The Voice

I read Psalm 75: “Do not lift your horns against heaven; do not speak with outstretched neck. ‘ “ -Psalm 75:5 NIV (2 minutes 19 seconds of archived audio)

I read Psalm 74: “But you, O God, are my king from of old; you bring salvation upon the earth.” Psalm 74:12 NIV (2 minutes 36 seconds of archived audio)

I read Psalm 73: The rich and proud and violent individuals we see might have an easy and care free life right now, but they will slip and face justice eventually. (2 minutes and 55 seconds of archived audio)

I read Psalm 72: David prays for his son Solomon, and his kingdom to be blessed, and his kingship to be compassionate. (2 minutes and 27 seconds of archived audio)

I read Psalm 71: David talks about how he depends on God to protect him and he thanks God for his unique qualities. (2 minutes 53 seconds of archived audio)

I read Psalm 70: David asks God to rescue him and to bring shame the people who wanted to harm him. (48 seconds of archived audio)

I read Psalm 69 today: David writes this Psalm to God, and it has imagery that is prophetic of details of the crucifixion of Jesus. (3:51 of archived audio)

I read Psalm 67: This Psalm asks the Lord to bless all nations and for them all to praise Him. (51 seconds of archived audio)

I read Psalm 66: Praise God, He has done great things, and I will offer my sacrifice at his altar and fulfill my vows. (2:03 of archived audio)

I read Psalm 65: David praises God and lists His attributes. (archived audio)

I read Psalm 64 today: David prays for God about evil men who are out to get him. He asks for God to just take them out with arrows. (archived audio)

I read Psalm 63 today: David writes about how he earnestly seeks God, and how those who seek to take his life will be punished and suffer for their evil intentions. (archived audio)

Listen to the audio (35 minutes 41 seconds) “God Answers” by Ezra Engle 5/11@9:12AM-9:48AM When God says “Go” go humbly. Verse: (Mary, Saul, Moses, Jonah) Explain: “Slobedience” when we delay our obey, we stand in the way. When God says “No” obey respectfully. Verse: (Jesus in Gethsemane, David, Moses) Explain: “being told no is a… Continue reading May 11th Men’s Breakfast Talk

I read Psalm 62 today: Stealing is not profitable in the long run. God will reward you according to what you have done. (archived audio)

I read Psalm 61 today: David cries out in prayer to God, asking for longevity for the king, and reminding God of the vows he made. (archived audio)

I read Psalm 60 today: David says that God has rejected him and his people, but asks for aid, because human help is worthless. (archived audio)

I read Psalm 59 today: David writes a song which is also a prayer to God for his rescue from his enemies, in this case, king Saul and his men who were pursuing David. (archived audio)

Today I read Psalm 58: When rulers are unjust, God will make things right on the earth and bring justice. (archived audio)

I read Psalm 57 today: David cries out to God for mercy and praises Him for turning the attacks of his enemies against themselves. (archived audio)

I read Psalm 56 today: David writes a song about his faith in God and the protection He provides, he feels safe from his persistent enemies. (archived audio)

I read Psalm 55 today: David writes this Psalm to call out to God for rescue from his enemies, who are evil and do not fear God. (archived audio)

I read Psalm 54 today: David wrote this song asking God for help and thanking Him for triumph over his foes. (archived audio)

I read Luke 20 today: The Pharisees tried to trap Jesus into saying something that would incriminate Himself, but He ended up astonishing people with His insight and wisdom. (archived audio)

I read Luke 19: Jesus stayed with Zacchaeus, and he repented from his sins. Jesus also cleared out people who were turning the church into a marketplace, rather than a house of prayer. (archived audio)

I read Luke 18: Keep praying in faith, and don’t give up hope. (6:14 of archived audio)

I read Luke 17: Jesus performed a miracle for ten men, but only one came back to thank Him. (archived audio 5:16)

I read Luke 16: Don’t justify yourselves in the eyes of others. God knows your heart. Those who live in comfort and luxury may be in torment after death, and those who suffer may be comforted after death. Listen to the prophets and take their warning seriously while you can do something about it. (archived… Continue reading April 24th

I read Psalm 53 today: It is foolish to believe that there is no God. (archived audio)

I read Psalm 52: David asks why a powerful and prosperous evil man brags about his position. David knows that the righteous will prosper and take the wicked’s place after God makes things right. (archived audio)

I read Psalm 51: “The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.” -Psalm 51:17 NIV (archived audio)

I read Psalm 50 today: God wants obedience from his people, not just sacrifices. (archived audio)

I read Psalm 49 today: Don’t admire the rich for what they have here on earth and can’t take with them beyond the grave. Understanding is more valuable than riches. (archived audio)

I read Psalm 48 today: Let God be your guide until the end. (archived audio)

I read Psalm 47 today: God is awesome and subdues the nations of the earth. (archived audio)

I read Psalm 46: God is our refuge, so there is nothing to fear. (archived audio)

I read Psalm 45 today: This is a Psalm of blessing to honor a groom and his bride on their wedding. (archived audio)

Today I read Psalm 44: God rescued His people with His right hand. They had nothing to brag about of their own strength. He allowed them to be sold into bondage and disgrace. They now ask for relief from their misery. (archived audio)

I read Psalm 43: David asks God to rescue him, and he trusts in God. (archived audio)

I read Psalm 42: Desire God, like a thirst. Hope in God. (archived audio)

I read Psalm 41 today: The evil hope David perishes while he is sick, but God blesses those who show mercy to the sick and weak. (archived audio)

I read Psalm 40 today: David writes about being set apart from those who live in sin proudly and resent those who take refuge in God. (archived audio)

I read Psalm 39: Humans gather wealth that will be passed on to others, but David says that his hope is in God. (archived audio)

I read Psalm 38 today: Don’t listen to those who want to ridicule you for doing good. (archived audio)

I read Psalm 37 today: Don’t fret about the wicked, for they will be no more. Be a person of peace. (archived audio)

I read Psalm 36: David writes a few verses about the wicked, and about the LORD’s love, and reminds God to love those who know Him. (archived audio)

I read Luke 15: Jesus teaches the importance of the acceptance of repentant sinners into God’s family. (archived audio)

I read Luke 14: Jesus tells the Pharisees that saving someone’s life on the Sabbath is good. (archived audio)

Today I read Luke 13: Jesus healed on the Sabbath and taught about the nature of the kingdom of God, including how narrow the gate is to enter. (archived audio)

I read Luke 12 today: Jesus warns people about Pharisees, about their own greed, and being rich toward themselves but poor toward God. He tells people not to worry about their clothes or food and reminds them that God values them and cares about their details. (archived audio)

I listened to Luke 11: Jesus models how to pray, then confronts the Pharisees about their focus on the outside, and neglecting the inside. (archived audio)