Monthly Archives: September 2013

September 17, 2013

Posted on September 19, 2013 by jgarrott

Psalm 96:13 They will sing before the LORD, for he comes, he comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world in righteousness and the peoples in his truth. English and Japanese translations of the Bible often divide verses … Continue reading →

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September 16, 2013

Posted on September 19, 2013 by jgarrott

Psalm 92:14-15 They will still bear fruit in old age, they will stay fresh and green, proclaiming, “The LORD is upright; he is my Rock, and there is no wickedness in him.” Having just had my 65th birthday, this passage … Continue reading →

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September 15, 2013

Posted on September 19, 2013 by jgarrott

Psalm 91:9-10 If you make the Most High your dwelling – even the LORD, who is my refuge – then no harm will befall you, no disaster will come near your tent. I have liked this Psalm for a long … Continue reading →

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September 14, 2013

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Psalm 89:15 Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you, who walk in the light of your presence, O LORD. The NIV is a reasonable rendering, but a more literal translation is “those who know the shout of joy.” … Continue reading →

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September 13, 2013

Posted on September 15, 2013 by jgarrott

Psalm 86:11 Teach me your way, O LORD, and I will walk in your truth; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name. This verse has long been a significant one to me. I particularly need to … Continue reading →

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September 12, 2013

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Psalm 76:1 In Judah God is known; his name is great in Israel. This Psalm is obviously a celebration of a decisive military victory, and I would guess from the internal context that it is from before the nation was … Continue reading →

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September 11, 2013

Posted on September 12, 2013 by jgarrott

Psalm 69:30-31 I will praise God’s name in song and glorify him with thanksgiving. This will please the LORD more than an ox, more than a bull with its horns and hoofs. Every religion tends to settle on certain things … Continue reading →

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September 10, 2013

Posted on September 12, 2013 by jgarrott

Psalm 68:11 The Lord announced the word, and great was the company of those who proclaimed it: Sometimes I am very thankful I do my Scripture readings in two languages, and this is certainly one of those times. Two things … Continue reading →

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September 9, 2013

Posted on September 10, 2013 by jgarrott

Psalm 66:18 If I had cherished sin in my heart, the Lord would not have listened. This is a fairly well-known verse, but I think it is understood and followed far less than it is known. Simply put, this is … Continue reading →

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September 8, 2013

Posted on September 10, 2013 by jgarrott

Psalm 54:1 Save me, O God, by your name; vindicate me by your might. As I have been reading passages centered on “The Name of the Lord” for the past several weeks I have been struck with how little weight … Continue reading →

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