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But let the righteous be glad; Let them rejoice before God; Yes, let them rejoice exceedingly. Psalm 68.5 Elements of an effective vision It’s clear, even from a casual reading of Psalm 68, that David was a master at casting vision.
O God, You are more awesome than Your holy places. The God of Israel is He who gives strength and power to His people. Blessed be God! Psalm 68.35 A magnificent temple It’s interesting to speculate about how David communicated his vision for the temple to the people of Israel.…
O God, when You went out before Your people, When You marched through the wilderness, Selah The earth shook; The heavens also dropped rain at the presence of God; Sinai itself was moved at the presence of God, the God of Israel. Psalm 68.7, 8 Bible times and our times…
Blessed be the LORD, Who daily loads us with benefits, The God of our salvation! Selah Our God is the God of salvation... Psalm 68.19, 20 Psalm 68 I think it would be fair to describe many of the psalms of David as “visionary.” Consider Psalm 110, with David seeing his…
Now David said, “Solomon my son is young and inexperienced, and the house to be built for the LORDmust be exceedingly magnificent, famous and glorious throughout all countries. I will now make preparation for it.” So David made abundant preparations before his death. 1 Chronicles 22.5 Astonishing success By any…
Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her, that He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the word, that He might present her to Himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing,…
“You are the salt of the earth…You are the light of the world…Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5.13-16 Three metaphors As the temple, nation, and servants of the Lord Jesus, church members are weapons…
“For I have bent Judah My bow, Fitted the bow with Ephraim, And raised up your sons, O Zion, Against your sons, O Greece, And made you like the sword of a mighty man.” Zechariah 9.13 The Church militant Theologians sometimes refer to the Church on earth in any given…
“If I then, yourLord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet.” John 13.14 Built by ministry We have mentioned that the Lord Jesus is building His Church as a glorious temple and a holy nation unto the Lord. We’re not talking about buildings…
But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. 1 Peter 2:9 A holy nation From His throne at the Father’s right hand, the Lord…
...Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone, in whom the whole building, being fitted together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord, in whom you also are being built together for a dwelling place of God by the Spirit. Ephesians 2.20-22 Dwelling place of God Foundational to Christ’s vision…
“…I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.” Matthew 16.18 Whatever you want These days it’s possible to find just about whatever you might want in a church.
What shall I render to the LORD For all his benefits to me? I will take up the cup of salvation And call upon the name of the LORD I will pay my vows to the LORD Nowin the presence of all his people. Psalm 116.12-14 A festive people Trying…
“You are the salt of the earth; but if salt has lost its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men.” Matthew 5.13 Three uses of “salt” The declining state of the Church in America suggests…
“You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house.” Matthew 5.14-16 Jesus and light…