Source: https://trinitymarinette.com/2018/03/20/bible-reading-and-commentary-for-the-week-march-19-24-2018/
Timestamp: 2019-04-22 06:39:57+00:00

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vv. 3-4 – These verses make many believe that David wrote this after Nathan approached him with his sin (II Sam. 12). Notice how David’s conscience reminded him of his sin, as ours does for us. It feels like we are wasting away.
V. 5 – In the world, people can be sorry, but not know forgiveness. With God, when we are truly sorry and put our trust in Jesus, as David did, we are completely forgiven. What a joy to hear the pastor’s absolution every Sunday!
vv. 9-11 – Let’s never be stubborn like the horse or mule and refuse to repent. What such people experience, David describes in v. 10. In contrast, the repentant Christian who trusts in the Lord rejoices and shouts for joy because he experiences God’s mercy and unfailing love.
v. 12 – Important words for our nation to take to heart. God grant that many in our country put their trust in the Lord. In the Old Testament, the Lord was the name God used through which He promised to send the Savior. May our prayer today and every day be that God would bless our evangelism endeavors in our country through our congregation and Synod and that many would be brought to faith in Jesus Christ. The rich blessings on a country whose God is the Lord are mentioned in vv. 18-20.
v. 3 – Why should we exalt and glorify God’s name? The answers are in vv. 7, 8, 15, 17 and 18. Underline these verses.
v. 8 – The beautiful words of verse 8 are a part of the liturgy on page 39 of The Service of the Word.
v. 20 – St. John quotes these words in his Gospel in reference to Jesus’ crucifixion. Cf. John 19:36.
v. 7 – God’s loving-kindness or unfailing love is revealed to us in Jesus. It gives us and holds out to us peace of mind, forgiveness of sin and everlasting life. The “shadow” in this verse is a picture of God’s protection. For the Israelite, it was like finding shade from the oppressive heat of the hot desert sun. Wings refer to the protective outreach of God’s power. Think how God protected David from Goliath and King Saul and brought him home safely from the many battles in which he fought.
vv. 4, 7, 8, 16, 21 and 25 – Underline these beautiful verses.
vv. 9, 11, 29 – In verses 9 and 11, the NIV used “land” instead of “earth.” God is promising Israel that if you remain faithful to Me, the land you possess and its bountiful blessings will be yours forever, that is until I bring this world to an end. Read II Peter 3:10.

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