Twenty-first century worship does not look like first century worship.  C.S. Lewis said, “The perfect church service would be one we were almost unaware of; our attention would have been on God” (Letters to Malcom: Chiefly on Prayer, Glasgow: Collins & Sons, 1964, 6).  Paul told Timothy to guard the deposit of faith given (1 Tim. 6:20).…

The book of Acts is an inspirational book built around stories of faith, and the effect of their illuminating spiritual messages. Like the Gospels, there are a myriad of events not recorded in the text (John 21:25). But what is written was inspired by the Holy Spirit for our edification and spiritual growth. Get your…

Part Nine, Behold, His Yeshua! Psalm 91:15–16  “He will call upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will rescue him and honor him. With a long life, I will satisfy him and let him see My salvation” (vv.15–16). I will answer him: Religious Jews pray three times a day—morning,…

Part Eight, You Know My Name! Psalm 91:14  “Because he has loved Me, therefore I will deliver him; I will set him securely on high, because he has known My name” (v.14). Within the initial part of the psalm, there is a tradeoff discussion between first and second persons (first person: I/We; second person: You). The…

Part Seven, Anxiety Fades; Satan Broken, Psalm 91:12-13 “They will bear you up in their hands, that you do not strike your foot against a stone. You will tread upon the lion and cobra, the young lion and the serpent you will trample down” (vv. 12–13).  Your foot against a stone: The context of the…

Part Six Face to Face with God and Angels Psalm 91:11  “For He will give His angels charge concerning you, to guard you in all your ways” (v. 11).  Angels are like divine bodyguards. Angel (Hebrew: malach) means a “messenger” who communicates the king’s wishes. An angel represents the king—God, the king. God sends angels…

Part Five Haven of Rest Psalm 91:9–10  “For you have made the Lord, my refuge, even the Most High, your dwelling place. No evil will befall you, nor will any plague come near your tent” (vv. 9–10). Refuge is the Hebrew word “makseh” which means refuge, or shelter from the storm, from danger of falsehood. Another…

Part Four, Come, and See! Psalm 91:7–8  “A thousand may fall at your side and ten thousand at your right hand, but it shall not approach you. You will only look on with your eyes and see the recompense of the wicked” (vv.7–8). At your side is referencing the left side, as compared to the…

Part Three Deadly Sandstorms: What Happens in the Darkness? Psalm 91:5–6  “You will not be afraid of the terror by night, or of the arrow that flies by day; of the pestilence that stalks in darkness, or of the destruction that lays waste at noon” (vv. 5–6).  Terror by night is the absence of light.…

Part Two You are the Temple! Psalms 91:2–4 “I will say to the Lord (Adonai), ‘My refuge and my fortress, My God (Elohi[m]), in whom I trust” (v. 2).  Refuge and fortress are very strong expressions indicating that God is sovereign, the ruler of the universe.  Shelter of the Most High (v. 1) and refuge,…