Psalm 24:1–2 (ESV)1 The earth is the LORD’s and the fullness thereof, the world and those who dwell therein,2 for he has founded it upon the seas and established it upon the rivers. Everything belongs to the Lord. It is … Continue reading A Reason to Give Thanks
Today’s post is part of our Psalm Saturdays series from guest blogger Robert Chamberlain. You can contact him by sending a message to bobjc88 @ gmail.com. You can also find him at his new blog at www.roberlain.blogspot.com . Psalm 19:1–6 (ESV)1 The heavens declare the … Continue reading Creation
Psalm 29:1–11 (ESV)1 Ascribe to the LORD, O heavenly beings, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.2 Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; worship the LORD in the splendor of holiness.3 The voice of the LORD is … Continue reading The Voice of the Lord
Shaped by the Word is a daily, Bible-reading devotional. I do not publish supplemental material on Sundays, but I do included a suggested Scripture reading. Please be sure to subscribe to this page so you can follow along each day. … Continue reading God Created Mankind
This post is part of the series The Names of God. Genesis 1:1–5 (ESV) — 1 In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. 2 The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of … Continue reading The Names of God: Elohim
Today’s post is part of our Psalm Saturdays series from guest blogger Robert Chamberlain. You can contact him by sending a message to bobjc88 @ gmail.com. Psalm 148:1–14 (ESV)1 Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD from the heavens; praise him in the … Continue reading Creation
Shaped by the Word is a daily, Bible-reading devotional. I do not publish supplemental material on Sundays, but I do include a suggested Scripture reading. Please be sure to subscribe to this page to follow along every day. Thanks for … Continue reading Equality
Reading the Word “The rich and the poor meet together; the Lord is the Maker of them all.” (Proverbs 22:2, ESV) Understanding and Applying the Word The opening chapter of Genesis tells us that God made everything that exists. The … Continue reading The Lord Is Maker of Them All
Reading the Word Proverbs 3:19–20 (ESV) 19 The LORD by wisdom founded the earth; by understanding he established the heavens; 20 by his knowledge the deeps broke open, and the clouds drop down the dew. Understanding and Applying the Word It was by wisdom that God established all of creation. The idea of these verses is that a person who rejects wisdom and understanding rejects what the Lord has built into the world. To do so goes against the way things were designed to be and will result in hardship and struggle. This message is developed more fully in … Continue reading Made for Wisdom
Reading the Word Psalm 148:7–14 (ESV) 7 Praise the LORD from the earth, you great sea creatures and all deeps, 8 fire and hail, snow and mist, stormy wind fulfilling his word! 9 Mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars! 10 Beasts and all livestock, creeping things and flying birds! 11 Kings of the earth and all peoples, princes and all rulers of the earth! 12 Young men and maidens together, old men and children! 13 Let them praise the name of the LORD, for his name alone is exalted; his majesty is … Continue reading May the Earth Praise You
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