Monday, 7 April 2014

Proverbs 16 (part 1) - Commit to the Lord

On Feb 23, my eyesight started to deteriorate. My visual acuity had declined to the level whereby I had stopped doing my daily bible study. I found it very tiring for eyes to look at the computer, and the small font size. On Saturday, March 8, 2014, 50% of visiom had darkened. By Sunday, March 9, 80% of vision had darkened, I had trouble even walking...I could not see where I walked and what I ate. For the next 8 days, my eyesight kept deteriorating. I continually prayed for God's miraculous healing. On day 11, Wednesday, my eyesight improved slightly. I continued to pray. On March 21, I attended church for the first since my vision impairment; bro Albert fetched me to church.. On Friday, March 28, I went to church camp at Port Dickson; bro Richard helped drive our car to the church camp. In the evening, I switched on the computer on my own and sang songs of praise and worship using the YouTube video clips. Today, April 7, is my first time doing my bible study.

Proverbs Chapter 16.

To humans belong the plans of the heart,
    but from the Lord comes the proper answer of the tongue. (Proverbs 16:1) (NIV)

 The preparations of the heart belong to man,
But the answer of the tongue is from the Lord. (Proverbs 16:1) (NKJV)

 As human, we can plan and make plans. But it is upt God whether our plans will actually materialise. We must accept this fact of life...that what we plan to do may not happen as we wish or want.

 2 2 All a person’s ways seem pure to them,
    but motives are weighed by the Lord. (Proverbs 16:2) (NIV)

 2 2 All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes,
But the Lord weighs the spirits. (Proverbs 
16:2) (NKJV)

 As human, we are often defensive of our actions. We think we are right in our own eyes. But God sees deep into our hearts, looking at our motives and intentions.

 3 3 Commit to the Lord whatever you do,
    and he will establish your plans. (Proverbs 16:3) (NIV)

 3 3 Commit your works to the Lord,
And your thoughts will be established. (Proverbs 16:3) (NKJV)

 In everything that we do, our work, our work, our ministry, we should commit to the Lord. And we will provide us the guidance and direction if we have a listening heart and mind.

 References:
NIV:  http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs+16&version=NIV 
NKJV:  http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs+16&version=NKJV 

 P/S: I am doing this bible study and blog...with the aid of 200% Magnifier.

 P/S: With "Low Vision" constraint, I can only do a short bible study. Anyway, I am yet happy and grateful to God...that I can see a little now. I pray that God will continually heal my eyesight.. Hallelujah!!
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Friday, 21 February 2014

PRAISE - a topical bible study using Torrey's

PRAISE is associated with Thanksgiving, Prayer, and Worship. An attitude of of Thankfulness and Praises to God brings joy to the body and soul. Expressions of praise include singing, shouting, lifting up voices, words of praises, words of thanksgiving, acknowledgement of God's goodness in prayer.


Torrey's New Topical Textbook.
http://www.biblestudytools.com/concordances/torreys-topical-textbook/praise.html

Praise [N] [B]
  • God is worthy of
    2 Samuel 22:4
  • 4 I call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised, and I am saved from my enemies. (2 Samuel 22L4) (NRSV)

  • Christ is worthy of
    Revelation 5:12
  • 12 singing with full voice, "Worthy is the Lamb that was slaughtered to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing!" (Revelation 5:12) (NRSV)

  • God is glorified by
    Psalms 22:23 ; 50:23
  • 23 You who fear the Lord, praise him! All you offspring of Jacob, glorify him; stand in awe of him, all you offspring of Israel! (Psalm 22:23) (NRSV)

  • 23 Those who bring thanksgiving as their sacrifice honor me; to those who go the right way I will show the salvation of God." (Psalm 50:23) (NRSV)

  • Thanksgiving to God is also a form of praise to God.

  • Offered to Christ
    John 12:13
  • 13 So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, shouting, "Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord— the King of Israel!" (John 12:3) (NRSV)

  • Acceptable through Christ
    Hebrews 13:15
15 Through him, then, let us continually offer a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that confess his name. (Hebrews 13:15) (NRSV)

  • IS DUE TO God ON ACCOUNT OF

    • His majesty
      Psalms 96:1 Psalms 96:6 ; Isaiah 24:14

    • 1 O sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth. (Psalm 96:1) (NRSV)
    • 6 Honor and majesty are before him; strength and beauty are in his sanctuary. (Psalm 96:6) (NRSV)

    14 They lift up their voices, they sing for joy; they shout from the west over the majesty of the Lord. (Isaiah 24:14) (NRSV)

    • His glory
      Psalms 138:5 ; Ezekiel 3:12

    • 5 They shall sing of the ways of the Lord, for great is the glory of the Lord. (Psalm 138:5) (NRSV)

    • 12 Then the spirit lifted me up, and as the glory of the Lord rose from its place, I heard behind me the sound of loud rumbling; (Ezekiel 3:12) (NRSV)

    • His excellency
      Exodus 15:7 ; Psalms 148:13

    • 7 In the greatness of your majesty you overthrew your adversaries; you sent out your fury, it consumed them like stubble. (Exodus 15:7) (NRSV)

    • 13 Let them praise the name of the Lord, for his name alone is exalted; his glory is above earth and heaven. (Psalm 148:13 (NRSV)

    • His greatness
      1 Chronicles 16:25 ; Psalms 145:3

    • 5 For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; he is to be revered above all gods. (1 Chronicles 16:25) (NRSV)

    • 3 Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; his greatness is unsearchable. (Psalm 145:3) (NRSV)

    • His holiness
      Exodus 15:11 ; Isaiah 6:3

    • 11 "Who is like you, O Lord, among the gods? Who is like you, majestic in holiness, awesome in splendor, doing wonders? (Exodus 15:11) (NRSV)

    • 3 And one called to another and said: "Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory." (Isaiah 6:3) (NRSV)

    • His wisdom
      Daniel 2:20 ; Jude 1:25

    • 20 Daniel said: "Blessed be the name of God from age to age, for wisdom and power are his. (Daniel 2:20) (NRSV)
    • 25 to the only God our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, power, and authority, before all time and now and forever. Amen. (Jue 1:25) (NRSV)
    •  
    • 25 25 To God our Savior,[g]
      Who alone is wise,[h]
      Be glory and majesty,
      Dominion and power,[i]
      Both now and forever.
      Amen. (Jude 1:25) (NKJV)

    • His power
      Psalms 21:13
    • 13 Be exalted, O Lord, in your strength! We will sing and praise your power. (Psalm 21:13) (NRSV)

    • His goodness
      Psalms 107:8 ; 118:1 ; 136:1 ; Jeremiah 33:11

    • 8 Let them thank the Lord for his steadfast love, for his wonderful works to humankind. (Psalm 107:8)  (NRSV)

    • 1 O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his steadfast love endures forever! (Psalm 118:1) (NRSV)

    • 1 O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever. (Psalm 136:1) (NRSV)

    • 11 the voice of mirth and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom and the voice of the bride, the voices of those who sing, as they bring thank offerings to the house of the Lord: "Give thanks to the Lord of hosts, for the Lord is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!" For I will restore the fortunes of the land as at first, says the Lord. (Jeremiah 33:11) (NRSV)
    • His mercy
      2 Chronicles 20:21 ; Psalms 89:1 ; 118:1-4 ; 136:1-26

    • 21 When he had taken counsel with the people, he appointed those who were to sing to the Lord and praise him in holy splendor, as they went before the army, saying, "Give thanks to the Lord, for his steadfast love endures forever." (2 Chronicles 20:21) (NRSV)

    • 21 And when he had consulted with the people, he appointed those who should sing to the Lord, and who should praise the beauty of holiness, as they went out before the army and were saying:
      “Praise the Lord,
      For His mercy endures forever.”[c] (2 Chronicles 20:21) (NKJV)
    • I will sing of the mercies of the Lord forever;
      With my mouth will I make known Your faithfulness to all generations. (Psalm 89:1) (NKJV)
    Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good!
    For His mercy endures forever.

    2 Let Israel now say,
    “His mercy endures forever.”
    3 Let the house of Aaron now say,
    “His mercy endures forever.”
    4 Let those who fear the Lord now say,
    “His mercy endures forever.” (Psalm 118:1-4) (NKJV)

    • Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good!
          For His mercy endures forever.
      2 Oh, give thanks to the God of gods!
          For His mercy endures forever.
      3 Oh, give thanks to the Lord of lords!
          For His mercy endures forever:
      4 To Him who alone does great wonders,
          For His mercy endures forever;
      5 To Him who by wisdom made the heavens,
          For His mercy endures forever;
      6 To Him who laid out the earth above the waters,
          For His mercy endures forever;
      7 To Him who made great lights,
          For His mercy endures forever—
      8 The sun to rule by day,
          For His mercy endures forever;
      9 The moon and stars to rule by night,
          For His mercy endures forever.
      10 To Him who struck Egypt in their firstborn,
          For His mercy endures forever;
      11 And brought out Israel from among them,
          For His mercy endures forever;
      12 With a strong hand, and with an outstretched arm,
          For His mercy endures forever;
      13 To Him who divided the Red Sea in two,
          For His mercy endures forever;
      14 And made Israel pass through the midst of it,
      For His mercy endures forever;
      15 But overthrew Pharaoh and his army in the Red Sea,
          For His mercy endures forever;
      16 To Him who led His people through the wilderness,
          For His mercy endures forever;
      17 To Him who struck down great kings,
          For His mercy endures forever;
      18 And slew famous kings,
          For His mercy endures forever—
      19 Sihon king of the Amorites,
          For His mercy endures forever;
      20 And Og king of Bashan,
          For His mercy endures forever—
      21 And gave their land as a heritage,
          For His mercy endures forever;
      22 A heritage to Israel His servant,
          For His mercy endures forever.
      23 Who remembered us in our lowly state,
          For His mercy endures forever;
      24 And rescued us from our enemies,
          For His mercy endures forever;
      25 Who gives food to all flesh,
          For His mercy endures forever.
      26 Oh, give thanks to the God of heaven!
          For His mercy endures forever. (Psalm 136:1-26) (NKJV)
    • His loving-kindness and truth
      Psalms 138:2
    • 2 I will worship toward Your holy temple,
      And praise Your name
      For Your lovingkindness and Your truth;
      For You have magnified Your word above all Your name. (Psalm 138:2) (NKJV)

    • His faithfulness and truth
      Isaiah 25:1
    • O Lord, You are my God.
      I will exalt You,
      I will praise Your name,
      For You have done wonderful things;
      Your counsels of old are faithfulness and truth. (Isaiah 25:1) (NKJV)

    • His salvation
      Psalms 18:46 ; Isaiah 35:10 ; 61:10 ; Luke 1:68 Luke 1:69

    • 46 The Lord lives! Blessed be my rock, and exalted be the God of my salvation, (Psalm 18:46) (NRSV)

    • 10 And the ransomed of the Lord shall return, and come to Zion with singing; everlasting joy shall be upon their heads; they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away. (Isaoah 35:10) (NRSV)

    • 10 I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my whole being shall exult in my God; for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation, he has covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself with a garland, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. (Isaiah 61:10) (NRSV)

    68 “Blessed is the Lord God of Israel,
    For He has visited and redeemed His people,
    69 And has raised up a horn of salvation for us
    In the house of His servant David, (Luke 1:68-69) (NKJV)

    • His wonderful works
      Psalms 89:5 ; 150:2 ; Isaiah 25:1

    • 5 Let the heavens praise your wonders, O Lord, your faithfulness in the assembly of the holy ones. (Psalm 89:5) (NRSV)

    • 2 Praise him for his mighty deeds; praise him according to his surpassing greatness! (Psalm 150:2) (NRSV)

    • 1 O Lord, you are my God; I will exalt you, I will praise your name; for you have done wonderful things, plans formed of old, faithful and sure. (Isaiah 25:1) (NRSV)

    • His consolation
      Psalms 42:5 ; Isaiah 12:1

    • 5 Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my help (Psalm 42:5) (NRSV)

    • 1 You will say in that day: I will give thanks to you, O Lord, for though you were angry with me, your anger turned away, and you comforted me. (Isaiah 12:11) (NTSV)

    • His judgment
      Psalms 101:1
    • 1 I will sing of loyalty and of justice; to you, O Lord, I will sing. (Psalm 101:1) (NRSV)

    • His counsel
      Psalms 16:7 ; Jeremiah 32:19

    • 7 I bless the Lord who gives me counsel; in the night also my heart instructs me. (Psalm 16:7) (NRSV)


    • Fulfilling of his promises
      1 Kings 8:56
    • 56 "Blessed be the Lord, who has given rest to his people Israel according to all that he promised; not one word has failed of all his good promise, which he spoke through his servant Moses. (1 Kings 8:56) (NRSV)

    • Pardon of sin
      Psalms 103:1-3 ; Hosea 14:2

    • 1 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name. 2 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and do not forget all his benefits— 3 who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, (Psalm 103:1-3) (NRSV)

    • 2 Take words with you and return to the Lord; say to him, "Take away all guilt; accept that which is good, and we will offer the fruit of our lips. (Hosea 14:2) (NRSV)
    • Spiritual health
      Psalms 103:3
    • 3 who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, (Psalm 103:3) (NRSV)

    • Constant preservation
      Psalms 71:6-8
    • 6 Upon you I have leaned from my birth; it was you who took me from my mother's womb. My praise is continually of you. 7 I have been like a portent to many, but you are my strong refuge. 8 My mouth is filled with your praise, and with your glory all day long. (Psalm 71:6-8) (NRSV)

    • Deliverance
      Psalms 40:1-3 ; 124:6

    • 1 I waited patiently for the Lord; he inclined to me and heard my cry. 2 He drew me up from the desolate pit, out of the miry bog, and set my feet upon a rock, making my steps secure. 3 He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God. Many will see and fear, and put their trust in the Lord. (Psalm 40:1-3) (NRSV)

    • 6 Blessed be the Lord, who has not given us as prey to their teeth. (Psalm 124:6) (NRSV)


  • IS OBLIGATORY UPON

  • Is good and comely
    Psalms 33:1 ; 147:1

  • SHOULD BE OFFERED

  • Accompanied with musical instruments
    1 Chronicles 16:41 1 Chronicles 16:42 ; Psalms 150:3 Psalms 150:5
  • Is a part of public worship
    Psalms 9:14 ; 100:4 ; Psalms 118:19 Psalms 118:20 ; Hebrews 2:12

  • SAINTS SHOULD

  • CALLED THE
  • The heavenly host engage in
    Isaiah 6:3 ; Luke 2:13 ; Revelation 4:9-11 ; 5:12
  • Exemplified

Friday, Feb 21, 2014.
Michael Yeap.

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