King James Bible Study – [And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. – Mark 8:34]
Date: Monday, June 16, 2025
Chapters: Psalms 134, 146-150
Message: Psalms: Praise God For His Word
Hello My Friend,
Do you know what the most powerful weapon on earth is? A weapon that can bring kings, presidents, and the most violent criminals to their knees. A weapon that can even stop Satan in his tracks. That weapon is the Word of God. This is exactly why Satan and the enemy tries so hard to destroy it, [Hebrews 4:12-13 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. 13 Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do.]
As we take a pause from Kings and Chronicles, we return to and actually come to end of the reading of Psalms, we learn that true believers do not question the truth of the Word of God, they trust every word written and while they do not need His Word to know He exists they use it to understand Him better, [2 Timothy 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.]
We who are saved and born again are to never forget that the second you receive Christ as your Saviour you received the promise of eternal inheritance. That means, by your faith alone you have eternal life, not of your own works, but your faith alone in God’s Son, and nothing you do will ever do will change that. Yes, if we have sin in our lives, our Father is going to chasten us, but no matter what we have done, past, present, or future, we can go to Him at any time for repentance. True believers are but servants of God, and when we bless Him through our faithfulness He in turn blesses us, [Psalms 134:1-3 A Song of degrees. Behold, bless ye the LORD, all ye servants of the LORD, which by night stand in the house of the LORD. 2 Lift up your hands in the sanctuary, and bless the LORD. 3 The LORD that made heaven and earth bless thee out of Zion.]
Whether we know Him as Christ or the LORD, Jesus, has always been the LORD that all need to look to in order for God to acknowledge them. Those who believe in and receive Christ are actually the sanctuary of the Holy Spirit that indwells them. How awesome is it that day or night, we can reach out to God, and He is right there for us? We do not need a building, we do not need anyone’s permission, nor we need to confess our sins to another sinner in order to reach out to God, we just need to go to Him in all sincerity, and He will help us, even out of the deepest of messes. That is another reason to praise Him every day.
[Psalms 146:1-5 Praise ye the LORD. Praise the LORD, O my soul. 2 While I live will I praise the LORD: I will sing praises unto my God while I have any being. 3 Put not your trust in princes, nor in the son of man, in whom there is no help. 4 His breath goeth forth, he returneth to his earth; in that very day his thoughts perish. 5 Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the LORD his God:]
The benefits of accepting Christ as our Saviour is more than Him just saving our soul from hell, He saves us from the hell on earth that we would be in. We can praise God for making the way to Him simple, secure, and hopeful for those who believe in Him and want Him in their lives. Let me tell you, God, has more mercy than man any day, and if we left our salvation in the hands of anyone else, but Christ we would all be in hell because man sees what they want to see as sin. Since God is the Creator I am pretty sure that He knows what He is doing on this, [Psalms 146:8-10 The LORD openeth the eyes of the blind: the LORD raiseth them that are bowed down: the LORD loveth the righteous: 9 The LORD preserveth the strangers; he relieveth the fatherless and widow: but the way of the wicked he turneth upside down. 10 The LORD shall reign for ever, even thy God, O Zion, unto all generations. Praise ye the LORD.]
God, knows exactly what we feel, and what we are going through. While we may never understand all of His ways, His understanding of us is just endless, and we can thank Him for that too. Just think about how many interceptions He has made to keep us from getting into things far worse than we have already.
[Psalms 147:1-6 Praise ye the LORD: for it is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely. 2 The LORD doth build up Jerusalem: he gathereth together the outcasts of Israel. 3 He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds. 4 He telleth the number of the stars; he calleth them all by their names. 5 Great is our Lord, and of great power: his understanding is infinite. 6 The LORD lifteth up the meek: he casteth the wicked down to the ground.]
[Outcast; to push, thrust, chase, overflow, totter, sore, drive away or out.] In case you have not noticed, those who have faith in Christ are pushed out of society, and with all good reason. We are not one of them, we belong to Christ, we are the sons and daughters of God, and also joint heirs with Christ, [Romans 8:16-17 The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: 17 And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.]
Do not tell me that God does not intervene with freewill, we may be free to make our own choices, but that does not mean that He does not give us a nudge a time or two to get us away from danger, [James 1:12-14 Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him. 13 Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: 14 But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.]
Life can weaken our mind, body, and spirit, sometimes to the point that it is literally God who has get us out of bed. We get discouraged, heart broken, spirit broken, and then all of a sudden we get that ray of hope that God is in control, has a plan, and will see us through.
[Psalms 147:7-11 Sing unto the LORD with thanksgiving; sing praise upon the harp unto our God: 8 Who covereth the heaven with clouds, who prepareth rain for the earth, who maketh grass to grow upon the mountains. 9 He giveth to the beast his food, and to the young ravens which cry. 10 He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: he taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man. 11 The LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.]
Where is your hope? My hope is in the LORD, Jesus Christ, [1 Peter 1:3-5 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you, 5 Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.]
The fear of God is not about following a bunch of laws that are frankly man made, or succumbing to what people want us to be. It is conforming to the image of Christ, through our faith, faithfulness, confession, repentance, and showing love and compassion to all, which are shown to us from the Word of God. There is a difference between righteous judgment and passing judgment on people, and we need to remind ourselves that a little love and compassion is more effective than harsh rebuke, especially when we do not actually know what happened.
[Psalms 147:18-20 He sendeth out his word, and melteth them: he causeth his wind to blow, and the waters flow. 19 He sheweth his word unto Jacob, his statutes and his judgments unto Israel. 20 He hath not dealt so with any nation: and as for his judgments, they have not known them. Praise ye the LORD.]
Do you realize with all the people that have come and gone on earth that God gave His Word to you? He does not give it to just anyone and even though anyone can read it, He does not reveal Himself to all, He reveals Himself to those whom believe in and trust Him with all their heart and soul. Of course, He give all the opportunity to come to Him, but only reveals Himself to true believers, who them come to understand that the only to Him is through His Son, [Matthew 11:27 All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him.]
That does not mean that our Father wants us sitting at home, He wants and needs His like minded children to gather together and praise Him through song, prayer, and sermons about His Word. Why? It teaches us discernment, not to mention that we are not designed to be alone, [1 Corinthians 1:18-19 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. 19 For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.]
[Psalms 148:1-6 Praise ye the LORD. Praise ye the LORD from the heavens: praise him in the heights. 2 Praise ye him, all his angels: praise ye him, all his hosts. 3 Praise ye him, sun and moon: praise him, all ye stars of light. 4 Praise him, ye heavens of heavens, and ye waters that be above the heavens. 5 Let them praise the name of the LORD: for he commanded, and they were created. 6 He hath also stablished them for ever and ever: he hath made a decree which shall not pass.]
Believe it or not, God, has within His power to end all things just as fast as He created them, but that is not what He wants. In fact, if the sons of man would just stop worshiping everything under the sun, and turn to Him, then He would surely repent of the earth being destroyed. Nevertheless, those who put there faith and trust in Him will be safe from at least total destruction.
[Psalms 148:11-14 Kings of the earth, and all people; princes, and all judges of the earth: 12 Both young men, and maidens; old men, and children: 13 Let them praise the name of the LORD: for his name alone is excellent; his glory is above the earth and heaven. 14 He also exalteth the horn of his people, the praise of all his saints; even of the children of Israel, a people near unto him. Praise ye the LORD.]
No other name supersedes the name of Christ period, [Acts 4:10-12 Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole. 11 This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner. 12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.]
We whom have received Christ as our Saviour ought to be singing praises to God all day long, especially after what He has gotten us through, [Psalms 149:1-4 Praise ye the LORD. Sing unto the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints. 2 Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King. 3 Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp. 4 For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.]
Salvation, has never been about works, it has always been about having faith in God. Those who believe in God with all their being will believe in Christ and in all His being. Those who fully accept God’s Word as it is and Christ with all their being are His people, His children, and His delight. While He does want us to make some effort as faith without works are dead, He also wants us completely trust in Him, and as we work together He will take care of the rest.
[Psalms 149:5-9 Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud upon their beds. 6 Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a twoedged sword in their hand; 7 To execute vengeance upon the heathen, and punishments upon the people; 8 To bind their kings with chains, and their nobles with fetters of iron; 9 To execute upon them the judgment written: this honour have all his saints. Praise ye the LORD.]
Why do you think there are so many trying to change God’s Word? Why do you think there are so many who attack you for speaking it? The true Word of God, not the watered down versions that the sons of man have created, is the most powerful words spoken from the ones who believe in it, [James 5:19-20 Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth, and one convert him; 20 Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins.]
God, certainly knows our heart, and when we trust Him He binds up the wounds of every pain and sorrow we have and gives us hope like no other. Therefore, whether we are happy or sad we are to praise Him for all His goodness. After all, the sorrows will not last, and one day there will be no more
[Psalms 150:1-6 Praise ye the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament of his power. 2 Praise him for his mighty acts: praise him according to his excellent greatness. 3 Praise him with the sound of the trumpet: praise him with the psaltery and harp. 4 Praise him with the timbrel and dance: praise him with stringed instruments and organs. 5 Praise him upon the loud cymbals: praise him upon the high sounding cymbals. 6 Let every thing that hath breath praise the LORD. Praise ye the LORD.]
There is no greater comfort and encouragement than when we go to church and spend time not only with God, but our like minded brothers and sisters. Singing, praising, and worshiping God together lifts up our spirit, not to mention mind and body as we realize that we are not alone and that whatever we are going through He will work it all out for good, [Romans 8:27-28 And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God. 28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.]
Today’s Prayer: God, Thank You, that we are not defined by our earthly parents, but by our faith alone in Your Son. Now, I am no longer just a child, I am Your child. I know it is not healthy trying to face my challenges on my own, all it does is make me weary and weak. You know what is best for me, You are preparing great things for me while I endure the challenges in my life, and You are expecting me to praise You through them all. I will praise You God for all that You are, for mending my broken heart piece by piece, for giving me the strength in my weakness, for giving me rest in Your grace, for Your mercy, and for Your love for me. Lord, lead me and guide me, fill me with Your power, strength, and grace to endure every challenge and see those blessings unfold as I put my complete trust and faith in You. I pray this in Your name, Jesus, Amen.
God Bless You, I am praying for you,
Christina
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