Unexpected Discord In The Psalms - Psalm 42 though 72 version 2 ppt pdf.pdfMichaelangelo496673
Psalm book 2 continues with the laments ending Psalm book 1, Psalm 41 quoted by Jesus at the last supper. Laments continue with a Psalm quoted by Jonah and laments will change to praise with a love son, a wedding song
The Super Epic Psalms book 2 - what the longer Psalms point to (Psalms 68 a...Michael Scaman
The two longest Psalms from book 2 are Psalm 68 and 69.
Psalm 68 A victory song about the ark (applied to the ascension of Jesus in the New Testament)
Psalm 69 A song of deliverance from suffering (applied to the cross, election and rejection of the gospel in the New Testament)
This is an early version, please feel free to comment as it is 'a work in progress'
Unexpected Discord In The Psalms - Psalm 42 though 72 version 1 ppt pdf.pdfMichaelangelo496673
Psalms book1 ends with a man betrayed like Joseph and Psalms book 2 continues with laments. There are unexpected changes, as the laments worsen with persecution and then a love song, a wedding song follows.
Unexpected Discord In The Psalms - Psalm 42 though 72 version 1 ppt pdf.pdfMichael Scaman
Book1 of Psalms is poetically like Genesis. It starts with a man who is like a tree of life and ends wit a man who is betrayed like Joseph. Jesus quotes the final Psalm at the last supper.
Unexpected Discord In The Psalms - Psalm 73 though 89 version 5 ppt.pdfMichael Scaman
Following the mountaintop experience of the ending of book 2. The mic drop psalm 72 is followed by a crisis of faith in book 3, but begins 'surely God is good to Israel'
Unexpected Discord In The Psalms - Psalm 42 though 72 version 2 ppt pdf.pdfMichaelangelo496673
Psalm book 2 continues with the laments ending Psalm book 1, Psalm 41 quoted by Jesus at the last supper. Laments continue with a Psalm quoted by Jonah and laments will change to praise with a love son, a wedding song
The Super Epic Psalms book 2 - what the longer Psalms point to (Psalms 68 a...Michael Scaman
The two longest Psalms from book 2 are Psalm 68 and 69.
Psalm 68 A victory song about the ark (applied to the ascension of Jesus in the New Testament)
Psalm 69 A song of deliverance from suffering (applied to the cross, election and rejection of the gospel in the New Testament)
This is an early version, please feel free to comment as it is 'a work in progress'
Unexpected Discord In The Psalms - Psalm 42 though 72 version 1 ppt pdf.pdfMichaelangelo496673
Psalms book1 ends with a man betrayed like Joseph and Psalms book 2 continues with laments. There are unexpected changes, as the laments worsen with persecution and then a love song, a wedding song follows.
Unexpected Discord In The Psalms - Psalm 42 though 72 version 1 ppt pdf.pdfMichael Scaman
Book1 of Psalms is poetically like Genesis. It starts with a man who is like a tree of life and ends wit a man who is betrayed like Joseph. Jesus quotes the final Psalm at the last supper.
Unexpected Discord In The Psalms - Psalm 73 though 89 version 5 ppt.pdfMichael Scaman
Following the mountaintop experience of the ending of book 2. The mic drop psalm 72 is followed by a crisis of faith in book 3, but begins 'surely God is good to Israel'
Psalms book 1: David's first book of PsalmsMichael Scaman
A short look at the themes in the book and how Jesus is seen in the book. The New Testament says the law presents in a sense pictures of heavenly realities and there is provision for a King in the law so it should be no surprise if the King of Kings is portrayed using the life of David ( as well as other kings)
Book 1 tends to have psalms that are personal in nature.
Additionally often Book 1 is taken as poetically like Genesis and has themes
concerning man and the blessed man in particular.
We concentrate on the flow, themes and connections themes to theme.
Unexpected Discord In The Psalms- book 4 - Psalm 90 though 106 version 6 pp...Michael Scaman
Psalms book 4 stands in contrast with books 2 which ended with an idylic future and book 3 which ends in a present crisis
The meek will inherit the earth as claimed in Psalm book 1 but not yet.
First there are trials and travails of this life and a retrospective and pro-spective in Book 4.
All the world under sin - what the Psalms have to sayMichael Scaman
A blessed man, a blessed God and a broken world. The problems and pains and a resolution for God's glory.
We go through each of the 5 books of Psalms (very very briefly) and see how each paints pictures of a world in sin needing a savior in order to 'come home'.
Climbing the mountain of God with help from the short PsalmsMichael Scaman
A short discussion on the shortest of Psalms
Psalms 15, 43, 70, 93, 100, 123, 125, 127, 131, 133, 134, 117
The tiny Psalms of the book of Psalms are discussed
We divide them into 5 groups and try to explain how they might give some dramatic punch to some ideas due to being terse. Short being often more powerful.
There are two reasons for the title. First , 7 or 10 of the shortest Psalms concern climbing the mountain of God or journeying up toward Mount Zion in Jerusalem to worship. Psalms 15 with 5 verses bring the first 'Who shall ascend the mount of God' and Psalms 121 through 134 have 6 more 3 or 4 verse Psalms makes 7 of the smallest 10 Psalms.
Second, the short Psalms tend to touch on or be related to the issues brought up in the sermon on the mount. Bring poor, mourning, hungering for righteousness, mercy, living in peace, being persecuted for His name sake.
For these reasons we can say the short Psalms help climb the mountain of God.
Unexpected Discord In The Psalms - Psalm 73 though 89 version 8 ppt.pdfMichael Scaman
Following the MIC DROP mountain peak high which ends Psalms book 2, Psalm book 3 opens with a lament over national destruction and yet beings 'surefly God is good to Israel'
Unexpected Discord In The Psalms- book 4 - Psalm 90 though 106 version 7 pp...Michael Scaman
Book 2 and 3 ended very differently to eachother. Book 2 ended with an idylic future. Book 3 ended with a present crisis. The key changes and discord continues in book 4.
INTRODUCTION
My family has faced many challenges over the years. In May of 2014, during the surfacing of a new and daunting challenge, I determined to read the Book of Psalms, one Psalm per day. I started on May 9, 2014 and finished on October 29, 2014. There are 150 Psalms. Since there were some days I missed in this endeavor, I completed the readings in 174 days.
My routine was to read and outline each chapter in a way to help me understand what the Psalmist is saying. I added some words and substituted some words for clarity and emphasis - - such as, I replaced “He” with “the Lord” to give emphasis to the name of the Lord. Since this was a means to increase my own faith, I was not concerned with this being a perfect literary work or the words being exactly as stated in the Psalm. I was concerned with retaining the meaning of each phrase, thus, changes and additions were carefully considered. I was concerned with my family being further enabled to overcome the challenges we face.
After I finished outlining each Psalm, I posted it in a journal style on a Facebook page that I have called “The Prayer Room” (https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Prayer-Room/571854196193443). The intent is to provide this work to anyone who wants to partake in what I am doing.
As I progressed, I decided that I would put each Psalm into a journal for future reference. Thus, this document was developed over the period of my reading. I call it “A Daily Message and Journey”.
All Psalms were read and recorded using the New King James version. When I did not understand what was said, I referred to other versions, such as, King James, The Message, and The Living Bible. If the version is not stated for a Psalm, then it is from the New King James. When other versions are recorded, the version is stated. In those cases, I recorded both versions of the Psalm.
During this journey, I learned that the Psalms are ordered in “The 5 Fold Division of the Torah”. I provide information on that in the pages following the Table of Contents. The divisions are:
Book 1: Psalms 1 to 41 Genesis 41 Psalms
Book 2: Psalms 42 to 72 Exodus 31 Psalms
Book 3: Psalms 73 to 89 Leviticus 17 Psalms
Book 4: Psalms 90 to 106 Numbers 17 Psalms
Book 5: Psalms 107 to 150 Deuteronomy 44 Psalms
150 Psalms
I learned some striking things during this journey. I will not expound on them now.
This document is primarily for my use and not for sale.
This document is available to anyone who might find it useful to increasing their knowledge and faith in what the Psalms are teaching us.
Unexpected Discord In The Psalms - Psalm 73 though 89 version 9 ppt.pdfMichael Scaman
The mountaintop mic drop of an ending of Psalms book 2 moves to a valley of struggle opening with 'surely God is good to Israel' in a book significantly concerning crisis of faith
Discussion guide for
The Short Psalms
Climbing the Mountain of God with the help of the shortest of Psalms
Psalms 15, 43, 70, 93, 100, 123, 125, 127, 131, 133, 134 and 117
Psalm 42 deep calls to deep amidst thirst and turmoilMichael Scaman
In the first Psalm of book 2, Psalm 42 stands as an instructional psalm, both a lament as well as a lesson on what to pray if you have a disconnect between what you know about God's love and faithfulness and what your feelings are trying to tell you. Rather than mostly listening to feelings, the singer speaks to his feelings to encourage them to Hope in God.
The writer knows two things: God loves him and God is behind difficulties he faces. Rather than letting his feelings speak to him, The psalmist moves from a position of disconnection in his beliefs and feelings to connection and hoping in God.
Of the 13 psalms called masks, contemplative instructional psalms, 11 are in books 2 and 3, the priestly psalms that poetically correspond to Exodus and Leviticus. Psalm 42 is also a lament which is the most common category of psalms.
This study guide on the sacred poetry of Scripture, focusing in Part 1 on the Old Testament book of Psalms, is one of a series to help leaders of a Bible study or Sunday School class who are too busy to research and prepare as well as they would like for the task. The entire series is engaging, colorful and challenging and is ready to go even at the last moment. More are in the works. Search using keyword "lessonstogo."
The flow, major themes and character of Psalms Book 2: Psalms 42-72.
Where book 1 had psalms that were personal in nature, book 2 tends to concern community. Many consider Book 2 to be poetically like Exodus. Many of the authors in Book 2 and 3 are Levites.
Songs from the 'Sons of Korah' Open the book.
Believers may be a bit like 'the sons of Korah' who should be 'in the grave' but have been delivered. Being delivered does not preclude struggles or even persecution.
Psalm 14 comes back expansively as a block of five psalms on judgement and forgiveness. Jesus like Solomon reign is expansive. Solomon, poetically so, Jesus literally so.
Asaph has one Psalm. Asaph probably being Asaph the seer from the time of David who led a group of Levites to minister before the Ark on Mt Zion when it was moved from the house of Obed Edom the Gittite after recovery from the Philistines.
One Psalm is dedicated to Jeduthun
A look at where and how the phrase 'right hand of God appears in the book of Psalms. It appears concentrated mainly in three places.
- Around songs of the 1st Exodus
- Around songs of the 2nd Exodus
- In the laments of longings of 'How long?' in between
In all these cases, salvation is highlighted
The Super Epic Psalms - Book 4 (Psalms 102, 103, 104, 105, 106)Michael Scaman
Two of these Psalms are used in the book of Hebrews as argument that Jesus is better than the angels
Psalms 102, 103, 104, 105, 106
Book 4 of Psalms is wandering in the wilderness, sojourning through life looking to the promised land
The praise of the final Psalms are prelude to coming home, entering the promised land in Book 5
God’s faithfulness is contrasted with the unfaithfulness of His people and God’s mercy is displayed
This is an early version, please feel free to comment as it is 'a work in progress'
The Super Epic Psalms book 1- what the longer Psalm point toMichael Scaman
Psalms 18, 22, 35, 37 are the longer Psalms of David's first book of psalms which are psalms 1-41. They paint a picture of Jesus sufferings and the fruit of it. They also show in Jesus sufferings God's promise to Abraham will be fulfilled and those made righteous will inherit the earth.
This is an early version, please feel free to comment as it is 'a work in progress'
A verse by verse commentary on Psalm 66 dealing with David saying, "Shout with joy to God, all the earth! Sing the glory of His name..." David goes on to praise God for many things, and especially that God has heard his prayers.
Psalms book 1: David's first book of PsalmsMichael Scaman
A short look at the themes in the book and how Jesus is seen in the book. The New Testament says the law presents in a sense pictures of heavenly realities and there is provision for a King in the law so it should be no surprise if the King of Kings is portrayed using the life of David ( as well as other kings)
Book 1 tends to have psalms that are personal in nature.
Additionally often Book 1 is taken as poetically like Genesis and has themes
concerning man and the blessed man in particular.
We concentrate on the flow, themes and connections themes to theme.
Unexpected Discord In The Psalms- book 4 - Psalm 90 though 106 version 6 pp...Michael Scaman
Psalms book 4 stands in contrast with books 2 which ended with an idylic future and book 3 which ends in a present crisis
The meek will inherit the earth as claimed in Psalm book 1 but not yet.
First there are trials and travails of this life and a retrospective and pro-spective in Book 4.
All the world under sin - what the Psalms have to sayMichael Scaman
A blessed man, a blessed God and a broken world. The problems and pains and a resolution for God's glory.
We go through each of the 5 books of Psalms (very very briefly) and see how each paints pictures of a world in sin needing a savior in order to 'come home'.
Climbing the mountain of God with help from the short PsalmsMichael Scaman
A short discussion on the shortest of Psalms
Psalms 15, 43, 70, 93, 100, 123, 125, 127, 131, 133, 134, 117
The tiny Psalms of the book of Psalms are discussed
We divide them into 5 groups and try to explain how they might give some dramatic punch to some ideas due to being terse. Short being often more powerful.
There are two reasons for the title. First , 7 or 10 of the shortest Psalms concern climbing the mountain of God or journeying up toward Mount Zion in Jerusalem to worship. Psalms 15 with 5 verses bring the first 'Who shall ascend the mount of God' and Psalms 121 through 134 have 6 more 3 or 4 verse Psalms makes 7 of the smallest 10 Psalms.
Second, the short Psalms tend to touch on or be related to the issues brought up in the sermon on the mount. Bring poor, mourning, hungering for righteousness, mercy, living in peace, being persecuted for His name sake.
For these reasons we can say the short Psalms help climb the mountain of God.
Unexpected Discord In The Psalms - Psalm 73 though 89 version 8 ppt.pdfMichael Scaman
Following the MIC DROP mountain peak high which ends Psalms book 2, Psalm book 3 opens with a lament over national destruction and yet beings 'surefly God is good to Israel'
Unexpected Discord In The Psalms- book 4 - Psalm 90 though 106 version 7 pp...Michael Scaman
Book 2 and 3 ended very differently to eachother. Book 2 ended with an idylic future. Book 3 ended with a present crisis. The key changes and discord continues in book 4.
INTRODUCTION
My family has faced many challenges over the years. In May of 2014, during the surfacing of a new and daunting challenge, I determined to read the Book of Psalms, one Psalm per day. I started on May 9, 2014 and finished on October 29, 2014. There are 150 Psalms. Since there were some days I missed in this endeavor, I completed the readings in 174 days.
My routine was to read and outline each chapter in a way to help me understand what the Psalmist is saying. I added some words and substituted some words for clarity and emphasis - - such as, I replaced “He” with “the Lord” to give emphasis to the name of the Lord. Since this was a means to increase my own faith, I was not concerned with this being a perfect literary work or the words being exactly as stated in the Psalm. I was concerned with retaining the meaning of each phrase, thus, changes and additions were carefully considered. I was concerned with my family being further enabled to overcome the challenges we face.
After I finished outlining each Psalm, I posted it in a journal style on a Facebook page that I have called “The Prayer Room” (https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Prayer-Room/571854196193443). The intent is to provide this work to anyone who wants to partake in what I am doing.
As I progressed, I decided that I would put each Psalm into a journal for future reference. Thus, this document was developed over the period of my reading. I call it “A Daily Message and Journey”.
All Psalms were read and recorded using the New King James version. When I did not understand what was said, I referred to other versions, such as, King James, The Message, and The Living Bible. If the version is not stated for a Psalm, then it is from the New King James. When other versions are recorded, the version is stated. In those cases, I recorded both versions of the Psalm.
During this journey, I learned that the Psalms are ordered in “The 5 Fold Division of the Torah”. I provide information on that in the pages following the Table of Contents. The divisions are:
Book 1: Psalms 1 to 41 Genesis 41 Psalms
Book 2: Psalms 42 to 72 Exodus 31 Psalms
Book 3: Psalms 73 to 89 Leviticus 17 Psalms
Book 4: Psalms 90 to 106 Numbers 17 Psalms
Book 5: Psalms 107 to 150 Deuteronomy 44 Psalms
150 Psalms
I learned some striking things during this journey. I will not expound on them now.
This document is primarily for my use and not for sale.
This document is available to anyone who might find it useful to increasing their knowledge and faith in what the Psalms are teaching us.
Unexpected Discord In The Psalms - Psalm 73 though 89 version 9 ppt.pdfMichael Scaman
The mountaintop mic drop of an ending of Psalms book 2 moves to a valley of struggle opening with 'surely God is good to Israel' in a book significantly concerning crisis of faith
Discussion guide for
The Short Psalms
Climbing the Mountain of God with the help of the shortest of Psalms
Psalms 15, 43, 70, 93, 100, 123, 125, 127, 131, 133, 134 and 117
Psalm 42 deep calls to deep amidst thirst and turmoilMichael Scaman
In the first Psalm of book 2, Psalm 42 stands as an instructional psalm, both a lament as well as a lesson on what to pray if you have a disconnect between what you know about God's love and faithfulness and what your feelings are trying to tell you. Rather than mostly listening to feelings, the singer speaks to his feelings to encourage them to Hope in God.
The writer knows two things: God loves him and God is behind difficulties he faces. Rather than letting his feelings speak to him, The psalmist moves from a position of disconnection in his beliefs and feelings to connection and hoping in God.
Of the 13 psalms called masks, contemplative instructional psalms, 11 are in books 2 and 3, the priestly psalms that poetically correspond to Exodus and Leviticus. Psalm 42 is also a lament which is the most common category of psalms.
This study guide on the sacred poetry of Scripture, focusing in Part 1 on the Old Testament book of Psalms, is one of a series to help leaders of a Bible study or Sunday School class who are too busy to research and prepare as well as they would like for the task. The entire series is engaging, colorful and challenging and is ready to go even at the last moment. More are in the works. Search using keyword "lessonstogo."
The flow, major themes and character of Psalms Book 2: Psalms 42-72.
Where book 1 had psalms that were personal in nature, book 2 tends to concern community. Many consider Book 2 to be poetically like Exodus. Many of the authors in Book 2 and 3 are Levites.
Songs from the 'Sons of Korah' Open the book.
Believers may be a bit like 'the sons of Korah' who should be 'in the grave' but have been delivered. Being delivered does not preclude struggles or even persecution.
Psalm 14 comes back expansively as a block of five psalms on judgement and forgiveness. Jesus like Solomon reign is expansive. Solomon, poetically so, Jesus literally so.
Asaph has one Psalm. Asaph probably being Asaph the seer from the time of David who led a group of Levites to minister before the Ark on Mt Zion when it was moved from the house of Obed Edom the Gittite after recovery from the Philistines.
One Psalm is dedicated to Jeduthun
A look at where and how the phrase 'right hand of God appears in the book of Psalms. It appears concentrated mainly in three places.
- Around songs of the 1st Exodus
- Around songs of the 2nd Exodus
- In the laments of longings of 'How long?' in between
In all these cases, salvation is highlighted
The Super Epic Psalms - Book 4 (Psalms 102, 103, 104, 105, 106)Michael Scaman
Two of these Psalms are used in the book of Hebrews as argument that Jesus is better than the angels
Psalms 102, 103, 104, 105, 106
Book 4 of Psalms is wandering in the wilderness, sojourning through life looking to the promised land
The praise of the final Psalms are prelude to coming home, entering the promised land in Book 5
God’s faithfulness is contrasted with the unfaithfulness of His people and God’s mercy is displayed
This is an early version, please feel free to comment as it is 'a work in progress'
The Super Epic Psalms book 1- what the longer Psalm point toMichael Scaman
Psalms 18, 22, 35, 37 are the longer Psalms of David's first book of psalms which are psalms 1-41. They paint a picture of Jesus sufferings and the fruit of it. They also show in Jesus sufferings God's promise to Abraham will be fulfilled and those made righteous will inherit the earth.
This is an early version, please feel free to comment as it is 'a work in progress'
A verse by verse commentary on Psalm 66 dealing with David saying, "Shout with joy to God, all the earth! Sing the glory of His name..." David goes on to praise God for many things, and especially that God has heard his prayers.
Unexpected Discord In The Psalms - Psalm 1 though 41 version 10 ppt PDF.pdfMichael Scaman
David's first book of Psalms was Psalms 1 through 41. Poetically like Genesis. It begins with a man who is like a tree of life and ends with a man like Joseph who is betrayed. Also like Genesis there is the inheritance of the land. The meek inherit the earth, in the Son, in God.
Unexpected Discord In The Psalms- book 5 - Psalm 107 though 150 version 8 p...Michael Scaman
Psalm book 5 is on the theme 'Coming Home' In prior books of Psalms the meek would inherit the earth but found themselves unfaithful and in exile. Now there is a redemptive resolution.
Unexpected Discord In The Psalms- book 5 - Psalm 107 though 150 version 7 p...Michael Scaman
Psalms book 5 is on the theme 'Coming home" or entering te promised land. Poetically Deuteronomy.
Not only sharing the same overarching theme, but similar structure.
Unexpected Discord In The Psalms- book 4 - Psalm 90 though 106 version 4 pp...Michael Scaman
Book 4 of Psalms . Lots of contrasts. The sheperd king leads us through the trials and trails of life in this book which is a poetic takeoff on the book of Nubers
Unexpected Discord In The Psalms - Psalm 42 though 72 version 11 ppt pdf.pdfMichael Scaman
Psalms book 2: Ps 42 to 72 has Jesus flipping the script from his troubles more than the hairs of His head to a comfort the God knows the hairs on your head. Many key changes and contrasts explored here.
Unexpected Discord In The Psalms - Psalm 1 though 41 version 10 ppt PDF.pdfMichael Scaman
The book of Pslams has a flow, sometimes unexpected. We see a praise in the midst of laments or a lament in the midst of praises. Why? Like a musical work where discord resolves to beauty some examples given here.
Unexpected Discord In The Psalms - Psalm 1 though 41 version 4 ppt.pptxMichael Scaman
In the flow of the Psalms we might see a run of praises then a seemingly out of place lament. Why? We might see the opposite as well. This is a look at the flow of Psalms book 1, Psalms 1-41.
Unexpected Discord In The Psalms - Psalm 1 though 41 version 3 ppt pdf.pdfMichael Scaman
Psalms book 1 is David's first Psalm book. Psalms 1 through 41. Some laments seem out of place with praises and visa versa. However, te discord resolves to a picture of Jesus
Unexpected Discord In The Psalms: part 2 - Psalm 15 though 25 Michael Scaman
The flow of Psalms in Psalm 14 though 25, particularly with a view to key changes. Who can climb the mountain of God, then there is a literary mountain, a chiasm from 15 though 24.
Unexpected Discord In The Flow of Psalms: part 1 - Psalms 1 though 14 Michael Scaman
Places in the Psalms where we see unexpected contrasts in the flow of Psalms. For example we might go unexpectedly from rejoicing to lamenting. Psalms 1- Psalms 14 which is the start of Psalms book 1, Psalms 1 through 41.
The Son inherits the nations in Psalm 2 is contrasted with David on the run from his son in Psalm 3.
The man in Psalm 8 ruling in a special place in creation is contrasted with the man of the earth is Psalms 9 and 10 with laments following how long will evil go on and if indeed no one is righteous, no not one, then who can climb the mountain of God and dwell in His tent?
We compare this set of Psalms with the rest of Book 1. The son inherits the earth in Psalm 2. The meek inherits the earth in Psalm 37. We see Psalm book 1 as a literary parallel to Genesis where Psalm book 1 starts with a man who is like a tree of life and ends with a man like Joseph who is betrayed to save the World.
We see some themes come back later in Psalms such as "I am a green tree" in Psalm 52 or "there is no one good no not one", Psalm 14 repeated very closely in Psalm 53
The Book of Joshua is the sixth book in the Hebrew Bible and the Old Testament, and is the first book of the Deuteronomistic history, the story of Israel from the conquest of Canaan to the Babylonian exile.
Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way.pptxCelso Napoleon
Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way
SBs – Sunday Bible School
Adult Bible Lessons 2nd quarter 2024 CPAD
MAGAZINE: THE CAREER THAT IS PROPOSED TO US: The Path of Salvation, Holiness and Perseverance to Reach Heaven
Commentator: Pastor Osiel Gomes
Presentation: Missionary Celso Napoleon
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The Good News, newsletter for June 2024 is hereNoHo FUMC
Our monthly newsletter is available to read online. We hope you will join us each Sunday in person for our worship service. Make sure to subscribe and follow us on YouTube and social media.
HANUMAN STORIES: TIMELESS TEACHINGS FOR TODAY’S WORLDLearnyoga
Hanuman Stories: Timeless Teachings for Today’s World" delves into the inspiring tales of Hanuman, highlighting lessons of devotion, strength, and selfless service that resonate in modern life. These stories illustrate how Hanuman's unwavering faith and courage can guide us through challenges and foster resilience. Through these timeless narratives, readers can find profound wisdom to apply in their daily lives.
What Should be the Christian View of Anime?Joe Muraguri
We will learn what Anime is and see what a Christian should consider before watching anime movies? We will also learn a little bit of Shintoism religion and hentai (the craze of internet pornography today).
The PBHP DYC ~ Reflections on The Dhamma (English).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma Reflections for the PBHP DYC for the years 1993 – 2012. To motivate and inspire DYC members to keep on practicing the Dhamma and to do the meritorious deed of Dhammaduta work.
The texts are in English.
For the Video with audio narration, comments and texts in English, please check out the Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF2g_43NEa0
The Chakra System in our body - A Portal to Interdimensional Consciousness.pptxBharat Technology
each chakra is studied in greater detail, several steps have been included to
strengthen your personal intention to open each chakra more fully. These are designed
to draw forth the highest benefit for your spiritual growth.
In Jude 17-23 Jude shifts from piling up examples of false teachers from the Old Testament to a series of practical exhortations that flow from apostolic instruction. He preserves for us what may well have been part of the apostolic catechism for the first generation of Christ-followers. In these instructions Jude exhorts the believer to deal with 3 different groups of people: scoffers who are "devoid of the Spirit", believers who have come under the influence of scoffers and believers who are so entrenched in false teaching that they need rescue and pose some real spiritual risk for the rescuer. In all of this Jude emphasizes Jesus' call to rescue straying sheep, leaving the 99 safely behind and pursuing the 1.
Exploring the Mindfulness Understanding Its Benefits.pptxMartaLoveguard
Slide 1: Title: Exploring the Mindfulness: Understanding Its Benefits
Slide 2: Introduction to Mindfulness
Mindfulness, defined as the conscious, non-judgmental observation of the present moment, has deep roots in Buddhist meditation practice but has gained significant popularity in the Western world in recent years. In today's society, filled with distractions and constant stimuli, mindfulness offers a valuable tool for regaining inner peace and reconnecting with our true selves. By cultivating mindfulness, we can develop a heightened awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, leading to a greater sense of clarity and presence in our daily lives.
Slide 3: Benefits of Mindfulness for Mental Well-being
Practicing mindfulness can help reduce stress and anxiety levels, improving overall quality of life.
Mindfulness increases awareness of our emotions and teaches us to manage them better, leading to improved mood.
Regular mindfulness practice can improve our ability to concentrate and focus our attention on the present moment.
Slide 4: Benefits of Mindfulness for Physical Health
Research has shown that practicing mindfulness can contribute to lowering blood pressure, which is beneficial for heart health.
Regular meditation and mindfulness practice can strengthen the immune system, aiding the body in fighting infections.
Mindfulness may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and obesity by reducing stress and improving overall lifestyle habits.
Slide 5: Impact of Mindfulness on Relationships
Mindfulness can help us better understand others and improve communication, leading to healthier relationships.
By focusing on the present moment and being fully attentive, mindfulness helps build stronger and more authentic connections with others.
Mindfulness teaches us how to be present for others in difficult times, leading to increased compassion and understanding.
Slide 6: Mindfulness Techniques and Practices
Focusing on the breath and mindful breathing can be a simple way to enter a state of mindfulness.
Body scan meditation involves focusing on different parts of the body, paying attention to any sensations and feelings.
Practicing mindful walking and eating involves consciously focusing on each step or bite, with full attention to sensory experiences.
Slide 7: Incorporating Mindfulness into Daily Life
You can practice mindfulness in everyday activities such as washing dishes or taking a walk in the park.
Adding mindfulness practice to daily routines can help increase awareness and presence.
Mindfulness helps us become more aware of our needs and better manage our time, leading to balance and harmony in life.
Slide 8: Summary: Embracing Mindfulness for Full Living
Mindfulness can bring numerous benefits for physical and mental health.
Regular mindfulness practice can help achieve a fuller and more satisfying life.
Mindfulness has the power to change our perspective and way of perceiving the world, leading to deeper se
Exploring the Mindfulness Understanding Its Benefits.pptx
Unexpected Discord In The Psalms - Psalm 42 though 72 version 11 ppt pdf.pdf
1. Key changes in the Psalms
Unexpected discord laments turning to
praise with nations joining in, a model prayer of
salvation, the work of Jesus pointed to, and the prayers
of David answered in a ‘Psalm of Solomon’
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2. Jonah reflected on a Psalm near the start
of book 1, Psalm 3. David on the run
from his son for David’s own sin, Jonah
on the run for his own sin, ending
‘salvation is of the Lord’
Jonah also Psalm at the start of book 2
where God’s breakers are over Him.
Ironically in Psalm 42 starting as the
deer pants for water as he is
surrounded by water, water, water…
3. Book 1 ended with a man betrayed for the salvation
of the world, as Genesis ended with the account of
Joseph
4. Just as God heard the cries of Israel in the beginning
of Exodus there are laments and cries to God at the
start of Book 2. Laments of book 1 continue.
As book 1 ends
‘the meek inherit
the earth’ in
Psalm 37
surrounded by
laments of Jesus
arrest and
sufferings.
Jesus even quotes
the final Psalm 41
At the last supper
about the
betrayal by Judas
As book 2 starts
With a lament ‘why are
you cast down oh my
soul’, preaching
encouragement to self.
Psalms 42,43 and 44 will
continue the laments
and intensify
Book 1 ends
5. Unexpected key changes and discord in book 2
include:
• A string of laments turning to praise with a ‘love song’
• The ‘Sons of Korah’ musicians, their forefather Korah opposed
Moses, but they survived and protect God’s holiness as psalm
writing bouncers in the temple.
• Like a relay race, the “sons of Korah will sing a series of Psalms,
Hand off to “Asaph” for one, then David for most of the rest
except for One from Jeduthun. (books 1 2 and 3 ) have 1 Psalm
from the choirmaster Jeduthun near end like this.
• The victory of God side by side with the sufferings of Christ
6. More Contrasts:
• The laments of Book 1 carry
over and continue is Psalms 42 43
44 to a love song a wedding song
in Psalm 45
• A song in high voices follows
sounding like something between
a mighty fortress is our God and
the women chorus singing after a
wedding
• Then the gospel to the nations
7. • Some reoccurring word pictures
in Book 2
• God as our fortress
• Come behold and hear the
works of God
• Tottering
8. A group of Psalm on judgement and redemption
In Psalm 49, the
sons of Korah as
‘Why should I fear
in times of
trouble?” to the
whole world.
And the answer is
Because of the
need of
redemption.
Everyone needs it.
They have it.
In Psalm 50, God
speaking through
the sons of Korah
summons his
people and
rebukes them for
wrong sacrifice
The sacrifices of
God are
thanksgiving.
9. • Laments start in 42 and 43
• Laments continue until a persecution Psalm in 44.
• Laments broken by a ‘love song’, ‘wedding
song’ in Psalm 45
• A women chorus singing after in Psalm 46
Sung in high voices
• The nations applause, clapping, rejoicing in 47, 48
10. • Contrasts:
• Psalm 46 contrasts with Psalm
45, the love song, being sung in
high voices like the women’s choir
after a wedding
• Psalm 46 has the power of
nature with mountains falling into
a roaring sea contrasted with a
river whose streams make glad the
city of God (other Psalms in Book 2
will also have a similar contrast)
11. A group of Psalm on judgement and redemption
In Psalm 45, a
love song, a
wedding song
This is quoted in
Hebrews 1:8 and
the King married
is Jesus.
In Psalm 46 a
songs for high
voices as if a
women’s chorus
after a wedding
singing the Psalm
which inspired ‘A
mighty Fortress is
our God’
And in Psalm 47
the nations clap
for joy.
12. A group of Psalm on judgement and redemption
In Psalm 49, the sons of
Korah will explain “why
they are not worried in
times of trouble”.
The answer concerns
the need of all men for
salvation from the
grave and they have it.
They literally have it
descended form Korah
who died swallowed by
the ground opening up
“not all the sons of
Korah died and some
wrote songs and were
bouncers at the temple
singing of their
salvation.
In Psalm 50, God
speaking through the
sons of Korah
summons not the
world in general but
God’s people and
rebukes them for
wrong sacrifice
The sacrifices of God
are thanksgiving.
13. There is a river whose waters make
glad the city of God
In contrast with forces of nature
Contrasts between powerful forces of nature and God’s
providential care is in Psalm 46, 48 and 65.
Psalm 46
14. • Like a Hello World ! All people addressed in Psalm 49 about the need
for redemption with a boast from the writer that “God will redeem me”
• God’s people addressed in Psalm 50 about the need for
thanksgiving as a pleasing sacrifice. A similar call the to
opening of The Song of Moses and the opening of Isaiah.
• The centerpiece a Psalm of David in Psalm 51
appealing to God’s attribute of lovingkindness. A
broken and contrite heart You will not despise.
(Creating a pure mouth is like Isaiah 57.)
• The wicked judged in Psalm 52 and asked what they have to
boast about.
• Poster boy is Doeg the Edomite who killed the priests in David’s
day
• The fool acts like there is no God leading to no one good no not one in
Psalm 53 (echo of Psalm 14)
15. Some countermelodies :Man’s
fallen nature
• sinful from birth Ps 51
there is none righteous no not
one Ps 53
The sinless Jesus
I am a green tree in the house
of God, Psalm 51 sandwiched
between 51 and 53
You are my God from birth or
before birth said 4 times in Ps
22, fitting of Jesus more literally
than of David.
16. A group of Psalm on judgement and redemption
In Psalm 51, the center
Psalm of judgement,
David appeals not to
the law but the
character of God.
David appeals not to a
heart with a band aid
on it but for God to
‘create in him a clean
heart’ in the center
verse.
In Psalm 50, God
speaking through the
sons of Korah
summons not the
world in general but
God’s people and
rebukes them for
wrong sacrifice
The sacrifices of God
are thanksgiving.
17. An important reminder to the world
Ps 14 is prelude to an important block
on redemption: Ps 15 through Ps 24
Ps 53 similar and at the end of an
important block on judgement: Ps 49 - 53
18. Ps 14 is prelude to an important block on
redemption: Ps 15 through Ps 24
(Starts block) If there is none righteous….
Who can climb mountain of God and dwell with Him?
Bookended in Ps 15 and 24
A literary hill with heaven and the law at top (Ps 19) and the
cross, the crook and the crown Psalms at end (Ps 22, 23, 24)
– The good shepherd who laid down his life, the king
An acrostic follows in Ps 15 signaling a new transition
Ps 53 similar (much word for word) and at the end
of an important block on judgement: Ps 49 – 53
Ps 49 Hello world! I don’t worry about being cheated. I don’t fear the super
rich. Why? God will redeem me from the power of death.
Ps 50 There are wrong ways to serve God. Right ways include thanksgiving
and ordering your ways aright.
Ps 51 David’s model Psalm appealing to mercy and to create in him a new
heart and teach in him truth from the inside out (as my sin nature goes back
to birth).
Ps 52 the judgement of those given over to wickedness. Contrasted with I
am a green tree in the house of God (pointing to Christ)
Ps 53. This need for redemption applies to all. There is none
righteous, no not one. (Ends block)
19. A group of prayer psalms
• Save me Psalm 54 and 55
• Have mercy on me in 56 and 57
• A long view. God contrasted with godz and bad
judges Psalm 58
The son inherits the earth in Ps 2, the pure, the
humble the righteous in Psalm 25, the meek inherit the
earth in 37 and God inherits the earth in Psalm 58
• Deliver me Psalm 59 and a prayer to a God who feels like He
rejected us in Psalm 60
• A prayer for a safe refuge Psalm 61 and 62
20. God and I
• Some prayers for a group
• Some prayers for someone
speaking 1st person
• God will fulfill His purpose for
me
• God is for me
21. Godward Psalms touching Zion and the whole earth
• I seek You and will be satisfied in You Psalm 63
• A prayer against secret plots Psalm 64
• A praise Psalm from Zion Psalm 65
• A praise Psalm from the whole earth Psalm 66
• May God be gracious to us AND let the nations in on it and be
glad Psalm 67
23. • Some countermelodies in Book 2
so that those who dwell at the ends of the earth are in awe at your signs.
You make the going out of the morning and the evening to shout for joy Ps 65:8
Ps 65:4 Blessed is the man whom thou choosest, and causest to approach unto thee, that he may
dwell in thy courts: we shall be satisfied with the goodness of thy house, even of thy holy temple.
Personal salvation
Glory on global display to put men in awe
24. A group of Psalm on the work of God
In Psalm 68 the Psalm
begins with what the
priests said as the ark
moves “Let God arise
and his enemies be
scattered,”
The ark moves through
history, even up Mt Zion
And referred to in
Ephesians as pointing to
Jesus ascension.
In Psalm 69, Jesus’
betrayal and trial and
sufferings pointed to.
The works of God
made possible
becauce of the grace
poured out in the
work of Jesus on the
cross.
25. • Some striking contrast in Book 2
• God does a great work in Psalm
68 moving though the dessert as
the Ark and them up Mt Zion
• God rides through the dessert
• God rides through the sky
• In Psalm 69 there is the Passion
of the Christ making the
redemptive work possible
26. A dissonant pair of Psalms on the works of God
God victoriously moves with the ark in history and
ascends Mt Zion pointing to Jesus ascending Psalm
68
Jesus work on the cross makes victory possible
Psalm 69
27. Exodus also concerns building
the tabernacle with the ark
And the ascension of the ark
Up Mt Zion taken as the ascension of
Jesus in Ephesians
Psalm 68
Psalm 69
28. Jesus used the number of hairs on
your head in a comforting rather than
lamenting way
(On a psalm near the end of Book 1 also on a psalm near the end
of book 2. Both Psalms concern the betrayal, arrest and sufferings
of Christ)
29. Last please for help before the end of Book 2
Psalm 70 Make haste to deliver me ( being short
punches the message said 5 times to make haste to
deliver me)
Psalm 71 In you I take refuge
And lastly a rare ‘Psalm of Solomon’
In Psalm 72 God will fill the earth with His fruit
30. A Song of Solomon in 72
Ending book 2
God’s fruit reaching and filling the world with even
wheat growing on tops of mountains.
A subtle dissonance and prayer ‘May your glory fill
the earth” contrasts with the cherubim around
God’s throne claim “Your glory fills the earth’
(does it fill the earth but unseen/unrealized by eyes
unopen?)
Poetically and hyperbolically Solomon
More literally Jesus
31. Like Exodus , book 2 started with cries to God for
help.
Exodus ends with the glory of God with the
tabernacle and at the end of book 2 the glory of
God fills the world
32. Key changes in the Psalms
Unexpected discord laments turning to praise with nations joining
in, a model prayer of salvation, the work of Jesus pointed to, and
the prayers of David answered in a ‘Psalm of Solomon’
Psalms book 2 Psalms 42-72
fin’
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