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The Lord Is Near (Psalm 34:18-19) Mike Johnson According to its title, David wrote Psalm 34 when he was experiencing much affliction. He was fleeing from King Saul and went to Gath where, to protect his life, he faked insanity. Leaving there, he fled to the cave of Adullam (1 Sam. 22:1). While experiencing such […]
Boasting in the Lord Mike Johnson (Psalm 34:2) David probably wrote Psalm 34 during the time he was fleeing from King Saul. During this time, he was facing great adversity. Yet, despite this, he declares in verse 2, “My soul shall make its boast in the Lord; the humble shall hear of it […]
That Preacher Offended Me! Harry Osborne What would you think of a preacher whose sermons offended people and were taken as insulting by the hearers? What if a preacher caused the audience to be filled with anger because of the hard things he said? What if he went so far as to mock false beliefs? […]
WHY I PRAY Warren Berkley I pray because I believe God listens. “Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us” (1 John 5:14). I pray because God has told me that He cares and is able to help. “Casting all your care upon Him, […]
Gather Around Me Children (Psalm 34:11-14) Mike Johnson According to its title, David wrote Psalm 34 during the time he was fleeing from Saul. He sought refuge in Gath and, to protect himself, faked insanity. Eventually, he left there and went to the cave of Adullam, where his family and 400 loyalists joined him (1 […]
The Sinner’s Prayer Mike Johnson Many say the only thing needed to obtain salvation is to pray a simple prayer known as a sinner’s prayer. There are variations, but typically, this is a short prayer where people express their need for salvation, asking Jesus to come into their hearts. They confirm their belief that Jesus […]
Magnify & Exalt God (Psalm 34) Mike Johnson Our study is from Psalm 34. The title comes from verse 3, which says, “Oh, magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt His name together.” We are to magnify and exalt the name of God, and this psalm tells us how and why we should […]
The Thief on the Cross Mike Johnson The Bible teaches that baptism is for the remission of sins (Acts 2:38), washes away sins (Acts 22:16), saves (1 Pet. 3:21, Mk. 16:16), and puts people into Christ (Rom. 6:3, Gal. 3:27). After listening to this teaching, some may ask, “What about the thief on the cross?” […]