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 | Apr 24, 2018 | Bible Study, Devotional, Uncategorized
This stanza of the 119th Psalm highlights the righteousness of God. He is righteous (137) and so is his word (138). His righteousness is everlasting and true (142) and is unchanging (144). How can anyone measure up to this standard of perfection? The...
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 | Jan 29, 2018 | Devotional, Uncategorized
(65) You have dealt with me – I take it as a statement of gratitude. Some days, it’s a wonder God chooses to deal with us at all. (66) Teach me good judgment – who or what have I misjudged lately? (67) Before I was afflicted I went astray –...