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Psalm 25

 

They shall be shamed who deal treacherously without cause.

Teach me your paths.

For you are the God of my salvation,

I wait for you all day long.

for they are from old times.

Remember me according to your loving kindness,

for your goodness’ sake, Yahweh.

therefore he will instruct sinners in the way.

He will teach the humble his way.

to such as keep his covenant and his testimonies.

pardon my iniquity, for it is great.

He shall instruct him in the way that he shall choose.

His seed shall inherit the land.

He will show them his covenant.

for he will pluck my feet out of the net.

for I am desolate and afflicted.

Oh bring me out of my distresses.

Forgive all my sins.

They hate me with cruel hatred.

Let me not be disappointed, for I take refuge in you.

for I wait for you.

out all of his troubles.

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New Testament

Book of Titus

Key Verses

Titus 3:4-8 - But when the kindness of God our Savior and his love toward mankind appeared, not by works of righteousness, which we did ourselves, but according to his mercy, he saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us richly, through Jesus Christ our Saviour; that, being justified by his grace, we might be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.

Summary

Titus is instructed to authoritatively teach and organize the believers on Crete. He is to emphasize three areas - local church organization and function, doctrinal instruction, and the use of doctrine. For ensuring relationships within the church are godly , Paul commands that their behaviour be exemplary due to the work of the Holy Spirit in their lives.

Psalm 14

14:1 The fool has said in his heart, “There is no God.”

They are corrupt.

They have done abominable works.

There is none who does good.

14:2 Yahweh looked down from heaven on the children of men,

to see if there were any who understood,

who sought after God.

14:3 They have all gone aside.

They have together become corrupt.

There is none who does good, no, not one.

14:4 Have all the workers of iniquity no knowledge,

who eat up my people as they eat bread,

and don’t call on Yahweh?

14:5 There they were in great fear,

for God is in the generation of the righteous.

14:6 You frustrate the plan of the poor,

because Yahweh is his refuge.

14:7 Oh that the salvation of Israel would come out of Zion!

When Yahweh restores the fortunes of his people,

then Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad!

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New Testament

Book of 2 Timothy

Key Verses

2 Timothy 2:3 - You therefore must endure hardship, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

2 Timothy 3:16-17 - Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.

Summary

Paul writes this last letter to warn, encourage, and instruct Timothy so that Timothy will continue his ministry in the face of bitter opposition, suffering and troubles. Timothy is also to remind others they are all to be diligent workers for the Lord. Paul exhorts Timothy regarding the sure foundation of the Word of God as a means to gain wisdom and equipping for service. Finally, Paul also uses this letter to express his own confidence at the end of his life.

Psalm 28

28:1 To you, Yahweh, I call. My rock, don’t be deaf to me;

lest, if you are silent to me, I would become like those who go down into the pit.

28:2 Hear the voice of my petitions, when I cry to you,

when I lift up my hands toward your Most Holy Place.

28:3 Don’t draw me away with the wicked,

with the workers of iniquity who speak peace with their neighbors,

but mischief is in their hearts.

28:4 Give them according to their work,

and according to the wickedness of their doings.

Give them according to the operation of their hands.

Bring back on them what they deserve.

28:5 Because they don’t respect the works of Yahweh,

nor the operation of his hands,

he will break them down and not build them up.

28:6 Blessed be Yahweh, because he has heard the voice of my petitions.

28:7 Yahweh is my strength and my shield.

My heart has trusted in him, and I am helped.

Therefore my heart greatly rejoices.

With my song I will thank him.

28:8 Yahweh is their strength.

He is a stronghold of salvation to his anointed.

28:9 Save your people, and bless your inheritance.

Be their shepherd also, and bear them up forever.

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New Testament

Book of 1 Timothy

Key Verses

1 Timothy 3:16 - Without controversy, the mystery of godliness is great: God was revealed in the flesh, justified in the spirit, seen by angels, preached among the nations, believed on in the world, and received up in glory.

1 Timothy 6:11-12 - But you, man of God, flee these things, and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, and gentleness. Fight the good fight of faith. Lay hold of the eternal life to which you were called, and you confessed the good confession in the sight of many witnesses.

Summary

Paul delegates authority to his personal representative in Ephesus, Timothy. Timothy is instructed about life and ministry as an apostolic representative and about the organization, function, and edification of the church. Timothy is encouraged to counter with sound doctrine any false teaching particularly in regards to the Mosaic Law, to develop Church leaders and encourage godly Christian.

Psalm 14

14:1 The fool has said in his heart, “There is no God.”

They are corrupt.

They have done abominable works.

There is none who does good.

14:2 Yahweh looked down from heaven on the children of men,

to see if there were any who understood,

who sought after God.

14:3 They have all gone aside.

They have together become corrupt.

There is none who does good, no, not one.

14:4 Have all the workers of iniquity no knowledge,

who eat up my people as they eat bread,

and don’t call on Yahweh?

14:5 There they were in great fear,

for God is in the generation of the righteous.

14:6 You frustrate the plan of the poor,

because Yahweh is his refuge.

14:7 Oh that the salvation of Israel would come out of Zion!

When Yahweh restores the fortunes of his people,

then Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad!

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New Testament

Book of 2 Thessalonians

Key Verses

2 Thessalonians 2:3 - Let no one deceive you in any way. For it will not be, unless the departure comes first, and the man of sin is revealed, the son of destruction,

2 Thessalonians 3:6 - Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you withdraw yourselves from every brother who walks in rebellion, and not after the tradition which they received from us.

Summary

The Thessalonian church is still enduring persecution. Central to this letter is Paul's concern for them regarding the coming again of the Lord, where some believed it had already occurred. Paul replies that certain events, which had not happened, must occur before that day comes. Elsewhere Paul exhorts them to continue growing spiritually and to correct both doctrinal and practical problems arising in the church.

Psalm 24

1 The earth is Yahweh’s, with its fullness;
the world, and those who dwell therein.
2 For he has founded it on the seas,
and established it on the floods.
3 Who may ascend to Yahweh’s hill?
Who may stand in his holy place?
4 He who has clean hands and a pure heart;
who has not lifted up his soul to falsehood,
and has not sworn deceitfully.
5 He shall receive a blessing from Yahweh,
righteousness from the God of his salvation.
6 This is the generation of those who seek Him,
who seek your face—even Jacob.

Selah.

7 Lift up your heads, you gates!
Be lifted up, you everlasting doors,
and the King of glory will come in.
8 Who is the King of glory?
Yahweh strong and mighty,
Yahweh mighty in battle.
9 Lift up your heads, you gates;
yes, lift them up, you everlasting doors,
and the King of glory will come in.
10 Who is this King of glory?
Yahweh of Armies is the King of glory!
Selah.

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New Testament

Book of 1 Thessalonians

Key Verses

1 Thessalonians 3:12-13 - and the Lord make you to increase and abound in love one toward another, and toward all men, even as we also do toward you, to the end he may establish your hearts blameless in holiness before our God and Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his saints.

1 Thessalonians 4:16 & 18 - For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with God's trumpet. Therefore comfort one another with these words.

Summary

Paul is unable to revisit this new group of believers in Thessalonica who are under attack. He commences with some personal reflections and continues on to teach, stabilize, console and to encourage. Because of their remaining faithful to Jesus during affliction and persecution, Paul exhorts them to excel even more. Paul also discusses the coming again of the Lord exhaustively.