Category Archives: Bible Study

Questions for Reflection for Study of Psalm 7-12

Posted on December 5, 2015 by Mark Shields

I’ve posted over the last few weeks some thoughts from the study of Psalm 1-6. The objective of any Bible study should be to not only learn the main principles of the Word but to keep the Word in our … Continue reading →

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He is Faithful and Just

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Mark Shields

The mood of Psalm 6 from verse 1 through verse 7 is one of distress. David is in spiritual, physical, and moral agony but starting in verse 8, the mood turns from despair to hope because of his confession before … Continue reading →

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Go to Him in Prayer Early in the Morning

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Mark Shields

The prayer by David in Psalm 5 is made in the morning. He expects answers from the prayer because of His close relationship with God. He has confidence in God’s favor and protection from the evil-doers who lie, are filled … Continue reading →

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Divine Favor

Posted on November 25, 2015 by Mark Shields

In the midst of a distressful uprising, King David appealed to God as written in Psalm 4. He speaks of his relationship with God as one in which there is constant conversation through prayer (v. 3) and a feeling of … Continue reading →

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Trust in His Protection

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Mark Shields

David is on the run from his rebellious son Absalom as he writes Psalm 3. As verse 6 states, tens of thousands surrounded him but he had faith that God would protect him. It was as though God was right … Continue reading →

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