Psalm 121 Song of Ascents; 8 vrs.; --??

Looking to the Lord for help.

121.2 the Lord who made heaven and earth... I think He can handle it.

121.3 will not slumber... I remember the old quote, "Go to sleep. There's no use both of you staying up to worry about it."

Psalm 122 Song of Ascents/David; 9 vrs.; --??

Peace in Jerusalem sought.

122.1 Great expression of joy at going to, in the NT era, church.

122.6&8 references to peace of or within Jerusalem.

Psalm 123 Song of Ascents;4 vrs.; --??

Plea for relief from scorn and contempt of the proud.

Psalm 124 Song of Ascents/David;8 vrs.; --??

If the Lord had not been on our side.

124.8 Help is in the name of the Lord. I find this an interesting expression. "In the name of the Lord" rather that the simpler "in the Lord."

Psalm 125 Song of Ascents;5 vrs.; --??

Those who trust in the Lord.

125.2 Neat picture of the Lord's care for us.

125.5 crooked ways... I had a new appreciation for this as I enjoyed the simplicity of driving on the arrow straight road from Boise east through the Oklahoma panhandle.

Psalm 126 Song of Ascents;6 vrs.; --??

Images of renewal.

126.6 A classic soul winning verse.

Psalm 127 Song of Ascents/Solomon;5 vrs.; --??

comp. 1 Cor. 3.9 ff

127.1 and Solomon had some house building (and falling apart) experience.

127.1 unless the Lord... This is something that all our preparation, experience, talent, etc... makes us forget too often.

127.4-5 The children are like arrows verses. A tight family is a formidable thing as the children get older.

Psalm 128 Song of Ascents;6 vrs.; --??

Blessings of a family who fears the Lord.

128.1&4 fears the Lord...

128.6 see your children's children... Something to be admired and enjoyed.

Psalm 129 Song of Ascents;8 vrs.; --??

Imprecatory thoughts on the wicked who afflict me.

129.2 and yet they have not prevailed...

Psalm 130 Song of Ascents8 vrs.; --??

The mercy and forgiveness of the Lord.

130.3 If you, O Lord, should mark my iniquities... Acknowledges that I have sins (implied that nobody else knows about). Acknowledges that the Lord knows all and that even the most pious stand condemned and hopeless before God. Implies that the Lord is our last and best friend. If he should turn against us, then all is lost.

130.4 forgiveness ... that you may be feared... Thought provoking and delightful connection between God's goodness and the fear of Him.

130.5-6 wait for and hope for the Lord

130.7 steadfast love (or compassions)

Fri 090918 pm

Psalm 120 Anon.; 7 vrs.; --??

Prayer for deliverance from foreigners.

120.5 Meshech... They were in all probability the Moschi, a people inhabiting the Moschian Mountains, between the Black and the Caspian Seas. In Ps. 120:5 the name occurs as simply a synonym for foreigners orbarbarians. http://www.christiananswers.net/dictionary/meshech.html

Kedar It is the name for the nomadic tribes of Arabs, the Bedouins generally (Isa. 21:16; 42:11; 60:7; Jer. 2:10; Ezek. 27:21), who dwelt in the northwest of Arabia. They lived in black hair-tents (Song of Songs 1:5). To “dwell in the tents of Kedar” was to be cut off from the worship of the true God (Ps. 120:5). http://www.christiananswers.net/dictionary/kedar.html

Wed-Thurs 090916/17 pm Psa 119

Psalm 119 Anon; 176 vrs.; --??

law

tora

This is the chief term of all, and is heard most often. Tis parent verb means 'teach' (verse 33) or 'direct'; therefore coming from God it means both 'law' and 'revelation'. It can be used of a single command or of a whole body of law, especially the Pentateuch, or again of
Scripture as a whole. ---Kidner

verses: 1, 18, 29, 44, 51, 53, 55, 61, 70, 72, 77, 85, & 92

testimonies

'edah

Israel was told to place the book of the law beside the ark of the covenant, 'that it may be a witness (ed) against you; (Deut. 31:26). The outspokenness of Scripture, with its high standards and frank warnings (e.g. Deut. 8:19, using this root), is implied in this expression, but so too is its dependability, as the word of the 'faithful and true witness'. Therefore Thy testimonies are my delight' (24). --Kidner

verses: 2, 14, 22, 31, 36, 46, 59, 79, 88, 95, 99, 111, 119, 125, 129, 138, 144, 146, 157, 167, & 168

precepts

piqquwd

This is a word drawn from the sphere of an officer or overseer, a man who is responsible to look closely into a situation and take action (cf. Jer. 23:2 where God will 'attend to; (poqed) the shepherds who have not 'attended to' the flock). So the word points to the particular instructions of the Lord, as of one who cares about details. --Kidner

verses: 4, 15, 27, 40, 45, 56, 63, 69, 78, 87, 93, 94, 100, 104, 110, 104, 110, 128, 134, 141, 159, 168, 173

statutes

(huqqim)

These speak of the binding force and permanence of Scripture, as of laws 'engraved' or inscribed, 'for the time to come as a witness for ever' (cf. Isa. 30:8). --Kidner

verses: 5, 8, 12, 16, 23, 26, 33, 48, 54, 64, 68, 71, 80, 83, 117, 118, 124, 135, 145, 155, & 171.

Commandments

(misqot)

This word emphasizes the straght authority of what is said; not merely the power to convince or persuade, but the right to give orders. --Kidner

verse: 19, 21, 35, 47, 48, 60, 66, 73, 86, 115, 131, 143, 151, 166, 172, & 176.

rules (judgements KJV)

(mispatim)

These are better known in the Old Testament as 'judgements': the decisions of the all-wise Judge about common human sisturations (cf. Exod. 21:1; Deut. 17:8a, 9b), and hence the reavealed 'rights and duties; appropriate to them (as RSV puts it in 1 Sam. 10:25). Scritue, then, as the standard given for dealing between man and man, is the predominant sisne of this term. --Kidner

verses: 7, 13, 20, 30, 39, 43, 52, 62, 75, 102, 106, 108, 137, 156, 160, 164, &175

Word

(dabar)

This is th most general term of all, embracing god's truth in any form, stated, promised or commanded. --Kidner

verse:9, 11, 16, 17, 25, 28, 42, 43, 49, 65, 67, 74, 81, 101, 105, 107, 114, 160, 169, 170, & 172

119.11 that I might not sin against you... Part of the pledge to the Bible.

119.27 meditate...

119.37 Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things... Its not just a matter of what is sinful, but what has no value.

119.48 Lift my hands toward your commands... This is an interesting expression. I wouldn't think it means to worship, but maybe in the sense of reaching out to receive knowledge from.

119.50 comfort in my affliction... A good thing to keep in mind when we are sad or grieving.

119.59 (vers. 27) a result of meditation

119.65 for me usually more generously and kindly than His word. But this can also refer to God being faithful to His Word.

119.67 Before I was afflicted I went astray... An insight into one of the ways God works in us to bring us to our senses and to Himself.

119.92 Again, God's Word sustaining us in difficult times.

119.105 Part two of the pledge to the Bible.

119.120 My flesh trembles for fear of You... Sounds a little stronger than reverent awe.

119.128 I hate every false way. In a practical personal way, not just in others.

119.140 well tried... God is faithful all the time.

119.175 your rules help me... Enablers, not spoilers.

Tues 090915 pm Col 1

Colossians 1

1.2 faithful brothers... Why would he say that in this particular letter?

1.4-5 faith, love, & hope This is a different order.

1.6 fruit and growing... It seems to be instructive that these are separate.

1.10 every... We don't have the luxury of saying, "That's not what I do."

beloved Son

redemption

image of invisible God

"firstborn" of creation

created all things

(sustains)

Sun-Tues 090915 pm Psa 110-118

Psalm 110 David; 7 vrs.; 110.1--Matthew 22.44; Mark 12.36; Luke 20;42-43; Acts 2:34-35; Hebrews 1:13

Very messianic psalm.

Psalm 111 Anon.; 10 vrs.; maybe allusions

Praise for God's works.

111.1 with all my heart... This is the constant struggle, the single, undivided heart.

111.5 those who fear him...

111.10 all those who practice it have a good understanding...

Psalm 112 Anon.; 10 vrs.; 112.9--2 Corinthians 9.9

The man who fears God.

112.1 the man who fears the Lord... The fear of the Lord results in delighting in God's commandments. We light in things we value.

112.5 the man who deals generously and lends... Characteristics of the man who fears the Lord (vrs.1)

112.9 he has given to the poor. It is interesting and instructive that this behavior makes the wicked angry.

Psalm 113 Anon.; 9 vrs.; --??

The Lord who is high lifts up the lowly.

113.3 This verse sets out the agenda for the day. Now we have to focus on how.

113.7 Again the lifting up of the poor seen as a Godly thing to do.

Psalm 114 Anon.; 8 vrs.; --??

The earth rejoices.

Psalm 115 Anon.; 18 vrs.; --??

114.8 We become like what we worship. Now that is something to think about.

114.13 both the small and great... The fear of the Lord is an equalizer.

Psalm 116 Anon.; 19 vrs.; 116.10--2 Corinthians 4.13

116.6 One man and God is a majority.

116.8 This is so-o-o-o-o true.

116.17 and recount the deeds of the Lord... This should be a focus we have.

Psalm 117 Anon.; 2 vrs.; 117.1--Romans 15.11

117.1 the nations... The Lord wants praise from all the world.

Psalm 118 Anon.; 29 vrs.; 118.6 Hebrews 13.6

118.6 A source of contentment.

118.8 This is so true!

118.17 recount the deeds of the Lord. This is the reason for us to live another day.

Sun 090913 pm Psa 108-109

Psalm 108 David; 13 vrs.; --??

108.9 Moab is my washbasin... This must not be a positive statement since its context would indicate. But what does that expression mean?

108. 13 With God we shall do valantly. We studied Polycarp and Perpetua today. This was a good promise for today.

Psalm 109 David; 31 vrs.; --??

Basically this is a long rant against people opposing David

Fri 090911 am Phil qr

Philippians quick read

1.12 have actually turned out... Reminds me of Joseph.

1.21 to live is... O that it would be more and more!

2.27 but God had mercy [compassion] on him... From a utilitarian point of view it would have been in God's interest to heal him and the argument could be made that his service would put him in a status that he didn't deserve to be sick. Sort of like the cynical saying, "No good deed goes unpunished." Here though the statement is reminiscent of Lamentations, it is by His mercies that we are not consumed. Reminds me of the premise or Edwards sermon, Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God. We deserve nothing from God. He owes us nothing. We are grateful (because we have no right to them) for His compassion on us.

3.10 It seems from chapter 2 that we will need to experience the second thing before we can know the first. However, the first is probably necessary to make it through the second.

4.17 to your account... What is the balance on your account? A fascinating thing to contemplate.

pm 090910 pm Psa 106-107

Psalm 106 Anon.; 48 vrs.; 106.10--Luke 1.71; 106.45--Luke 1.72; 106.48--Luke 1.63

Recounting God's faithfulness and Irael's stubborn unfaithfulness.

106.7 did not consider your wonderous works; We are so oblivious to His working.

106.8 but... There are, tragicaly, too many of these kinds of "but's" and "then's" in this chapter and our lives.

106.23 stood in the breach before him... I would like to be known for this.

Book Five

Psalm 107 Anon.; 43 vrs.; 107.9--Luke 1.53

Praise for the Lord delivering his wayward people.

107.1 This is the third psalm in a row that starts this way.

107.8 the children of man... also in verses 15, 21, & 31

107.43 let them consider the steadfast love of the Lord... I need to keep in mind throughout my day the importance of considering, esp. the steadfast love of the Lord.

Wed 090909 pm Psa 104-105

Psalm 104 Anon.; 35 vrs.; 104.4--Hebrews 1.7

Praising the Creator.

104.27 These all look to him... It is ironic that the animals all look to him, but we, who are made in His image, find it so hard to keep the same focus.

104.34 May my meditation be pleasing to Him... If I am rejoicing in the Lord, my meditation would be pleasing to Him.

Psalm 105 Anon.; 45 vrs.; 105.8--Luke 1.72-73

Recounting God's work with Abraham, the exodus, and conquest.

105.15 my anointed ones... Refers here to Israel, but enforces the respect we should have for Gods' messengers and people.

105.19 the Word of the Lord tested him. "Him' is Jacob. What is referred to by "word of the Lord" is a uncertain, but shows God's had in his trials.

Tues 090908 pm Psa 101-103

Psalm 101 David; 8 vrs.; --??

Walking in integrity and opposing those who don't.

101.3 I will not set before my eyes anything that is worthless. This is a very thought provoking expression. It didn't anything that is wicked or impure, etc. No doubt worthless includes those things, but it also goes beyond them to things that do not have any value.

Psalm 102 Anon.; 28 vrs.; 102.25-27--Hebrews 1.10-12

The afflicted cry out to the Lord.

102.12 enthroned forever... neat expression of God's eternity.

102.15 nations will fear the Lord... This is one of many references to the nations fearing, worshipping God etc.

Psalm 103 David; 22 vrs.; `03.17--Luke 1:50

Bless the Lord O my soul, the Lord shows compassion on those who fear Him.

103.8 The Lord slow to anger... Thank goodness!! Because I try His patience many times.

103.11, 13, & 17 those that fear Him... a good description of believers.

Mon 090907 am Phil & col

Philippians & Colossians quick reads

1.29 but also to suffer for His sake... A heavy thought that I have little experience with.

2.12-13 Another human responsibility - Divine sovereignty set of verses. Lot's to think about here.

2.14 without grumbling or questioningg... I would like to see this in some other versions.

3.20 citizenship in heaven... I've been thinking about this more lately. One of the good things about the dismal state of the mess of human government is that it strengthens my affection for and focus on my heavenly citizenship.

Colossians

2.2 knit together in love... What a great thought! We need to figure out how to do more knitting together.

2.10 putting off the body of the flesh... The context makes this an interesting verse to think about.

4.3 Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful with thanksgiving. A good word for us. The combining of watchful and thanksgiving is very thought provoking. What is the synergy between watchfulness and thanksgiving.

Sun 090906 pm Psa 98-100

Psalm 98 Anon.: 9 vrs.; --??

Make a joyful noise and praise the Lord.

99.4 all the earth... As "Israel centric" as most of the Psalms are it is interesting how many times they speak of God having praise from the peoples or all the earth.

Psalm 99

God is holy.

99.3 & 5 Holy is He.

99.9 God is holy.

Psalm 100

Psalm of thanksgiving.

Sat 090906 pm Psa 97

Psalm 97 Anon.; 12 vrs.; 97.7--Hebrews 1.6

Rejoicing in the Lord of the earth who is above all gods.

97.7 It is interesting that the gods are told to worship the Lord of all the earth.

97.11 Light and joy go together. A worthwhile thing to contemplate.

Fri 090904 am Ezra 10 & Col

Ezra 10

10.2 Shecaniah... same as The father of Shemaiah, who repaired the wall of Jerusalem (Neh. 3:29)? http://www.christiananswers.net/dictionary/shecaniah.html

10.3 all put away these wives... Interesting in light of NT teaching on divorce.

10.9 and because of the heavy rain... :o)

10.13 nor is this a task for one day or two... wise words.

10.15 An interesting distiction between Jonathan and Jahzeiah,who opposed the plan, and Meshullam and Shabbethai, who supported them in their opposition.

10.16 to examine the matter... I wonder what was being examined. Who was really foreign, making sure nobody was overlooked, what?

10.19 guilt offering... another offering to check out. Why the mention of the rams?

10.20-43 Another long list of names. Why? I also wonder if there are any repeats from earlier lists.

Colossians quick read

1.6 heard and knew... Not just heard. epiginōskō to become thoroughly acquainted with, to know thoroughly

1.16 heaven, earth, visible, invisible, thrones, dominions, principalities, powers... Seems to be making a point.

1.21 So did the wicked works affect the mind?

1.29 striving according to His working... Interesting thing to meditate on. My part and God's "part."

2.8 cheat you... a thought provoking choice of words. sylagōgeō--to carry off booty

2.11 circumcision made without hands... God's part.

2.12 raised with Him though faith... "My" part.

3.5 I like the old JKV, mortify.

3.15 called to peace, pretty sweet.

4.2 vigilant and thanksgiving are not two works I expect to see in the same sentence.

4.12 This is an interesting verse to think about. Laboring with Paul in Rome to make the saints in Philippians perfect and complete in the will of God.

4.18 remember... I can think of a few ways this might have been meant.

Thurs 090903 pm Ezra 7-9

Ezra 7

7.1 Back sixteen names to Aaron.

7.6 on him... Who? Ezra or the king?

7.10 set his heart to study, to do it, to teach... This is a great verse.

7.11 compare with verse 6

7.12 the God of heaven... I wondered how much this reference to God was informed by the kings pagan background and what its significance is.

7.14 to make inquiries... What exactly did he want him to do?

7.15 freely offered to God... Why did they give the money and how ordinary was it to do that for a god.

7.19 The vessels that have been given... I wonder what these were since they had already taken the vessels that Nebuchadnezzar took.

7.23 lest his wrath be against the realm of the king... This is a very curious phrase. Was this the the PC thing to say, was he covering his bases with all the gods, or did he acknowledge the great power of God.

7.24 Their version of a 501c organization.

7.27 to beautify the house of the Lord... I had always thought of Ezra's primary ministry as one of spiritual reform.

Ezra 8

8.2-14 I don't really get how these names are grouped.

8.16 men of insight... This is a curious description in this context.

8.18, 22, 31 hand of our God...

8.20 These were all mentioned by name... He makes a point to remind that he had already told the names which seems to indicate that they are important. Why for us?

8.21 humble and then seek. It seems that humble might be an idiom or code word for something.

8.22 ashamed to ask... Ezra was concered about the Lord's honor.

8.31 delivered us from... As in there were no attacks or they were able to repulse the attacks.

8.34 It is interesting that he made such a point about the weighing and measuring. v. 25, 26, 30, & 33

8.35 a burnt offering... Exactly what kind of offering was this?

Ezra 9

9.2 the holy race...

9.2 in this faithlessness the hand of the hand of the officials ... has been foremost. This is a sad state of affairs. God, help be to be ahead of the curve.

9.4 I sat appalled until evening... I don't think anybody sits that long today.

9.6 ashamed and blush... This is a vivid response to the guilt of the nation. It is a response that I have not typically thought of. Godly sorrow, etc... but not embarrassment.

9.8 that God may brighten our eyes... Great description.

9.9 its ruins... It is something that the temple had already come to ruin...

9.9 some reviving... interesting use of this word. Check the Hebrew.

9.12 never seek their peace or prosperity that you may be strong... There are a few things that this could mean. Not unite with them, not help them, passively or actively oppose them?

9.13 less than our iniquities deserve... How true.

9.15 You are just... A stark contrast the the "Why me?" and "It's not fair!" mantra that is so common.

Wed 090902 pm Ezra 3-6

Ezra 3

3.1 seventh month... I didn't notice a begining month. Seventh month of the year or of Cyrus's reign?

3.1 as one man... An interesting expression. It will probably informative to see what the Hebrew is on this.

3.2 Jozadak: Hebrew Strongs #03136: qduwy Yowtsadaq -- Jozadak = "Jehovah is righteous 1) grandson of the high priest Hilkiah; son of the high priest Seraiah; and father of the high priest Joshua; he never attained the office of high priest himself because he was carried captive to Babylon by Nebuchadnezzar

3.2 as it is written... Where?

3.3 fear... I assume the fear of their neighbors not God

3.4 Feast of Booths... background here might help a little

3.5 new moon, appointed feasts, freewilll... Back to the books of the law for these. :o)

3.7 So they gave money ... according to the grant... I assume the money was for the workers and not for the lumber.

3.8 made a beginning... of what?

3.10 sons of Asaph... Asaph -- A Levite; one of the leaders of David's choir (1 Chr. 6:39). Psalms 50 and 73-83 inclusive are attributed to him. He is mentioned along with David as skilled in music, and a “seer” (2 Chr. 29:30). The “sons of Asaph,” mentioned in 1 Chr. 25:1, 2 Chr. 20:14, and Ezra 2:41, were his descendants, or more probably a class of poets or singers who recognized him as their master. http://www.christiananswers.net/dictionary/asaph.html

3.10 according to the directions of David king of Israel... I can't think of anywhere in the Bible these are given. Should check on this.

3.11 I can find similar passages, but none that this seems to quote.

Ezra 4

4.2 Esarhaddon: successor of Sennacherib (2 Kings 19:37; Isa. 37:38)

He ascended the throne about B.C. 681. Nothing further is recorded of him in Scripture, except that he settled certain colonists in Samaria (Ezra 4:2). But from the monuments it appears that he was the most powerful of all the Assyrian monarchs. He built many temples and palaces, the most magnificent of which was the southwest palace at Nimrud, which is said to have been in its general design almost the same as Solomon's palace, only much larger (1 Kings 7:1-12).

In December B.C. 681 Sennacherib was murdered by two of his sons, who, after holding Nineveh for forty-two days, were compelled to fly to Erimenas of Ararat, or Armenia. Their brother Esarhaddon, who had been engaged in a campaign against Armenia, led his army against them. They were utterly overthrown in a battle fought April B.C. 680, near Malatiyeh, and in the following month Esarhaddon was crowned at Nineveh. He restored Babylon, conquered Egypt, and received tribute from Manasseh of Judah. He died in October B.C. 668, while on the march to suppress an Egyptian revolt, and was succeeded by his son Assur-bani-pal, whose younger brother was made viceroy of Babylonia. http://www.christiananswers.net/

4.2 sacrificing to Him... Where and how? Was He a god for them or the God?

4.3 This refusal is food for thought.

4.3 commanded us... instead of gave us permission, etc. What is the Hebrew here?

4.5 bribed... This sounds strong. Bribed or hired?

4.5 How long did Cyrus rule?

4.7 written in Aramaic... Why does that matter?

4.8-9 Bishlam, Methredath, Tabeel, Rehum, Shimshai... Who are these guys and are they significant or just filling in details?

4.12 It would be interesting to know the Hebrew word for wicked.

4.13 royal revenue will be impaired... Were things especially tight or was it the general principle of the thing?

4.14 we eat the salt of the palace... It would be interesting to find the cultural etymology of this expression.

4.16 no possession in the province Beyond the River.... What is meant by this. If Jerusalem rebelled, wouldn't they still have the other cities?

4.23 by force and power... Was this physical force or the force of law.

4.24 until the second year of the reign of Darius... Again, a new king brings a change.

Ezra 5

5.2 arose... Rise up O men of God, be done with lesser things.

5.3 who decreed... I am puzzled by why Cyrus' decree seemed to be such a mystery.

5.10 asked them their names... It seems odd that they did not know the leaders' name.

Ezra 6

6.2 Why was it Echatana, Media?

6.5 which Nebubachadnezzar took out of the temple... Is this recorded as a matter of record or is there some other significance?

6.9 I wonder how ordinary it was for the emperor to pay for temples and temple ceremonies.

6.10 and pray for the life of the king... This is kinda funny.

6.11 Is this hyperbole or did they really do this? I have seen other practices of this era that were this brutal though.

6.14 the Jews built and prospered through the prophesyingg... This is an interesting statement coming right after the decree of Darius and help from the governor, etc...

6.14 by decree of God... What does this mean? Does it mean like God wanted it done, according to what God had planned, or does the decree refer to his power?

6.18 in the book of Moses... Where?

6.21 who had joined them and separated themselves... I wonder who these were.

6.22 Proverbs 21.1

Tues 090901 pm Ezra 1-2

Ezra 1

1.1 first year of Cyrus... This makes it sound like some of this my have been policy changes that come with a new King.

1.1 that the word of the Lord by the mouth of Jeremiah might be fulfilled... What is the reference and the context? "by the mouth" points to the agency of Jeremiah.

1.1 throughout the kingdom... If this was just about Judah, why did it go out throughout all the kingdom?

1.2 The Lord God of heaven... It strikes me as a little odd that a pagan king would refer to God this way.

1.3 his God be with Him... Interesting that he did not say "the" God.

1.3 the God who is in Jerusalem... This seems more local that "God of heaven."

1.4 be assisted by men of his place... Who are these men?

1.8 Sheshbazzar... I wonder who he was and why he would be mentioned?

1.10 What is the point to giving the number of all the vessels?

Ezra 2

2.2 I wonder if any of these guys are mentioned anywhere else.

2.3-34 "people" I wonder if any of these people are mentioned anywhere else. What is the total number? Are the textual variants that would cause some of these numbers to no be absolutely determined.

2.36 sons' of Ela seemed to be the most prolific.

2.36 "priests"

2.40-42 Levites

2.43-54 Temple servants

2.55-57 Solomon's servants

2.58 Do these numbers square with 2.55-57?

2.59-63 "could not prove their fathers' houses

2.66-67 It is interesting that the named the number of animals.

2.69 according to their ability... A good rule of thumb for giving.

Mon 090831 pm Acts 26 & Psa 95-96

Acts 26

26.4 manner of life... Philippians 3.3-6

26.9 opposing... 1 Corinthians 15.9

26.19 I was note disobedient... apeithēs - impersuasible, not compliant, disobedient, contumacious "Disobedient" is not not the word for disobedient in Eph. 6.1. This word means that Paul was compliant and persuaded by the vision and call that God had given him. O that I might be convinced and wholehearted toward the vision God has given.

26.28 Whatever the translation of this verse, it is tragic that Agripa was not persuaded.

Psalm 95 Anon.; 11 vrs.; 95.7-11--Hebrews 3.7-11, 15, 18; 4.1, 3, 5, 7

95.7 Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts... A good word for us.

Psalm 96 Anon.; 13 vrs.; --??

Psalm of worship and praise.

96.3, 5, 10, & 13 The "nations" or "peoples" are mentioned six times. God desires praise from all peoples of the earth.

Sun 090830 pm Psa 91-94

Psalm 91 Anon.; 16 vrs.; 91.11&12--Matthew 4.6 & Luke 4.10-11; 91.13--Luke 10.19
The Lord's protection of His own.

91.11-12 The Devil is not the only one who uses verses like these to cause people to exagerate God's protection and tempt people to tempt God.
91.14 he holds fast to Me in love...he knows My name... I like the idea of knowing God's name in a way that makes you hold fast to Him.

Psalm 92 Anon.; 15 vrs.; --??

92.2 to declare your steadfast love in the morning, and your faithfulness by night. This is a good habit that I am working on, to make a consious prayer thanking God for His mercy and compassion in the morning when I wake up and for His faithfulness as I go to sleep.
92.14 still bear fruit in old age... It may show my age, but this is a prayer of mine.

Psalm 93 Anon.; 5 vrs; --??
The Lord reigns.

Psalm 94 Anon.; 23 vrs.; --??
Prayer for delivery and proclamation of God's faithfulness.

94.19 When the cares of my heart are many, Your consolations cher my soul. This is a reassuing promise.

Psalm 95 Anon.; 11 vrs.;

Sat 090829 pm Psa 89-90

Psalm 89 Ethan the Exrahite; 52 vrs.; --??

89.10 Rahab a poetical name applied to Egypt in Ps. 87:4; 89:10; Isa. 51:9, as “the proud one” http://www.christiananswers.net/dictionary/rahab.html
Most of this psalm was spent praising God for his faithful protection. Then in verse 38 Ethan turns to complain

BOOK IV

Psalm 90 Moses; 17 vrs.; 90.4--2 Peter 3.8

90.4 This verse is a great explanation or illustration of God's eternity.
90.11 Who considers... We should give some thought to this.
90.12 Teach us... Another verse that exhorts us to be thoughtful about our lives.