What is the meaning of Psalms 127
Psalm 127 is unified by the overarching theme of Gods sovereignty, which states that no matter what we do or where we are, the Lord is the One who brings about events. We can praise Him for holding every aspect of our lives in His hands.16 September 2019
Who am O LORD God and what is my house
David entered and sat before the LORD, asking: “Who am I, O Sovereign LORD, and what is my family, that you have brought me this far? Your house and your kingdom will endure forever before me; your throne will be established forever.
What does God promise King David
He shall construct a house for my name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom for all time. “When thy days are fulfilled, and thou shalt sleep with thy fathers, I will set up thy seed after thee, that shall proceed out of thy bowels, and I will establish his kingdom.
What is the 31st Psalm
A psalm of David: “Turn your ear to me, come quickly to my rescue; be my rock of refuge, a strong fortress to save me.” “In you, O LORD, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; deliver me in your righteousness.”
Who wrote Psalm 89 in the Bible
Ethan the Ezrahite, along with Heman the Ezrahite (to whom Psalm 88 is attributed), was a wise man from the time of, or before, King Solomon, according to the superscription of the psalm.
What did God promise in the Davidic covenant
It is a continuation of the earlier covenants in that it promises a Davidic king as the figure through whom God would secure the promises of land, descendants, and blessing. The Davidic Covenant This is the covenant where God promises a descendant of David to reign on the throne over Gods people.
Who is like the Lord among the heavenly beings
O LORD God Almighty, who is like you? You are mighty, O LORD, and your faithfulness envelops you. In the council of the holy ones, God is greatly feared; he is more awesome than all those who are around him.
Where is the presence of God
Although it was a pretty potent experience, we can once again see that Gods presence was restricted to the Jerusalem temple.
What does it mean the earth is the Lord and the fullness thereof
The phrase “the fullness thereof” refers to everything on earth, including all the lands, seas, and life that the Lord has created.
How did God reveal himself to David
God has also revealed himself to us through his word, the Bible, as the great king of Israel, David, said: “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands” (Psalms 19:1).
Where in the Bible is My presence shall go with you
You could sing a hymn about our dependence on God, like “Abide with Me!” (Hymns, no. 166), or discuss experiences when family members have felt what God promised Moses: “My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest.”
When God does not guard the city
In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat—for he grants sleep to those he loves—for without the LORD the house is not built, without the LORD the watchmen stand guard over the city, and without the LORD the watchmen stand guard in vain.
How precious to God is the death of his saints
O LORD, truly I am your servant; I am your servant, the son of your maidservant; you have delivered me from my bonds; I will sacrifice a thank offering to you and call on the name of the LORD.
Where is your God now quote
In Game of Thrones, after failing to win the battle of Blackwater, Stannis chokes Melisandre, who had promised him victory through the Lord of Light.
What does the Bible say about God going before us
Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged; for the LORD your God goes before you; he will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.
Why did King David want to build a house for God
The “house” the Lord promised to build David was a posterity—especially a posterity of rulers—rather than the temple David wanted to build for the Lord. Although David was not allowed to build the temple (see activity A below), the Lord did build the house He promised to David.
Why did God choose Solomon to build the Temple
When everyone in Israel was standing, the King spoke, saying that although his father David had intended to build the Temple, God had chosen him only to lead the people and that Solomon should have been the one to do so, which he was.
Where in the Bible does it say Solomon had 700 wives
Article. According to 1 Kings 11:3, Solomon, the third king of Israel (who ruled from approximately 968 to 928 B.C.E. ), had a harem with 700 wives and 300 concubines.