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Divisions ( run-on sentence OK, direct verbiage from Scripture/Principles are Aims for each Division – a truth about God, a truth about man, a truth about God’s relationship to man; a sin to avoid, promise to trust, example to follow, command to obey, truth to believe ): 1.By the rivers of Babylon, we sat and wept (Psalm 137:1-6) Principle:   Learn from the sorrow of the past. 2.Daughter Babylon, doomed to destruction (Psalm 137:7-9) Principle:   Pursue mercy, not vengeance in spite of the past. Principle:   Leave vengeance to the Lord.   Subject Sentence ( 10-word sentence with proper structure showing exactly where you are in Scripture ): Israel wept, and was happy over Babylon’s doom.   Aim (“ To Cause My Audience To…” Know, See, Learn, Understand, etc .): TCMATK Vengeance belongs to the Lord, regardless of our torment.   Application ( not yes or no question.   Meant to bring about heart change ): 1.How might you adopt an...

Self-Care is a popular topic these days.  In case you aren’t familiar with the term, self-care is anything you do to help yourself live well and stay physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually well.  You may have a self-care practice implemented in your life and not even realize it!  Some people read, go for walks, journal, engage in artistic or creative activities, write, get massages, pray, study the Bible, exercise, meal prep, etc.  So, what are some of your favorite self-care activities?  I challenge you to look at today’s psalm study though a self-care lens as well as a leadership lens.  The leadership lens will help you come up with techniques to encourage godly behavior in others.  This is a valuable skill.  You may help someone develop godly skills to cope with life challenges.   Today, we’re looking at Psalm 23.   God’s Provision appears all over these 6 verses.   Throughout our study, we will see how God cares ...

Divisions ( run-on sentence OK, direct verbiage from Scripture/Principles are Aims for each Division – a truth about God, a truth about man, a truth about God’s relationship to man; a sin to avoid, promise to trust, example to follow, command to obey, truth to believe ): 1.The Lord is my Shepherd (Psalm 23:1-4) Principle:   Jesus cares for His people’s “present” in every way. 2.You prepare a table (Psalm 23:5-6) Principle:   Jesus cares for His people’s “future” in every way.   Subject Sentence ( 10-word sentence with proper structure showing exactly where you are in Scripture ): I will dwell forever with the Lord, my Shepherd.   Aim (“ To Cause My Audience To…” Know, See, Learn, Understand, etc .): TCMATK God cares for, and dwells with, His people.   Application ( not yes or no question.   Meant to bring about heart change ): 1. What is your daily walk with God like?   What has Jesus given you that you’d like to thank Him for...

What is your salvation story?  How did you meet Jesus?  What was it that convinced you that He is God and Savior and worthy of praise?  What has He been doing in your life since?  How has He transformed you?  How has He used your testimony, your past, to impact the spiritual walk of other people?   Today, we’re looking at Psalm 103.   These 22 verses are about Salvation and Praise .   The eternal Lord makes His praiseworthy ways known .   When we walk away from our time together today, I want you to know God made a praiseworthy way for all people to spend eternity with Him.   Let’s pray.   Holy Father, we come to you in Jesus’ name today to ask You to bless us with not only wisdom and understanding of the Scriptures, but that You would also bless us with a spirit of gratitude and thanksgiving that must simply praise You.   Fill our mouths with worship over the salvation You have provided. Amen.   Our text i...

 Divisions ( run-on sentence OK, direct verbiage from Scripture/Principles are Aims for each Division – a truth about God, a truth about man, a truth about God’s relationship to man; a sin to avoid, promise to trust, example to follow, command to obey, truth to believe ): 1.Praise the Lord (Psalm 103:1-6) Principle:  The Lord is worthy of all praise! 2.He made His ways known (Psalm 103:7-16) Principle:  The Lord reveals Himself through His Word and His Son, Jesus. 3.From everlasting to everlasting (Psalm 103:17-22) Principle:  The Lord’s covenant with His people through Jesus is eternal.   Subject Sentence ( 10-word sentence with proper structure showing exactly where you are in Scripture ): The eternal Lord makes His praiseworthy ways known.   Aim (“ To Cause My Audience To…” Know, See, Learn, Understand, etc .): TCMATK God made a praiseworthy way for all people to spend eternity with Him.   Application ( not yes or no ques...

Spoiler alert!  What can wash away my sin?  Nothing but the blood of Jesus!  What can make me whole again?  Nothing but the blood of Jesus! Oh, precious is the flow… that makes me white as snow… no other fount I know.  Nothing but the blood of Jesus!   We all need Jesus!   All people are born with a sin nature.   Sin is the fundamental condition of our existence.   No one is immune.   We cannot overcome that sin nature, or pay the price for our sin with good deeds.   No one, except Jesus, is sinless.   And no one can wash away their own sin.   Only Jesus, the sinless Lamb of God could take away the sin of the world!   So, why isn’t the whole world embracing Him, and accepting His FREE gift of eternal life???   Excellent question!   Today, we’re looking at Psalm 51.   These 19 verses, penned by David when he was confronted by Nathan about his adultery with Bathsheba, are about Sin .   We are...

Divisions ( run-on sentence OK, direct verbiage from Scripture/Principles are Aims for each Division – a truth about God, a truth about man, a truth about God’s relationship to man; a sin to avoid, promise to trust, example to follow, command to obey, truth to believe ): 1.My state in my sin (Psalm 51:1-6) Principle:   God has a remedy for man’s sinful nature. 2.What God can do about my sin (Psalm 51:7-14) Principle:   God’s plan for every life is powerful and beautiful. 3.God’s desired response to what He does about my sin (Psalm 51:15-19) Principle:   God desires every person’s praise.   Subject Sentence ( 10-word sentence with proper structure showing exactly where you are in Scripture ): God’s unfailing love cleanses, restores, and delights in my praise.   Aim (“ To Cause My Audience To…” Know, See, Learn, Understand, etc .): TCMATK God has a plan for dealing with man’s sinful nature.   Application ( not yes or no question. ...