Tag: Psalms

PsalmsLeave a comment

Who Is in Control?

Tim Farley

Reading the Word Psalm 105:26–36 (ESV) 26 He sent Moses, his servant, and Aaron, whom he had chosen. 27 They performed his signs among them and miracles in the land of Ham. 28 He sent darkness, and made the land dark; they did not rebel against his words. 29 He turned their waters into blood and caused their fish to die. 30 Their land swarmed with frogs, even in the chambers of their kings. 31 He spoke, and there came swarms of flies, and gnats throughout their country. 32 He gave them hail for rain, and fiery lightning bolts through … Continue reading Who Is in Control?

Rate this:

PsalmsLeave a comment

The Lord’s Plans

Tim Farley

Reading the Word Psalm 105:23–25 (ESV) 23 Then Israel came to Egypt; Jacob sojourned in the land of Ham. 24 And the Lord made his people very fruitful and made them stronger than their foes. 25 He turned their hearts to hate his people, to deal craftily with his servants. Understanding and Applying the Word Jacob and his family traveled to Egypt to escape famine. Little did the family know they would not be leaving Egypt for many years after arriving. They would become slaves in the land. This means they had left the Promised Land behind to escape the … Continue reading The Lord’s Plans

Rate this:

PsalmsLeave a comment

Even in Famine

Tim Farley

  Reading the Word Psalm 105:16–22 (ESV) 16 When he summoned a famine on the land and broke all supply of bread, 17 he had sent a man ahead of them, Joseph, who was sold as a slave. 18 His feet were hurt with fetters; his neck was put in a collar of iron; 19 until what he had said came to pass, the word of the Lord tested him. 20 The king sent and released him; the ruler of the peoples set him free; 21 he made him lord of his house and ruler of all his possessions, 22 … Continue reading Even in Famine

Rate this:

PsalmsLeave a comment

The Lord’s Protection

Tim Farley

  Shaped by the Word is devoted to encouraging others to read the Bible every day. If you would like to read along with us, please subscribe to this page. We are reading through the Psalms in 2018. I only include a portion of Scripture on Sundays. All other days include a Scripture reading and a short devotional. Thanks for reading! Reading the Word Psalm 105:12–15 (ESV) 12 When they were few in number, of little account, and sojourners in it, 13 wandering from nation to nation, from one kingdom to another people, 14 he allowed no one to oppress … Continue reading The Lord’s Protection

Rate this:

PsalmsLeave a comment

The Promise Keeper

Tim Farley

  Reading the Word Psalm 105:8–11 (ESV) 8 He remembers his covenant forever, the word that he commanded, for a thousand generations, 9 the covenant that he made with Abraham, his sworn promise to Isaac, 10 which he confirmed to Jacob as a statute, to Israel as an everlasting covenant, 11 saying, “To you I will give the land of Canaan as your portion for an inheritance.” Understanding and Applying the Word In the Book of Genesis, God promises to Abraham that he will turn him into a great nation and give him a land for the people (Genesis 12:1-3). … Continue reading The Promise Keeper

Rate this:

PsalmsLeave a comment

Make Known His Deeds

Tim Farley

Reading the Word Psalm 105:1–7 (ESV) 1 Oh give thanks to the Lord; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples! 2 Sing to him, sing praises to him; tell of all his wondrous works! 3 Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice! 4 Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually! 5 Remember the wondrous works that he has done, his miracles, and the judgments he uttered, 6 O offspring of Abraham, his servant, children of Jacob, his chosen ones! 7 He is the Lord our … Continue reading Make Known His Deeds

Rate this:

Psalms1 Comment

Bless the Lord, O My Soul

Tim Farley

  Reading the Word Psalm 104:30–35 (ESV) 30 When you send forth your Spirit, they are created, and you renew the face of the ground. 31 May the glory of the Lord endure forever; may the Lord rejoice in his works, 32 who looks on the earth and it trembles, who touches the mountains and they smoke! 33 I will sing to the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God while I have being. 34 May my meditation be pleasing to him, for I rejoice in the Lord. 35 Let sinners be consumed from … Continue reading Bless the Lord, O My Soul

Rate this:

PsalmsLeave a comment

These All Look to You

Tim Farley

  Reading the Word Psalm 104:25–29 (ESV) 25 Here is the sea, great and wide, which teems with creatures innumerable, living things both small and great. 26 There go the ships, and Leviathan, which you formed to play in it. 27 These all look to you, to give them their food in due season. 28 When you give it to them, they gather it up; when you open your hand, they are filled with good things. 29 When you hide your face, they are dismayed; when you take away their breath, they die and return to their dust. Understanding and … Continue reading These All Look to You

Rate this:

PsalmsLeave a comment

The Works of God

Tim Farley

Reading the Word Psalm 104:19–24 (ESV) 19 He made the moon to mark the seasons; the sun knows its time for setting. 20 You make darkness, and it is night, when all the beasts of the forest creep about. 21 The young lions roar for their prey, seeking their food from God. 22 When the sun rises, they steal away and lie down in their dens. 23 Man goes out to his work and to his labor until the evening. 24 O Lord, how manifold are your works! In wisdom have you made them all; the earth is full of … Continue reading The Works of God

Rate this:

PsalmsLeave a comment

Thank You, God

Tim Farley

  Reading the Word Psalm 104:14–18 (ESV) 14 You cause the grass to grow for the livestock and plants for man to cultivate, that he may bring forth food from the earth 15 and wine to gladden the heart of man, oil to make his face shine and bread to strengthen man’s heart. 16 The trees of the Lord are watered abundantly, the cedars of Lebanon that he planted. 17 In them the birds build their nests; the stork has her home in the fir trees. 18 The high mountains are for the wild goats; the rocks are a refuge … Continue reading Thank You, God

Rate this: