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The Poverty of Riches

Tim Farley

Reading the Word Psalm 49:13–20 (ESV) 13 This is the path of those who have foolish confidence; yet after them people approve of their boasts. Selah14 Like sheep they are appointed for Sheol; death shall be their shepherd, and the upright shall rule over them in the morning. Their form shall be consumed in Sheol, with no place to dwell. 15 But God will ransom my soul from the power of Sheol, for he will receive me. Selah16 Be not afraid when a man becomes rich, when the glory of his house increases. 17 For when he dies he will … Continue reading The Poverty of Riches

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What Are You Trusting In?

Tim Farley

Reading the Word Psalm 49:5–12 (ESV) 5 Why should I fear in times of trouble, when the iniquity of those who cheat me surrounds me, 6 those who trust in their wealth and boast of the abundance of their riches? 7 Truly no man can ransom another, or give to God the price of his life, 8 for the ransom of their life is costly and can never suffice, 9 that he should live on forever and never see the pit. 10 For he sees that even the wise die; the fool and the stupid alike must perish and leave … Continue reading What Are You Trusting In?

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Hear This, All Peoples!

Tim Farley

Reading the Word Psalm 49:1–4 (ESV) 1 Hear this, all peoples! Give ear, all inhabitants of the world, 2 both low and high, rich and poor together! 3 My mouth shall speak wisdom; the meditation of my heart shall be understanding. 4 I will incline my ear to a proverb; I will solve my riddle to the music of the lyre. Understanding and Applying the Word This psalm is addressed to all people. Why? Because we are all alike in one very important way: our humanness. It does not matter where we are from. It does not matter what social … Continue reading Hear This, All Peoples!

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Your Steadfast Love

Tim Farley

Reading the Word Psalm 48:9–14 (ESV) 9 We have thought on your steadfast love, O God, in the midst of your temple. 10 As your name, O God, so your praise reaches to the ends of the earth. Your right hand is filled with righteousness. 11 Let Mount Zion be glad! Let the daughters of Judah rejoice because of your judgments! 12 Walk about Zion, go around her, number her towers, 13 consider well her ramparts, go through her citadels, that you may tell the next generation 14 that this is God, our God forever and ever. He will guide … Continue reading Your Steadfast Love

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As We Have Heard, So We Have Seen

Tim Farley

Reading the Word Psalm 48:1–8 (ESV) 1 Great is the Lord and greatly to be praised in the city of our God! His holy mountain, 2 beautiful in elevation, is the joy of all the earth, Mount Zion, in the far north, the city of the great King. 3 Within her citadels God has made himself known as a fortress. 4 For behold, the kings assembled; they came on together. 5 As soon as they saw it, they were astounded; they were in panic; they took to flight. 6 Trembling took hold of them there, anguish as of a woman … Continue reading As We Have Heard, So We Have Seen

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Sing Praises to Our King

Tim Farley

Reading the Word Psalm 47:4–9 (ESV) 4 He chose our heritage for us, the pride of Jacob whom he loves. Selah5 God has gone up with a shout, the Lord with the sound of a trumpet. 6 Sing praises to God, sing praises! Sing praises to our King, sing praises! 7 For God is the King of all the earth; sing praises with a psalm! 8 God reigns over the nations; God sits on his holy throne. 9 The princes of the peoples gather as the people of the God of Abraham. For the shields of the earth belong to … Continue reading Sing Praises to Our King

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Clap Your Hands, All Peoples

Tim Farley

Thank you for reading Shaped by the Word. This is a daily devotional committed to reading God’s word each day. In 2018, we are reading through the Book of Psalms together. Please subscribe to this page if you would like to follow along. I do not publish devotional material on Sundays, but I do include a suggested reading for the day, which you will find below. Reading the Word Psalm 47:1–3 (ESV) 1 Clap your hands, all peoples! Shout to God with loud songs of joy! 2 For the Lord, the Most High, is to be feared, a great king … Continue reading Clap Your Hands, All Peoples

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Be Still and Know

Tim Farley

Reading the Word Psalm 46:6–11 (ESV) 6 The nations rage, the kingdoms totter; he utters his voice, the earth melts. 7 The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah8 Come, behold the works of the Lord, how he has brought desolations on the earth. 9 He makes wars cease to the end of the earth; he breaks the bow and shatters the spear; he burns the chariots with fire. 10 “Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!” 11 … Continue reading Be Still and Know

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A Very Present Help in Trouble

Tim Farley

Reading the Word Psalm 46:1–5 (ESV) 1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, 3 though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling. Selah4 There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy habitation of the Most High. 5 God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved; God will help her when morning dawns. Understanding and Applying the Word … Continue reading A Very Present Help in Trouble

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The King’s Bride

Tim Farley

Reading the Word Psalm 45:10–17 (ESV) 10 Hear, O daughter, and consider, and incline your ear: forget your people and your father’s house, 11 and the king will desire your beauty. Since he is your lord, bow to him. 12 The people of Tyre will seek your favor with gifts, the richest of the people. 13 All glorious is the princess in her chamber, with robes interwoven with gold. 14 In many-colored robes she is led to the king, with her virgin companions following behind her. 15 With joy and gladness they are led along as they enter the palace … Continue reading The King’s Bride

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