Here are the slides that accompany the sermon on Psalm 34 from Simon Bowkett at Grace Christian Community Llandeilo on September 1st 2013.
Adding audio and producing a slidecast has failed so mp3 file available here: https://ia601901.us.archive.org/20/items/Psalm34Mp3/Psalm%2034%20mp3.mp3
The video is on YouTube here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWqt_RV29l4
You may distribute copies of Worship Promises to bless others. Taken from the free God book by Robert Woeger. You are encouraged to get a copy of Robert Woeger's God book online, to help you become a better Follower Of Jesus Christ.
The use of listen in the Psalms - What's so Important to God that it Must b...Michael Scaman
1) The document discusses how listening and hearing are important themes in the Book of Psalms.
2) Several Psalms encourage listening to God and call on God to listen to prayers, highlighting something worthy of crying out to God.
3) Psalm 81 in particular emphasizes the importance of listening to God, with the Psalmist repeating an admonition for God's people to listen and walk in God's ways.
The document discusses how the blood of Abel cried out from the ground after Cain killed him, showing that blood can speak. It then discusses how the blood of Jesus speaks better things than Abel's blood, as Jesus shed his blood to forgive sins and provide eternal life, rather than condemnation. The blood of Jesus can speak forgiveness for us if we accept it.
This document discusses attitudes of love and hatred that should be embodied in action. It addresses:
1. Love for the word of God, citing passages where Jesus quotes scripture and urging readers to meditate on God's word daily like a firmly planted tree.
2. Love for prayer, with biblical examples of Jesus praying and reasons given like God's willingness to hear prayers and give blessings. Readers are urged to pray without ceasing.
3. Hatred for false ways, explained by understanding God's precepts and avoiding deceit. Jesus is cited criticizing hypocrisy. Readers should love sinners but hate sin.
This short song welcomes and invites the Lord into a holy place and house of praise, acknowledging him as righteous and glorious, and worthy of praise. The singer welcomes the Lord into this location for worship multiple times.
This document discusses the importance and power of God's Word according to various Bible verses. It notes that the fellowship theme for the year is "Faith that moves mountains" based on Romans 10:17. Several passages from Psalms 119 are presented that describe God's Word as being established, sweet, trustworthy, light, and true. God's Word strengthens, gives understanding and life, is a promise and defense, and comforts. The expected response to God's Word is to obey, meditate on, keep, hide, not forget, long for, rejoice in, and declare it. The document urges supplication, declaration, and acknowledgement of God's Word.
This document contains multiple passages from the Bible encouraging believers to trust fully in God rather than other people or worldly things. It says to trust in God with all your heart and not rely on your own understanding. True blessedness comes from making God your trust. God is a refuge and those who trust in Him will find perfect peace. In contrast, those who trust in people rather than God will face curses. God's word is pure and tried, providing protection for all who put their faith in Him.
You may distribute copies of Worship Promises to bless others. Taken from the free God book by Robert Woeger. You are encouraged to get a copy of Robert Woeger's God book online, to help you become a better Follower Of Jesus Christ.
The use of listen in the Psalms - What's so Important to God that it Must b...Michael Scaman
1) The document discusses how listening and hearing are important themes in the Book of Psalms.
2) Several Psalms encourage listening to God and call on God to listen to prayers, highlighting something worthy of crying out to God.
3) Psalm 81 in particular emphasizes the importance of listening to God, with the Psalmist repeating an admonition for God's people to listen and walk in God's ways.
The document discusses how the blood of Abel cried out from the ground after Cain killed him, showing that blood can speak. It then discusses how the blood of Jesus speaks better things than Abel's blood, as Jesus shed his blood to forgive sins and provide eternal life, rather than condemnation. The blood of Jesus can speak forgiveness for us if we accept it.
This document discusses attitudes of love and hatred that should be embodied in action. It addresses:
1. Love for the word of God, citing passages where Jesus quotes scripture and urging readers to meditate on God's word daily like a firmly planted tree.
2. Love for prayer, with biblical examples of Jesus praying and reasons given like God's willingness to hear prayers and give blessings. Readers are urged to pray without ceasing.
3. Hatred for false ways, explained by understanding God's precepts and avoiding deceit. Jesus is cited criticizing hypocrisy. Readers should love sinners but hate sin.
This short song welcomes and invites the Lord into a holy place and house of praise, acknowledging him as righteous and glorious, and worthy of praise. The singer welcomes the Lord into this location for worship multiple times.
This document discusses the importance and power of God's Word according to various Bible verses. It notes that the fellowship theme for the year is "Faith that moves mountains" based on Romans 10:17. Several passages from Psalms 119 are presented that describe God's Word as being established, sweet, trustworthy, light, and true. God's Word strengthens, gives understanding and life, is a promise and defense, and comforts. The expected response to God's Word is to obey, meditate on, keep, hide, not forget, long for, rejoice in, and declare it. The document urges supplication, declaration, and acknowledgement of God's Word.
This document contains multiple passages from the Bible encouraging believers to trust fully in God rather than other people or worldly things. It says to trust in God with all your heart and not rely on your own understanding. True blessedness comes from making God your trust. God is a refuge and those who trust in Him will find perfect peace. In contrast, those who trust in people rather than God will face curses. God's word is pure and tried, providing protection for all who put their faith in Him.
This short poem expresses a desire to be prepared as a pure and holy sanctuary for God, tried and true, living with thanksgiving. It reflects on being a sanctuary for God to come close.
The document contains the lyrics of a Christian hymn calling Christians to advance and fight for Jesus and his church. It repeats refrains encouraging Christians to "advance, advance!" and spread the gospel message with faith. It exhorts Christians to not fear as they have Jesus as their divine commander who will lead them to victory.
This document contains the lyrics to a song about Christian unity. It discusses how Christians around the world, though many, are one body united under their one Lord. The lyrics reference how there is one bread and one cup shared by all believers, and that despite differences all have many gifts but are one in the Lord. The song closes by mentioning grain that though scattered is gathered together for all.
Adjacent psalms that tell a story part 10 - A blessed man who is also a poo...Michael Scaman
A blessed but poor man betrayed. Psalms 40 and 41 are quoted in the New Testament related to Jesus betrayal
Blessed are those who consider the poor man, particularly the man who was rich who became poor that we might be rich in him
Elijah the prophet tells King Ahab there will be no rain or dew for years according to God's word. God tells Elijah to hide by the brook Cherith where ravens will feed him. Elijah does so and is fed by ravens. After a while, the brook dries up because there has been no rain.
The document discusses how both the rich and poor will experience trials. It says that trials do not discriminate based on status, and that neither wealth nor poverty will guarantee exemption from difficulties. Both the rich and poor are called to find security and what is truly important in God alone. Trials help reveal this and can bring blessings if one perseveres through hard times in faith and love for God. The conclusion encourages viewing marriage to the Lord as a commitment through both better and worse times, and how trials can promote spiritual maturity.
11.08.26 the lord's prayer 1st petition-hallowed be thy nameJustin Morris
This document provides the text for a study on the first petition of the Lord's Prayer - "Hallowed be Thy Name". It includes an explanation of what this petition means, how God's name is kept holy, and ways it can be profaned. It is followed by songs, hymns and Bible verses focused on praising God's name and attributes. The overall summary is a topical study on honoring God's name through Scripture memorization, hymn singing and discussing what it means to keep God's name holy.
The passage from Psalm 34:1-8 describes how the LORD is good and how those who trust in Him will be blessed. It encourages the reader to taste and see for themselves that the LORD is good. God's goodness can be seen in creation, redemption through Jesus Christ, and the rewards of heaven. Those who cry out to the LORD will be heard, saved from troubles, and surrounded by God's protection. Blessed are those who put their trust in the infinitely and eternally good LORD.
A brief look at a figurative description of God sitting on His throne in heaven followed by a brief description of what is required for us to have fellowship with this eternal life.
Why don't we live happily ever after? Is there a purpose for our pain? Sharing the lessons from Michael Card's Lament Workshop, held in Bedford NH, April 13-15, 2018. Presented as a sermon at Providence Assembly of God April 22, 2018.
To book Michael for the workshop, go to michaelcard.com.
The end and purpose of the journey of worship is seen in this short Psalm - bless the Lord. Psalm 134 will also contrast and compare with the following Psalm that expands on the same phrases and ideas Blessing the Lord and being blessed in the pithy Psalm 134 are expanded on in the 7 fold larger Psalm 135.
While Psalm 134 might be the end of the journey of worship, Psalm 135 is like a beginning of a journey. For others it is a beginning. It was a significant Psalm for David Livingstone, missionary to Africa for 32 years. Many of the ideas of 135 will also carry over into Psalm 136 which will be a mashup of parts of 134 with new ideas and sprinkled generously with praise.
21st century worship by the book 3 why worshipDavid Parks
This document discusses the importance and proper understanding of worship. It defines worship as having two spheres: corporate worship, such as in church gatherings, and daily worship in one's personal life. God is worthy of worship because of who he is as creator and because of his attributes, and also because of what he does such as forgiving sins and healing. The document urges worshipping God due to human nature and the influence worship has on becoming like what is worshipped. It provides several Bible passages explaining why worship of God is necessary and good.
Spontaneous & Prophetic Worship. Discover, how we as a church can journey into this aspect of worship. And Our Worship to God is more than moments or events filled with songs, music and dance. Worship is truly a life of consecration to God lived with a heart that’s totally devoted to Him.
For sermon audio, notes, slides, archives and other free resources like books, please visit our website - http://www.apcwo.org
#APCBangalore
This document provides commentary and analysis for the readings on the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time B. It summarizes the first reading from Isaiah 35:4-7 which encourages those with frightened hearts, saying God will come to save them and heal the blind, deaf, lame. It then analyzes the responsorial Psalm 146 which praises God for sustaining the oppressed, hungry, captive. Finally, it summarizes the second reading from James 2:1-5 which commands believers to show no partiality between the rich and poor among them.
The document is a reading from the Book of the Prophet Hosea. It describes how Israel had turned away from God due to their sins and iniquities. God calls them to return, leave their idols behind, and He will heal them and show them compassion. God promises that He will be like dew to Israel and they will flourish again under His protection and care.
In this lesson we examine the psalmist response to God answering his prayer. What does he pledge to do and what does he render? Both audio and slides can be found at www.cmcoc.org
Sermon by: Brian Birdow
The document provides an overview of how Jesus' ministry and suffering are foreshadowed in the Psalms. It notes that Psalms is the most quoted book in the New Testament, with Jesus directly quoting it 13 times. Specific Psalms are examined that allude to feeding multitudes, healing, and other events from Jesus' life. The document encourages careful application of scripture and warns against relying only on external religious acts instead of internal obedience to God.
This document outlines a song service focused on worship before God's throne based on Revelation 4-5. It includes summaries of songs that will be sung about praising the Holy Almighty, praising the Creator, praising redemption through Christ, and praising the Lamb. The service is compiled and presented by Dave Stewart for the Church of Christ in Miranda in 2015, and includes references, credits and a concluding message about doing all things with love.
This short poem expresses a desire to be prepared as a pure and holy sanctuary for God, tried and true, living with thanksgiving. It reflects on being a sanctuary for God to come close.
The document contains the lyrics of a Christian hymn calling Christians to advance and fight for Jesus and his church. It repeats refrains encouraging Christians to "advance, advance!" and spread the gospel message with faith. It exhorts Christians to not fear as they have Jesus as their divine commander who will lead them to victory.
This document contains the lyrics to a song about Christian unity. It discusses how Christians around the world, though many, are one body united under their one Lord. The lyrics reference how there is one bread and one cup shared by all believers, and that despite differences all have many gifts but are one in the Lord. The song closes by mentioning grain that though scattered is gathered together for all.
Adjacent psalms that tell a story part 10 - A blessed man who is also a poo...Michael Scaman
A blessed but poor man betrayed. Psalms 40 and 41 are quoted in the New Testament related to Jesus betrayal
Blessed are those who consider the poor man, particularly the man who was rich who became poor that we might be rich in him
Elijah the prophet tells King Ahab there will be no rain or dew for years according to God's word. God tells Elijah to hide by the brook Cherith where ravens will feed him. Elijah does so and is fed by ravens. After a while, the brook dries up because there has been no rain.
The document discusses how both the rich and poor will experience trials. It says that trials do not discriminate based on status, and that neither wealth nor poverty will guarantee exemption from difficulties. Both the rich and poor are called to find security and what is truly important in God alone. Trials help reveal this and can bring blessings if one perseveres through hard times in faith and love for God. The conclusion encourages viewing marriage to the Lord as a commitment through both better and worse times, and how trials can promote spiritual maturity.
11.08.26 the lord's prayer 1st petition-hallowed be thy nameJustin Morris
This document provides the text for a study on the first petition of the Lord's Prayer - "Hallowed be Thy Name". It includes an explanation of what this petition means, how God's name is kept holy, and ways it can be profaned. It is followed by songs, hymns and Bible verses focused on praising God's name and attributes. The overall summary is a topical study on honoring God's name through Scripture memorization, hymn singing and discussing what it means to keep God's name holy.
The passage from Psalm 34:1-8 describes how the LORD is good and how those who trust in Him will be blessed. It encourages the reader to taste and see for themselves that the LORD is good. God's goodness can be seen in creation, redemption through Jesus Christ, and the rewards of heaven. Those who cry out to the LORD will be heard, saved from troubles, and surrounded by God's protection. Blessed are those who put their trust in the infinitely and eternally good LORD.
A brief look at a figurative description of God sitting on His throne in heaven followed by a brief description of what is required for us to have fellowship with this eternal life.
Why don't we live happily ever after? Is there a purpose for our pain? Sharing the lessons from Michael Card's Lament Workshop, held in Bedford NH, April 13-15, 2018. Presented as a sermon at Providence Assembly of God April 22, 2018.
To book Michael for the workshop, go to michaelcard.com.
The end and purpose of the journey of worship is seen in this short Psalm - bless the Lord. Psalm 134 will also contrast and compare with the following Psalm that expands on the same phrases and ideas Blessing the Lord and being blessed in the pithy Psalm 134 are expanded on in the 7 fold larger Psalm 135.
While Psalm 134 might be the end of the journey of worship, Psalm 135 is like a beginning of a journey. For others it is a beginning. It was a significant Psalm for David Livingstone, missionary to Africa for 32 years. Many of the ideas of 135 will also carry over into Psalm 136 which will be a mashup of parts of 134 with new ideas and sprinkled generously with praise.
21st century worship by the book 3 why worshipDavid Parks
This document discusses the importance and proper understanding of worship. It defines worship as having two spheres: corporate worship, such as in church gatherings, and daily worship in one's personal life. God is worthy of worship because of who he is as creator and because of his attributes, and also because of what he does such as forgiving sins and healing. The document urges worshipping God due to human nature and the influence worship has on becoming like what is worshipped. It provides several Bible passages explaining why worship of God is necessary and good.
Spontaneous & Prophetic Worship. Discover, how we as a church can journey into this aspect of worship. And Our Worship to God is more than moments or events filled with songs, music and dance. Worship is truly a life of consecration to God lived with a heart that’s totally devoted to Him.
For sermon audio, notes, slides, archives and other free resources like books, please visit our website - http://www.apcwo.org
#APCBangalore
This document provides commentary and analysis for the readings on the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time B. It summarizes the first reading from Isaiah 35:4-7 which encourages those with frightened hearts, saying God will come to save them and heal the blind, deaf, lame. It then analyzes the responsorial Psalm 146 which praises God for sustaining the oppressed, hungry, captive. Finally, it summarizes the second reading from James 2:1-5 which commands believers to show no partiality between the rich and poor among them.
The document is a reading from the Book of the Prophet Hosea. It describes how Israel had turned away from God due to their sins and iniquities. God calls them to return, leave their idols behind, and He will heal them and show them compassion. God promises that He will be like dew to Israel and they will flourish again under His protection and care.
In this lesson we examine the psalmist response to God answering his prayer. What does he pledge to do and what does he render? Both audio and slides can be found at www.cmcoc.org
Sermon by: Brian Birdow
The document provides an overview of how Jesus' ministry and suffering are foreshadowed in the Psalms. It notes that Psalms is the most quoted book in the New Testament, with Jesus directly quoting it 13 times. Specific Psalms are examined that allude to feeding multitudes, healing, and other events from Jesus' life. The document encourages careful application of scripture and warns against relying only on external religious acts instead of internal obedience to God.
This document outlines a song service focused on worship before God's throne based on Revelation 4-5. It includes summaries of songs that will be sung about praising the Holy Almighty, praising the Creator, praising redemption through Christ, and praising the Lamb. The service is compiled and presented by Dave Stewart for the Church of Christ in Miranda in 2015, and includes references, credits and a concluding message about doing all things with love.
Are you called to be a Prophet? Called, chosen, and empoweredLearning to Prophesy
Called to be a Prophet? If you are a Christian, then you are.
Let me show you what the bible teaches and what God's plans are for you.
I will help you to uncover the gifting that is in you.
The anointing of the Holy Ghost will flow on you as you dedicate time to listen and study this Module.
Impartation of the gifting of the Holy Spirit by lying of hands.
Sermon slides just like jesus Dan PetrakDan Petrak
Worship involves recognizing God as the creator and sustainer who is good and whose love endures. It involves praising God with joy, thanksgiving, singing and rejoicing. True worship is spiritual and led by God's spirit, focusing on the truth that Jesus Christ is God. Worship should involve all of life lived for God as an offering to him through our thoughts, words and deeds each day.
The document provides details for a Bible study on the 3rd Sunday of Advent including readings from Isaiah, Psalms, James, and Matthew focused on themes of rejoicing at the coming of the Lord, patience, and Jesus affirming the works of John the Baptist in response to his question about whether Jesus is the Messiah.
Psalm 84 CBT Joyful service is a result of seeking God's presenceLazarou Richard
When joy in service is lacking, fight for it by dwelling in God's Word, seeking His ear in prayer, and fellowshipping with His people. The sons of Korah found joy through their ministry of carefully guarding God's presence and assisting others in worship. We too can serve joyfully by focusing on God rather than our circumstances or selves, and finding strength as we dwell in His courts.
The document discusses why we worship and the various ways we worship according to the Bible. It states that we worship God because he is our creator and merciful. Some of the ways we worship mentioned in the Bible include praying together aloud, lifting hands in praise, singing with our hearts, playing instruments, clapping, shouting, dancing, testifying, giving offerings, anointing with oil for healing, and allowing spiritual gifts. We are encouraged to worship God continually using praise and thanksgiving. God receives pleasure from our worship and his presence is brought to us, depressions are lifted, and victories are won through worship.
Similar to Psalm 34 song of victory, song of faith (20)
Slides to accompany the y GRWP podcast in the series 'The Christian Experience of God - Self Control' found here:
http://WelshRev.buzzsprout.com
(please allow 24 hours to produce & upload)
Slides to accompany the #sundayatgrace podcast - use the link in slide 2 or go to https://www.buzzsprout.com/47879/400009-christian-experience-of-god-19-gentleness
Check the website www.yGRWP.com for more!
This document discusses the concept of patience. It begins by welcoming the reader and quoting a passage from 1 Thessalonians encouraging rejoicing, prayer, and thanksgiving. It then states that patience is a complex concept involving calmness under provocation, not becoming angry in difficulty, extensively tolerating others, enduring annoyance or problems, and persisting in difficult situations. The document goes on to explore different aspects of growing in patience such as suffering mistreatment, responding to provocation, tolerating shortcomings, waiting for God to act, and persevering through adversity.
Paul writes a letter to the church in Corinth greeting them and reminding them that they have been called by God into fellowship with Jesus Christ. He thanks God for the grace given to the Corinthians and says that God will strengthen them until the end. Paul urges the Corinthians to end their divisions and be united in their faith as those who have been called by God.
These slides accompany the thirty minute radio podcast for 29/11/2015 from Grace Rural Wales Partnership at
https://www.buzzsprout.com/47879/328835-grwp-radio-podcast-2015-11-29-the-lord-s-prayer
which examines the recent furore about the rejection of a cinema advert featuring the Lord's Prayer.
The podcast features a 15 minute expose of this 2,000 year old prayer's controversial contents and some controversial responses from members of the public to the prohibition.
Slides to accompany the video on the y GRWP Youtube channel and WelshRev podcast on Buzzsprout on Mark 16:1-8 ... The Pastorally Purposeful (broken?) Ending of Mark
Slides to accompany audio on WelshRev's Buzzsprout podcast webpage on Mark 16:1-8 and the pastorally purposeful (broken?) end of Mark
It's all about persevering faithfully through DARK days!
Joseph of Arimathea boldly went to Pilate and requested Jesus' body after crucifixion. As a prominent member of the Council who was waiting for the kingdom of God, Joseph bought a shroud and buried Jesus safely in a tomb, fulfilling the Jewish customs before the Sabbath. Nicodemus assisted Joseph in preparing Jesus' body for burial.
The document discusses why Christians believe in one God consisting of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. It provides biblical evidence for each person being God, including texts that state Jesus is God, show Jesus exercising divine authority like God the Father, and classify the Holy Spirit alongside the Father and Son. The document argues that belief in the Trinity is essential to the gospel's claims about Jesus bearing the penalty of sin and restoring fellowship with God through his atonement.
1. Jesus was crucified at 9am where he was mocked and insulted. From noon until 3pm there was darkness over the land. At 3pm, Jesus cried out "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" before dying.
2. Upon Jesus' death, three events testified to who he was: the temple curtain was torn from top to bottom, the centurion said "Surely this man was the Son of God," and some women disciples witnessed from a distance.
3. The document describes Jesus' crucifixion and death, including the events that occurred at three specific times, and three witnesses that testified to Jesus' identity.
This passage from Mark describes the betrayal and arrest of Jesus. It notes that Judas betrayed Jesus with a kiss to identify him for the soldiers. When the soldiers arrested Jesus, his disciples deserted him and fled. Only a young man followed at a distance before fleeing naked when seized. The passage examines different levels of commitment to Christ - committing to church but not Christ, committing to Christ but not fully or to follow him, commiting to Christ but not his people or taking him at his word.
Jesus took Peter, James, and John with him to pray in Gethsemane, telling the others to stay and keep watch. He was deeply distressed and asked God to take away his suffering if possible. Returning to the disciples, Jesus found them sleeping three times and admonished them to stay awake and pray. The third time he told them the hour had come for him to be betrayed.
The passage encourages Christians to draw near to God with confidence through Jesus, their great high priest. It exhorts them to hold firmly to their faith and spur one another on through love and good works. They are instructed not to abandon meeting together but to encourage one another, especially as the day of the Lord draws near.
Slides to accompany the audio of the sharp point of discipleship to Christ in Mark's Gospel from Simon Bowkett to be found on Archive.org under 'Missional Mark'
The Enchantment and Shadows_ Unveiling the Mysteries of Magic and Black Magic...Phoenix O
This manual will guide you through basic skills and tasks to help you get started with various aspects of Magic. Each section is designed to be easy to follow, with step-by-step instructions.
The forces involved in this witchcraft spell will re-establish the loving bond between you and help to build a strong, loving relationship from which to start anew. Despite any previous hardships or problems, the spell work will re-establish the strong bonds of friendship and love upon which the marriage and relationship originated. Have faith, these stop divorce and stop separation spells are extremely powerful and will reconnect you and your partner in a strong and harmonious relationship.
My ritual will not only stop separation and divorce, but rebuild a strong bond between you and your partner that is based on truth, honesty, and unconditional love. For an even stronger effect, you may want to consider using the Eternal Love Bond spell to ensure your relationship and love will last through all tests of time. If you have not yet determined if your partner is considering separation or divorce, but are aware of rifts in the relationship, try the Love Spells to remove problems in a relationship or marriage. Keep in mind that all my love spells are 100% customized and that you'll only need 1 spell to address all problems/wishes.
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A Free eBook ~ Valuable LIFE Lessons to Learn ( 5 Sets of Presentations)...OH TEIK BIN
A free eBook comprising 5 sets of PowerPoint presentations of meaningful stories /Inspirational pieces that teach important Dhamma/Life lessons. For reflection and practice to develop the mind to grow in love, compassion and wisdom. The texts are in English and Chinese.
My other free eBooks can be obtained from the following Links:
https://www.slideshare.net/ohteikbin/presentations
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The Hope of Salvation - Jude 1:24-25 - MessageCole Hartman
Jude gives us hope at the end of a dark letter. In a dark world like today, we need the light of Christ to shine brighter and brighter. Jude shows us where to fix our focus so we can be filled with God's goodness and glory. Join us to explore this incredible passage.
Why is this So? ~ Do Seek to KNOW (English & Chinese).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma teaching of Kamma-Vipaka (Intentional Actions-Ripening Effects).
A Presentation for developing morality, concentration and wisdom and to spur us to practice the Dhamma diligently.
The texts are in English and Chinese.
A375 Example Taste the taste of the Lord, the taste of the Lord The taste of...franktsao4
It seems that current missionary work requires spending a lot of money, preparing a lot of materials, and traveling to far away places, so that it feels like missionary work. But what was the result they brought back? It's just a lot of photos of activities, fun eating, drinking and some playing games. And then we have to do the same thing next year, never ending. The church once mentioned that a certain missionary would go to the field where she used to work before the end of his life. It seemed that if she had not gone, no one would be willing to go. The reason why these missionary work is so difficult is that no one obeys God’s words, and the Bible is not the main content during missionary work, because in the eyes of those who do not obey God’s words, the Bible is just words and cannot be connected with life, so Reading out God's words is boring because it doesn't have any life experience, so it cannot be connected with human life. I will give a few examples in the hope that this situation can be changed. A375
1. Welcome to Grace!
Come, let us bow down in worship,
let us kneel before the LORD our Maker;
for he is our God
and we are the
people of his pasture,
the flock under his care.
Psalm 95:6-7
9. Psalm 34:1-10
• Personal history, v. 4
• Lesson for life, v. 5
Appeal, vv. 8-9a Importance, vv. 9b-10
Appeal, v. 3
• Personal history, v. 6
• Lesson for life, v. 7
10. Psalm 34
• Introduction
• Rejoice with me! Vv. 1-10
– Statement of purpose, vv. 1-2
“I will extol the LORD at all times;
his praise will always be on my lips.
I will glory in the LORD;
let the afflicted hear and rejoice.”
12. Psalm 34:1-10
• Personal history, v. 4
Appeal, v. 3
““I sought the LORD, and he answered me;
he delivered me from all my fears.”
13. Psalm 34:1-10
• Personal history, v. 4
• Lesson for life, v. 5
Appeal, v. 3
“Those who look to him are radiant;
their faces are never covered with shame.”
14. Psalm 34:1-10
• Personal history, v. 4
• Lesson for life, v. 5
Appeal, v. 3
• Personal history, v. 6
This poor man called, and the LORD heard him;
he saved him out of all his troubles.
15. Psalm 34:1-10
• Personal history, v. 4
• Lesson for life, v. 5
Appeal, v. 3
• Personal history, v. 6
• Lesson for life, v. 7
“The angel of the LORD encamps around
those who fear him,
and he delivers them.”
16. Psalm 34:1-10
• Personal history, v. 4
• Lesson for life, v. 5
Appeal, vv. 8-9a
Appeal, v. 3
• Personal history, v. 6
• Lesson for life, v. 7
17. Psalm 34:8-9a
Taste and see
that the LORD is good;
blessed is the one
who takes refuge in him.
9 Fear the LORD,
you his holy people …
18. Psalm 34:1-10
• Personal history, v. 4
• Lesson for life, v. 5
Appeal, vv. 8-9a Importance, vv. 9b-10
Appeal, v. 3
• Personal history, v. 6
• Lesson for life, v. 7
19. Psalm 34:9b-10
for those who fear him
lack nothing.
10 The lions may grow
weak and hungry,
but those who seek the LORD
lack no good thing.
20. Psalm 34
• Introduction
• Rejoice with me! Vv. 1-10
– Statement of purpose, vv. 1-2
• Personal history, v. 4
• Lesson for life, v. 5
Appeal, vv. 8-9a Importance, vv. 9b-10
Appeal, v. 3
• Personal history, v. 6
• Lesson for life, v. 7
Editor's Notes
Have you noticed the connection between spiritual resilience and a person’s gratitude to God … expressed through the discipline of praise?Here’s a song of David’s written for those who find it difficult to make the link.And it springs from an interesting episode in David’s own life … it’s not some theoretical, super-spiritual pain in the neck speaking here.This one is real.So first of all, we need to take note of the historical background and life-setting of this Psalm … so this is the setting in life that David’s song is all about:In 1 Samuel 20-21 David is brought to the point where, for all his loyalty to King Saul, Saul’s jealousy has risen to dangerous levels and it is really no longer safe for David to remain at Saul’s court.David has been secretly anointed by the prophet Samuel to be King after the death of Saul … and the matter is complicated by the fact that Saul’s son Jonathan and David are the closest of very good friends, and utterly loyal to one another.It’s a story-line you really couldn’t write.Jonathan can’t believe what David is telling him about the intentions of Jonathan’s father, the king.So Jonathan and David swear loyalty to one another and Jonathan executes an exercise to test the waters with Saul.The outcome is that Jonathan encourages David to flee.David does so, and finds himself ultimately in the Philistine city of Gath, ruled by its King Achish.Now, Achish’s men weren’t so daft and picked up on David’s presence pretty fast!“the servants of Achish said to him, “Isn’t this David, the king of the land? Isn’t he the one they sing about in their dances:“‘Saul has slain his thousands, and David his tens of thousands’?””David is now in a terribly perilous situation … fleeing from Israel’s king (whose armies he’s led against the Philistines) in order to preserve his own life, David runs straight into the arms of Achish, the old enemy.He’s gone rapidly from frying pan to fire … and he KNOWS it!1 Samuel 21:12“David took these words to heart and was very much afraid of Achish king of Gath. 13 So he pretended to be insane(P) in their presence; and while he was in their hands he acted like a madman, making marks on the doors of the gate and letting saliva run down his beard.”It is a desperate strategy.But it works … and v. 14 Achish dismisses his men’s warning:“Achish said to his servants, “Look at the man! He is insane! Why bring him to me? 15 Am I so short of madmen that you have to bring this fellow here to carry on like this in front of me? Must this man come into my house?”It is precisely as a result of THAT deliverance … not David’s most glorious military deliverance, but possibly His merciful God’s! … that the heading tells us that this psalm was written.Now, you may have spotted that the title of the psalm refers to ‘Abimelech’ and 1 Samuel refers to Achish.Yes, it does.But ‘Abimelech’ means ‘my father was King’ and appears to have been a title given to Philistine kings who inherited rather than seized their title to rule.The Achish of 1 Samuel 21 seems to be the contemporary Philistine King who’s referred to.
יהוה – YHWH … the faithful, covenant-keeping GodThere’s the Name, then there’s two other forms that come next in proliferation meaning ‘and the LORD’, and ‘of the LORD’ …So, really, the LORD should be at least twice as big in this diagram to reflect the repeated emphasis on the covenant-keeping God.
ירא - yare‘ those who fear … as in, ‘those who fear the LORD’ – a significant emphasis in this Psalm is that those with a healthy respect for the sovereignty of God end up in the right sort of relationship to Him!
מֵרָע - רע ra` - awayfrom evil.
Then there’s שמע - shama` … meaning ‘heard’, as in ‘He heard my cry’.
So here’s a passage where the LORD is big on the screenNext comes an emphasis on turning away from evil and the LORD hearing his cry.THOSE are the repeated emphases of the Psalm … but there’s a tremendous lot more happening along the way here!
The first half of this psalm switches back and forth between personal testimony (vv. 1-2, 4 & 6) and repeated invitations to join in the praise and stir up fresh faith.It is very carefully crafted and thoughtfully written, but it doesn’t have a clear structure so far as subject matter is concerned.It’s structure is external to the subject matter and all to do with its external form.It is an acrostic poem, where each successive line begins with the next letter of the alphabet … which only works if you’re reading it in Hebrew!But – as far as subject matter is concerned – although the structure gives the impression of circular argument, the subject matter is basically pretty consistent.The message is simple: ‘God has been GREAT to me – come on and REJOICE!’Now, of course, we may well tend to think that if someone is low and struggling the last thing we should do is make statements like this in their hearing: “I will extol the Lord at all times; his praise will always be on my lips.2 I will glory in the Lord;”He says ‘at all times’!More exactly … ‘at every time’ … and it’s the more so given the recent experience at Gath, of which David is writing here.This isn’t mindless, this resolution to praise God at all time is rooted in reality.Did you realise that 1/3 of the psalms are public laments?There’s a real readiness in Scripture in general and in psalms in particular to acknowledge and (most importantly) to EXPRESS human sorrow and struggling.NO question!But there’s the other thing too … which we can very wrongly feel we have to suppress in order to ‘help’ the downcast.See it like this … you are NOT helping the downcast by being unrealistic, but you are certainly not helping them by hiding away real cause for rejoicing either.That’s NOT a charter for a lack of care … it needs to be an EXPRESSION of care to speak as the psalmist does here.Let’s look at how it works out …
And it doesn’t work out as a linear argument, but a series of associated blobs on the page!This diagram shows where we’re going … so we’ll be coming back to it.
So David has come to the conclusion … on the basis of his experience of God’s deliverance both at the court of Saul and down at Gath … that he will ALWAYS praise the God Who has done this for him.More than that, he won’t just keep the joy to himself.There are people out there whose lives are broken, afflicted and humbling … and as he has such great cause to rejoice in God himself, David wants to pass on what He’s received FOR THEIR BENEFIT!Why do YOU want to share your good news about the LORD?David has lessons to teach us here!And here’s where he starts … with a direct and personal appeal.
The message here from David is plain: ‘I have reason to rejoice … please JOIN me!’He speaks as one who has been afflicted (certainly feigning madness before the Philistine king of Gath to try to save your own miserable skin would have been an afflicting and humbling experience) … although the word could just as easily mean ‘humble’ … And speaking as one who has been through all of that he appeals to others in similar circumstances NOT by saying ‘oh yes, I KNOW how you feel’ but by saying ‘Oh, look I was there but look what GOD has done for me and therefore can still be expected to do for you … let’s REJOICE!’What’s happened is that the statement of purpose of vv. 1-2 … ‘I will rejoice’ has been fellowshipped-up to others who are also in fellowship with this covenant-keeping God, but whose sense of the privilege this entails is more dulled.‘Come ON!’ David says … my God is your God and LOOK what He’s done for me … at least that is the direction in which David’s taking this …
The word for ‘fear’ here is not the reverential fear that arises elsewhere in this psalm, but a more intense word for craven fear … it’s quite possibly not so much the events that are dreaded but the dread that’s taken over the man.David’s recital of his personal history with God is crucial to working out his determination to praise, and also to his appeal to the rest of God’s covenant people to do so … whatever their current circumstances.Now, we’ve gone to some lengths already to describe David’s situation down at Gath, where he’d fled the unjust persecutions of King Saul and found he’d moved from the frying pan into the fire.You can just see him, can’t you, trying to live beneath the radar in a hostile and godless place, then suddenly realising he’s been rumbled by the King’s men in Gath … being hauled up before the King and arraigned with being a really effective enemy of the state? … ‘Saul has slain his thousands, but David his tens of thousands’ … flattering when it was sung as a victory song, but one that’s really come back to bite him where it hurts!And at that point, rumbled in Philistia, David sought the Lord.The game was well and truly up.All was unutterably, horribly lost.David’s fears ran at a terrifying never known high …And at that time he sought God, and God delivered David … delivered him from all the things he feared.So here comes the lesson David learned from that experience, for life.
There’s the point.There’s the principle.David had looked to God Who seems to have given him a thoroughly humbling strategy for a man like David the Philistine killer to pursue …It was a course of action that from a human perspective, a proud man’s perspective on life was humbling and humiliating and shaming … playing the mad man to escape the vengeance of your enemy … your God’s and your people’s enemy.And what is David’s take on it now?After he’s gone through the playing the fool and the dribbling in his beard and has pulled off and been derided for his acted insanity?“Those who look to him are radiant;… The word for radiant is a word found again in Isaiah 60:5, where it describes a mother’s face lighting up at the sight of her children who had previously been long given up for lost. their faces are never covered with shame.”Have you ever been in a position where looking to the Lord’s led you deep into things your flesh findshumiliating?Where obedience to God seems to others and to you to be shaming?That’s NOT unusual.But the lesson for life David has to teach us is this … “Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame.”Then it’s quickly back to his personal history …
David is still back in Gath, isn’t he?He’s the poor man, exposed, under threat, no human strength or help to meet his challenges …Troubles were plenty and help was non-existent.This poor man called, and the Lord heard him; he saved him out of all his troubles.And that’s not just ‘whooppee-doo’ that’s for living by.David’s personal history’s taught him God …Here comes the derived lesson for life …
Now, I’ve no idea about you, but I’ve definitely been in threatening situations where that one verse has been very important to me!I can remember the first time.I can remember the last time.When even your life’s threatened and things have got sticky, that verse is a cracker to have with you!The fear of the Lord puts us under the protection of the most powerful of the angels of Heaven … in fact the angel or messenger of the Lord seems in Scripture to often refer to the angel of the LORD as embodying God Himself.In any event, the highest power flying out of Heaven (says David from his own scary experience), God’s special and oh-so-powerful messenger, protectively camps around those who fear God … and HE is the source of their safety.Man if that’s the case, don’t you want to fear God?
Now here comes the appeal again that chimes in with the first one at the start of this section, and links to it, closing the brackets …
Because He’s good, of course, there’s NO harm in fearing Him!But that’s not David’s point here at all.David’s point here is that those less willing to praise God than ‘delivered David’ himself need to take themselves off to the tasting session.The way to grasp the goodness of God in the land of the living is to get out there and grasp the fear of God in the faith-inspired life, taking refuge in Him for the consequences.You might not be able to rationalise to the conclusion that God is good … but some things are evident to reflective practitioners that never dawn on secluded academics … just taste (says David) and see that the LORD is good!
And finally (for today) David points out the importance of this appeal he has made …
The big motivating conclusion set to all of this appeal and recital both of experience and wisdom is that it makes sense to fear the LORD because those who fear Him lack nothing.Lions are at the top of the food chain.If anything in the jungle is going to eat, you can pretty safely reckon the lions are.In fact the Hebrew word used here is כפיר – kĕphiyrWhich specifically means ‘young lions’ … an old lion might be less fit and active and therefore less able to hunt effectively.Even young lions may in extreme circumstances … of drought and of famine and hardship … find themselves very short of what they need.“… but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing.”We have to be clear about this.Walking with the Lord we may lack SOME things.But seeking Him we will lack no GOOD thing.