Category Archives: Bible Study

Lining Up with the Plan

Posted on March 13, 2019 by Mark Shields

Brought out in Psalms 41 are David’s problems. His past sins were heavy on his heart and He also had the issue with His son Absalom who rebelled against him. Another problem faced by David was his best friend and … Continue reading →

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Celebrate Answered Prayers

Posted on March 12, 2019 by Mark Shields

The Lord has comforted His people, and will have mercy on His afflicted. – Isaiah 49:13 After studying Psalms 40, a take away as written about in the post “Requests Fulfilled” was that the storms of life came upon David … Continue reading →

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Requests Fulfilled

Posted on March 11, 2019 by Mark Shields

In the two previous psalms, David had experienced prolonged difficulty with sorrow and helplessness. His enemies were evil and slanderous and he needed relief. To make his relief possible, he confesses his sin and goes to God in prayer. The … Continue reading →

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The Bad Mood Breaker

Posted on March 7, 2019 by Mark Shields

The affliction described in Psalms 39 strikes David very deeply. There was guilt after seducing the wife of his most loyal soldier and then arranging to have this soldier killed. The guilt for David was heavy on his heart and … Continue reading →

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Hope for a Better Tomorrow

Posted on March 5, 2019 by Mark Shields

Recorded in Psalms 38 is the desperate situation David was going through. David was in a state of sorrow and helplessness. His enemies were evil and slanderous and he needed relief. To make his relief possible, he confesses his sin … Continue reading →

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