Author: Gene Slavit

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Fellowship

Forsake Worldly Distractions, Focus on the Father

I’ve thought a lot lately about what is important to me. Within the last week, Sherry has gone from major memory loss from Covid, to being back to her old self and even stronger. We received this gracious deliverance with the help of the fervent prayers of many wonderful believers who love us. We are thankful for their intercession and for God’s healing through Christ.
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Holy Spirit

Giving Our All

Philippi

When Paul wrote to the Philippian church, he was in prison in Rome, Italy. They weren’t that far away by modern standards (northern Greece), but Paul longed to be with them. His life was on the line, depending on how Caesar judged his case. He wanted to be released from prison and visit them, but he wasn’t sure at that time what would happen. Look at Paul’s attitude (all scriptures are from The New Testament in Modern English by J. B. Phillips).

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Psalms

Psalms in Poetic Form: PSALMS 146-150

Praise the Lord for His goodness unto us!

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PSALM 146

PSALM 147

PSALM 148

PSALM 149

PSALM 150

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Psalms

Psalms in Poetic Form: PSALM 145

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Background

Psalm 145 is in the Deuteronomy Book of the Psalms (Psalms 107-150). These 44 Psalms, like the Book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament, show God’s Word as the source of salvation, deliverance, and healing. This would be fully carried out in the life of the coming Messiah, the living Word, Jesus Christ. Psalm 145 is the only Psalm with the title “David’s Psalm of Praise.” This is David’s Psalm of great praise for the Lord, Who will keep His promise and send the Messiah to rule over all. This Psalm sets the foundation for the final five Psalms and their praise to the Lord.

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Psalms in Poetic Form: PSALM 144

 

Click here to read PSALM 144 in poetic form.

Background

Psalm 144 is in the Deuteronomy Book of the Psalms (Psalms 107-150). These 44 Psalms, like the Book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament, show God’s Word as the source of salvation, deliverance, and healing. This would be fully carried out in the life of the coming Messiah, the living Word, Jesus Christ. Psalm 144 shows God’s great blessings upon David, and David’s son, the Messiah. Whereas the sons of Adam are vain, God brings salvation and deliverance from the “strange children” who speak vanity and do falsely.

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Leadership

Leaders in the Church: Bishops, Deacons, and Elders

Jesus Christ’s Example

Jesus Christ was the greatest leader who ever lived. He watched over others as the good shepherd. He ran to serve and minister, even washing his disciples’ feet. And he grew and matured in God’s Word, love, and power because of his meek and lowly heart. He set the example of what a bishop (one watching over), deacon (minister, servant), and elder (mature leader) should be.

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Psalms

Psalms in Poetic Form: PSALM 143

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Background

Psalm 143 is in the Deuteronomy Book of the Psalms (Psalms 107-150). These 44 Psalms, like the Book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament, show God’s Word as the source of salvation, deliverance, and healing. This would be fully carried out in the life of the coming Messiah, the living Word, Jesus Christ. Psalm 143 shows the Messiah’s cry to the Lord for help from those who overwhelm and seek to kill him. The Messiah remembers the Lord’s past goodness and knows that He will cut off those who afflict his soul.

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Psalms in Poetic Form: PSALM 142

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Background

Psalm 142 is in the Deuteronomy Book of the Psalms (Psalms 107-150). These 44 Psalms, like the Book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament, show God’s Word as the source of salvation, deliverance, and healing. This would be fully carried out in the life of the coming Messiah, the living Word, Jesus Christ. Psalm 142 shows the Messiah’s cry to the Lord in his trouble, and he is rescued from the snares of those who persecute him. No person cares for the Messiah’s soul, but the Lord will bring the Messiah’s soul out of prison and bountifully care for him.

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Psalms in Poetic Form: PSALM 141

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Background

Psalm 141 is in the Deuteronomy Book of the Psalms (Psalms 107-150). These 44 Psalms, like the Book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament, show God’s Word as the source of salvation, deliverance, and healing. This would be fully carried out in the life of the coming Messiah, the living Word, Jesus Christ. Psalm 141 shows the Messiah’s cry for the Lord’s protection and deliverance, and his trust in the Lord’s salvation.

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Psalms in Poetic Form: PSALM 140

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Background

Psalm 140 is in the Deuteronomy Book of the Psalms (Psalms 107-150). These 44 Psalms, like the Book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament, show God’s Word as the source of salvation, deliverance, and healing. This would be fully carried out in the life of the coming Messiah, the living Word, Jesus Christ. Psalm 140 shows the Messiah in his constant struggle with evil and violent men. Yet, His loving Father would save and protect him, bringing the ultimate and eternal victory!

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