Word Psalm 92:10–15 (ESV) 10 But you have exalted my horn like that of the wild ox; you have poured over me fresh oil. 11 My eyes have seen the downfall of my enemies; my ears have heard the doom of my evil assailants. 12 The righteous flourish like the palm tree and grow like a cedar in Lebanon. 13 They are planted in the house of the Lord; they flourish in the courts of our God. 14 They still bear fruit in old age; they are ever full of sap and green, 15 to declare that … Continue reading The Righteous Flourish

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Worship Changes Our Perspective

Tim Farley

  Reading the Word Psalm 92:5–9 (ESV) 5 How great are your works, O Lord! Your thoughts are very deep! 6 The stupid man cannot know; the fool cannot understand this: 7 that though the wicked sprout like grass and all evildoers flourish, they are doomed to destruction forever; 8 but you, O Lord, are on high forever. 9 For behold, your enemies, O Lord, for behold, your enemies shall perish; all evildoers shall be scattered. Understanding and Applying the Word Worship changes our perspective. When we have a God-centered understanding of reality, which worship gives us, we are able … Continue reading Worship Changes Our Perspective

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It Is Good to Give Thanks

Tim Farley

Reading the Word Psalm 92:1–4 (ESV) 1 It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praises to your name, O Most High; 2 to declare your steadfast love in the morning, and your faithfulness by night, 3 to the music of the lute and the harp, to the melody of the lyre. 4 For you, O Lord, have made me glad by your work; at the works of your hands I sing for joy. Understanding and Applying the Word Here we read about the goodness of worship. We read that it is good to “give thanks”, “to … Continue reading It Is Good to Give Thanks

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I Will Show Him My Salvation

Tim Farley

  Reading the Word Psalm 91:14–16 (ESV) 14 “Because he holds fast to me in love, I will deliver him; I will protect him, because he knows my name. 15 When he calls to me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will rescue him and honor him. 16 With long life I will satisfy him and show him my salvation.” Understanding and Applying the Word As we read the end of this psalm, we read of God’s promises to the psalmist. We are first told that this is one who holds fast to God … Continue reading I Will Show Him My Salvation

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No Evil Shall Befall You

Tim Farley

  Reading the Word Psalm 91:5–13 (ESV) 5 You will not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day, 6 nor the pestilence that stalks in darkness, nor the destruction that wastes at noonday. 7 A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand, but it will not come near you. 8 You will only look with your eyes and see the recompense of the wicked. 9 Because you have made the Lord your dwelling place— the Most High, who is my refuge— 10 no evil shall be allowed to befall … Continue reading No Evil Shall Befall You

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In the Shelter of the Most High

Tim Farley

  Reading the Word Psalm 91:1–4 (ESV) 1 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. 2 I will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” 3 For he will deliver you from the snare of the fowler and from the deadly pestilence. 4 He will cover you with his pinions, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness is a shield and buckler. Understanding and Applying the Word In these verses, we find imagery and titles for God that … Continue reading In the Shelter of the Most High

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Establish the Work of Our Hands

Tim Farley

  Thank you for reading Shaped by the Word, a daily Bible-reading devotional. I do not publish devotional content on Sundays, but I do include a suggested reading from Scripture. Please be sure to subscribe to this page so you can read along with us each day. We are currently reading through the Book of Psalms. Reading the Word Psalm 90:13–17 (ESV) 13 Return, O Lord! How long? Have pity on your servants! 14 Satisfy us in the morning with your steadfast love, that we may rejoice and be glad all our days. 15 Make us glad for as many … Continue reading Establish the Work of Our Hands

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