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Thanksgiving

Tim Farley

  Reading the Word Psalm 118:10–18 (ESV) 10 All nations surrounded me; in the name of the Lord I cut them off! 11 They surrounded me, surrounded me on every side; in the name of the Lord I cut them off! 12 They surrounded me like bees; they went out like a fire among thorns; in the name of the Lord I cut them off! 13 I was pushed hard, so that I was falling, but the Lord helped me. 14 The Lord is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation. 15 Glad songs of salvation are … Continue reading Thanksgiving

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In the Congregation

Tim Farley

Reading the Word Psalm 111:1–10 (ESV) 1 Praise the Lord! I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart, in the company of the upright, in the congregation. 2 Great are the works of the Lord, studied by all who delight in them. 3 Full of splendor and majesty is his work, and his righteousness endures forever. 4 He has caused his wondrous works to be remembered; the Lord is gracious and merciful. 5 He provides food for those who fear him; he remembers his covenant forever. 6 He has shown his people the power of his works, … Continue reading In the Congregation

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He Stands at the Right Hand of the Needy

Tim Farley

  Reading the Word Psalm 109:30–31 (ESV) 30 With my mouth I will give great thanks to the Lord; I will praise him in the midst of the throng. 31 For he stands at the right hand of the needy one, to save him from those who condemn his soul to death. Understanding and Applying the Word This psalm ends with words of confidence from David as he joins in praise to the Lord. David believes that God will be with him even though David’s enemy has falsely accused him. Peter quotes from verse 8 of this psalm when there … Continue reading He Stands at the Right Hand of the Needy

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The Storms of Life

Tim Farley

  Reading the Word Psalm 107:23–32 (ESV) 23 Some went down to the sea in ships, doing business on the great waters; 24 they saw the deeds of the Lord, his wondrous works in the deep. 25 For he commanded and raised the stormy wind, which lifted up the waves of the sea. 26 They mounted up to heaven; they went down to the depths; their courage melted away in their evil plight; 27 they reeled and staggered like drunken men and were at their wits’ end. 28 Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble, and he delivered … Continue reading The Storms of Life

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Fools, Sin, and Thanksgiving

Tim Farley

  Reading the Word Psalm 107:17–22 (ESV) 17 Some were fools through their sinful ways, and because of their iniquities suffered affliction; 18 they loathed any kind of food, and they drew near to the gates of death. 19 Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble, and he delivered them from their distress. 20 He sent out his word and healed them, and delivered them from their destruction. 21 Let them thank the Lord for his steadfast love, for his wondrous works to the children of man! 22 And let them offer sacrifices of thanksgiving, and tell of … Continue reading Fools, Sin, and Thanksgiving

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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

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Know that the Lord, He Is God!

Tim Farley

Reading the Word Psalm 100:1–5 (ESV) 1 Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth! 2 Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing! 3 Know that the Lord, he is God! It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. 4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name! 5 For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations. Understanding and Applying the Word The heading for … Continue reading Know that the Lord, He Is God!

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A Joyful Noise

Tim Farley

  Reading the Word Psalm 95:1–4 (ESV) 1 Oh come, let us sing to the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation! 2 Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise! 3 For the Lord is a great God, and a great King above all gods. 4 In his hand are the depths of the earth; the heights of the mountains are his also. Understanding and Applying the Word “I will enter his gates with thanksgiving in my heart. I will enter … Continue reading A Joyful Noise

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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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