We have spent weeks going through Psalm 91 verse by verse, to discover the Hebrew understanding of these sacred words. We have unearthed amazing treasure about our God and what a blessing it is to be His. Today we will conclude with a display of all of our priceless gems. One of the main things … Continue reading In Conclusion – A Summary of the Hebrew Understanding of Psalm 91
Who Is God
He Shall Call Upon Me, and I Will Answer Him – Psalm 91:15
Have you ever placed a phone call in an emergency and not been able to get an answer? Have you left a voice mail and never heard back from the one you called? We all have, I am sure. Well, God's policy, His promise is to answer. And not only to answer but to … Continue reading He Shall Call Upon Me, and I Will Answer Him – Psalm 91:15
I Will Set Him On High Because He Knows My Name – Psalm 91:14b
God offers this promise: I will set him on high. David knew God was faithful to this word. He'd experienced it in his own life. He wrote in 2 Samuel 22:49: He delivers me from my enemies. You also lift me up above those who rise against me; You have delivered me from the … Continue reading I Will Set Him On High Because He Knows My Name – Psalm 91:14b
Because He Has Set His Love Upon Me – Psalm 91:14a
Because he has set his love upon Me, therefore I will deliver him; I will set him on high, because he has known My name. Psalm 91:14 NKJV I can still remember my first crush. It was in second grade at Harding School…Michael. He had blonde hair and the bluest eyes. My heart skipped a … Continue reading Because He Has Set His Love Upon Me – Psalm 91:14a
Promises Made – Because – Psalm 91:9
Verse 9 of Psalm 91 begins with the word 'because.' This is the first of three uses of the word because in the verses that finish out this psalm. The first because is spoken by David. The last two will be spoken by God. But let's not get ahead of ourselves. Here is the verse … Continue reading Promises Made – Because – Psalm 91:9
Summary of Psalm 91:5-6
We've uncovered the treasure in Psalm 91: 5-6. The Biblical text says, You shall not be afraid of the terror by night, Nor of the arrow that flies by day, Nor of the pestilence that walks in darkness, Nor of the destruction that lays waste at noonday. Here is a summary of the interpretation through … Continue reading Summary of Psalm 91:5-6
You Shall Not Be Afraid from the Destruction that Lays Waste at Noonday – Psalm 91:6b
I love this picture. Just as this gull is soaring in the heavens, we too are meant to soar above all the enemy's schemes without fear. This part of the verse shouts with praise to our God. "You shall not be afraid -- from the destruction that lays waste at noonday.” Psalm 91:6b Even though … Continue reading You Shall Not Be Afraid from the Destruction that Lays Waste at Noonday – Psalm 91:6b
You Shall Not Be Afraid of the Pestilence that Walks in Darkness Psalm 91:6a
Wow, here we go with the pestilence again -- twice in this psalm. They do get around and we are often caught unaware by their tactics. They pop out of nowhere and grab hold of our attention and our emotions. Once our ‘feelings’ are involved, it is more difficult to send them packing. Verses 5 … Continue reading You Shall Not Be Afraid of the Pestilence that Walks in Darkness Psalm 91:6a
Truth Shall be Thy Shield and Buckler – Psalm 91:4c
“His truth shall be thy shield and buckler.” Psalm 91:4c This eight word phrase is full of treasures. So much is said about spiritual warfare these days. You are about to discover one of the strongest weapons we have against the enemy. Just the fact that you are digging into these studies is giving the … Continue reading Truth Shall be Thy Shield and Buckler – Psalm 91:4c
In Him I Will Trust. Psalm 91:2c and Summary of 91:2
Trust is hard to come by in our world of deceptive reporting and fake news. But there is One we can trust in. Psalm 20:7 says, “Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.” NIV In this Psalm 91:2 verse, David uses … Continue reading In Him I Will Trust. Psalm 91:2c and Summary of 91:2
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