Category: Bible Reflection

Great is our LORD, and abundant in power; his understanding is beyond measure.  The LORD lifts up the downtrodden; he casts the wicked to the ground. [restrict] Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving; make melody to our God upon the lyre!  He covers the heavens with clouds, he prepares rain for the earth, and he […]

Some were sick through their sinful ways, and because of their iniquities suffered affliction; they loathed any kind of food, and they drew near to the gates of death.  [restrict]Then they cried to the LORD in their trouble, and he delivered them from their distress; he sent forth his word, and healed them, and delivered […]

Be sure that the book of the Law is always read in your worship. Study it day and night, and make sure that you obey everything written in it.   [restrict] Then you will be prosperous and successful. Remember that I have commanded you to be determined and confident! Do not be afraid or discouraged, […]

For God alone my soul waits in silence; from him comes my salvation. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall never be shaken. [restrict] How long will you assail a person, will you batter your victim, all of you, as you would a leaning wall, a tottering fence? Their only […]

But all those things that I might count as profit I now reckon as loss for Christ’s sake. Not only those things; I reckon everything as complete loss for the sake of what is so much more valuable, the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord. [restrict] For his sake I have thrown everything away; I […]

A gentle answer quiets anger, but a harsh one stirs it up. When wise people speak, they make knowledge attractive, but stupid people spout nonsense. [restrict] The Lord sees what happens everywhere; he is watching us, whether we do good or evil. Kind words bring life, but cruel words crush your spirit. It is foolish […]