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Psalm 22

(as read by Kathrine D)

For the Chief Musician; set to “The Doe of the Morning.” A Psalm by David.

My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?
Why are you so far from helping me, and from the words of my groaning?
My God, I cry in the daytime, but you don’t answer;
in the night season, and am not silent.
But you are holy, you who inhabit the praises of Israel.
  Our fathers trusted in you.
They trusted, and you delivered them.
They cried to you, and were delivered.
They trusted in you, and were not disappointed.

But I am a worm, and no man;
a reproach of men, and despised by the people.
All those who see me mock me.
They insult me with their lips.
They shake their heads, saying,
  “He trusts in Yahweh; let him deliver him.
Let him rescue him, since he delights in him.”

But you brought me out of the womb.
You made me trust at my mother’s breasts.
I was thrown on you from my mother’s womb.
You are my God since my mother bore me.
Don’t be far from me, for trouble is near.
For there is none to help.
Many bulls have surrounded me.
Strong bulls of Bashan have encircled me.
They open their mouths wide against me, lions tearing prey and roaring.
I am poured out like water.
All my bones are out of joint.
My heart is like wax; it is melted within me.
My strength is dried up like a potsherd.
My tongue sticks to the roof of my mouth.
You have brought me into the dust of death.

For dogs have surrounded me.
A company of evildoers have enclosed me.
They have pierced my hands and feet.
I can count all of my bones.
They look and stare at me.
They divide my garments among them.
They cast lots for my clothing.
But don’t be far off, Yahweh.
You are my help: hurry to help me.
Deliver my soul from the sword,
my precious life from the power of the dog.
Save me from the lion’s mouth!

Yes, from the horns of the wild oxen, you have answered me.
  I will declare your name to my brothers.
In the midst of the assembly, I will praise you.
You who fear Yahweh, praise him!
All you descendants of Jacob, glorify him!
Stand in awe of him, all you descendants of Israel!
For he has not despised nor abhorred the affliction of the afflicted,
Neither has he hidden his face from him;
but when he cried to him, he heard.

Of you comes my praise in the great assembly.
I will pay my vows before those who fear him.
The humble shall eat and be satisfied.
They shall praise Yahweh who seek after him.
Let your hearts live forever.
All the ends of the earth shall remember and turn to Yahweh.
All the relatives of the nations shall worship before you.

For the kingdom is Yahweh’s.
He is the ruler over the nations.
All the rich ones of the earth shall eat and worship.
All those who go down to the dust shall bow before him,
even he who can’t keep his soul alive.
Posterity shall serve him.
Future generations shall be told about the Lord.
They shall come and shall declare his righteousness to a
people that shall be born, for he has done it.

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New Testament

Book of 1 Peter

Key Verses

1 Peter 1:10-12 - Concerning this salvation, the prophets sought and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that would come to you, searching for who or what kind of time the Spirit of Christ, which was in them, pointed to, when he predicted the sufferings of Christ, and the glories that would follow them.

1 Peter 4:13 - But because you are partakers of Christ's sufferings, rejoice; that at the revelation of his glory you also may rejoice with exceeding joy.

Summary

Peter writes to believers undergoing suffering & persecution. He instructs them toward Christian stability, and the proper expression of this stability and growth. Peter bases his argument upon God's pre-designed plan and grace provisions which are for all believers. Throughout, Peter stresses a hope so alive, glorious and certain, that any persecution and suffering can be endured with patience because of it.

Psalm 10

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10:1 Why do you stand far off, Yahweh?

Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble?

10:2 In arrogance, the wicked hunt down the weak.

They are caught in the schemes that they devise.

10:3 For the wicked boasts of his heart’s cravings.

He blesses the greedy, and condemns Yahweh.

10:4 The wicked, in the pride of his face,

has no room in his thoughts for God.

10:5 His ways are prosperous at all times.

He is haughty, and your laws are far from his sight.

As for all his adversaries, he sneers at them.

10:6 He says in his heart, “I shall not be shaken.

For generations I shall have no trouble.”

10:7 His mouth is full of cursing, deceit, and oppression.

Under his tongue is mischief and iniquity.

10:8 He lies in wait near the villages.

From ambushes, he murders the innocent.

His eyes are secretly set against the helpless.

10:9 He lurks in secret as a lion in his ambush.

He lies in wait to catch the helpless.

He catches the helpless, when he draws him in his net.

10:10 The helpless are crushed.

They collapse.

They fall under his strength.

10:11 He says in his heart, “God has forgotten.

He hides his face.

He will never see it.”

10:12 Arise, Yahweh!

God, lift up your hand!

Don’t forget the helpless.

 

10:13 Why does the wicked person condemn God,

and say in his heart, “God won’t call me into account?”

 

10:14 But you do see trouble and grief.

You consider it to take it into your hand.

You help the victim and the fatherless.

 

10:15 Break the arm of the wicked.

As for the evil man, seek out his wickedness until you find none.

 

10:16 Yahweh is King forever and ever!

The nations will perish out of his land.

 

10:17 Yahweh, you have heard the desire of the humble.

You will prepare their heart.

You will cause your ear to hear,

 

10:18 to judge the fatherless and the oppressed,

that man who is of the earth may terrify no more.

 

As read by Ian Wakeham

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New Testament

Book of James

Key Verses

James 1:21-22 - Therefore, putting away all filthiness and overflowing of wickedness, receive with humility the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. But be doers of the word, and not only hearers, deluding your own selves.

James 2:14 & 17 - What good is it, my brothers, if a man says he has faith, but has no works? Can faith save him? Even so faith, if it has no works, is dead in itself.

Summary

James writes to scattered and leaderless Jewish believers who still meet at a synagogue and were enduring hardship. James urges them to develop a faith that is actively working. James encourages the reader to do wise acts of faith, thereby putting their faith into action. In doing so, James encourages them to live a morally and ethically correct life, which when combined with an active faith, leads to practical holiness.

Psalm 11

For the Chief Musician. By David.

1 In Yahweh, I take refuge.

How can you say to my soul, “Flee as a bird to your mountain”?

2 For, behold, the wicked bend their bows.

They set their arrows on the strings,

that they may shoot in darkness at the upright in heart.

3 If the foundations are destroyed,

what can the righteous do?

4 Yahweh is in his holy temple.

Yahweh is on his throne in heaven.

His eyes observe.

His eyes examine the children of men.

5 Yahweh examines the righteous,

but his soul hates the wicked and him who loves violence.

6 On the wicked he will rain blazing coals;

fire, sulfur, and scorching wind shall be the portion of their cup.

7 For Yahweh is righteous.

He loves righteousness.

The upright shall see his face.

(World English Bible)

 

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New Testament

Book of Hebrews

Key Verses

Hebrews 4:16 - 4:16 Let us therefore draw near with boldness to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy, and may find grace for help in time of need. Hebrews 12:1-2 - Therefore let us also, seeing we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, lay aside every weight and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith

Summary

Hebrews shows that God the Father has spoken through the Son; that He honours the Son, and therefore Jesus Christ is the new covenant's high priest or mediator. The writer explicitly states Jesus' superiority over angels, Moses & Joshua and that He provides a far better sanctuary, covenant, priesthood and sacrifice. The writer concludes with the superiority of the Christian believers walk of faith.

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Psalm 1

1 Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked,

or stand around with sinners,

or join in with mockers.

2 But they delight in the law of the Lord,

meditating on it day and night.

3 They are like trees planted along the riverbank,

bearing fruit each season.

Their leaves never wither,

and they prosper in all they do.

4 But not the wicked!

They are like worthless chaff,

scattered by the wind.

5 They will be condemned at the time of judgment.

Sinners will have no place among the godly.

6 For the Lord watches over the path of the godly,

but the path of the wicked leads to destruction.

 

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New Testament

Book of Philemon

Key Verses

Philemon 15-18 - For perhaps he was therefore separated from you for a while, that you would have him forever, no longer as a slave, but more than a slave, a beloved brother, especially to me, but how much rather to you, both in the flesh and in the Lord. If then you count me a partner, receive him as you would receive me. But if he has wronged you at all, or owes you anything, put that to my account.

Summary

This is a personal letter from the aged Paul to Philemon who is both a believer and a slave owner. Paul asks that Philemon receive his slave, Onesimus, who had escaped but is now returning. Onesimus is now a believer and helper of Paul. Paul asks that Philemon graciously love and forgive Onesimus and receive him as a Christian brother.

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.