by Bill Roushey | May 29, 2018 | Bible Study, Psalms, Uncategorized
The Psalmists commitment to God’s Word shaped how he regarded God. It is evidenced in his prayers and worship. (169) let my cry, (170) my supplication come before you, (171) let my lips utter praise and (172) let my tongue sing. Matt Chandler states...
by Bill Roushey | May 11, 2018 | Bible Study, Psalms, Uncategorized
Verses 153-160 of Psalm 119 incorporate the theme of Revival. Consider the Psalmist’s words, Deliver me (153), Redeem me (154), Revive me and preserve me (154, 156, 159). David Guzik offers this commentary, “The Psalmist looked for help and salvation...
by Bill Roushey | Apr 9, 2018 | Bible Study, Devotional, Psalms, Uncategorized
The previous three stanzas of Psalm 119 emphasized drawing near to God. In verses 121-136 we do not find the cry of a proud person looking over his domain. Instead, a different cry arises, that of a servant. (122) Ensure your servants well-being is a cry for God to...
by Bill Roushey | Mar 28, 2018 | Bible Study, Devotional, Psalms, Uncategorized
What is it about God’s Word that the psalmist is so enamored with? Answer: he has a personal relationship with God. If we were to characterize this relationship as a two-way street, one side is the psalmist’s side of the street lined with worldly...
by Bill Roushey | Mar 19, 2018 | Bible Study, Devotional, Psalms, Uncategorized
What do you do when a trial or threat you are facing wakes you up in the middle of the night? Your mental, physical or emotional stability is hanging by a thread. Do you get up out of bed and go to your safe, pull out a stack of bills and start counting your money? ...
by Bill Roushey | Jan 6, 2018 | Devotional, Psalms, Uncategorized
(33) “Follow it to the end” – this section of the 119th Psalm speaks about finishing well. God’s help is needed for us to stay the course and finish well. (37) “Turn my eyes” – our eyes have an appetite, we need to guard...