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Praying The Psalms
Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 23, 2026 (message contributor)
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1. Psalms Of Degrees Lesson 1
Contributed on Mar 23, 2026
God has a place where He wants to be worshiped.
A. INTRODUCTION TO THE PSALM OF DEGREES (120-134) 1. Psalms of Ascent, as in climbing a mountain. Sung by exiles returning after captivity as they ascended up to Jerusalem[rbg1.1]. 2. Step by step. Degree is named for fifteen steps in the Temple from the court of the women to the court of the ...read more
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2. Why We Are Lonely Lesson 2
Contributed on Mar 23, 2026
Psalm 102 is a prayer of one afflicted and overwhelmed.
A. PSALM 102: WRITTEN TO WHOM[rbg1.1]? 1. Psalm 102 is a prayer of one afflicted and overwhelmed. a. Where are you? “Hide not Thy face from me (v. 2). b. Listen to me. “Hear my prayer . . .” (v. 1) c. Come to me. “Incline Thine ear to me” (v. 2). d. Give to me. “Answer me speedily” (v. ...read more
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3. Grateful Lesson 3
Contributed on Mar 23, 2026
Gratitude for deliverance.
A. INTRODUCTION 1. Psalm 145: Gratitude for God’s faithfulness (v. 1-7[rbg1.1]). 2. Psalm 81: Gratitude that God didn’t punish (v. 1-7). 3. Psalm 106: Gratitude that God overlooked sin (v. 1-15). 4. Psalm 124: Gratitude for protection (v. 1-8). 5. Psalm 127: Gratitude for your family (v. ...read more
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4. To Be Blessed Or Happy Lesson 4
Contributed on Mar 23, 2026
Seeking illusive happiness.
A. SEEKING ALLUSIVE HAPPINESS 1. Answer by a Miss America candidate, “I just want to be happy.” 2. Webster (1) “Favored by luck,” (2) “Enjoying well being or contentment,” (3) “Characterized by a dazed irresponsible state,” (4) “Atmosphere of good fellowship.” Oxford, “Possession or attainment ...read more