In Psalm 37, King David instructs me to not fret when evil people seem to succeed for they will vanish like the wind. Instead of getting all worked up, he tells me to trust in the Lord and do good. But I can't do this all by myself. I need to know the One in whom I place my confident assurance. I need to know what he is doing about evildoers. David assures me, God is actively involved and he is for me.
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Psalm 37 (Part 2): Trust in the Lord and Do Good
In part one of my study of Psalm 37, King David tells me not to fret, get worked up, or envious when evil people seem to succeed because they will certainly perish. Rather than fret, explode in anger, and do something evil, David tells me what I can and should do instead—trust in the Lord and do good.
Psalm 37 (Part 1): Don’t Fret About Wicked Ones
Ever since the first sentence of Psalm 37 stopped me short, I've been pondering King David's words. It has become my summer study. While David writes an acrostic poem that jumps back and forth between ideas, I separated it into four main themes. Therefore, this is the first of four meditations on the Psalm 37.
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Exploring Acts 27–28: Paul Journeys to Rome
In Acts 27–28, Paul journeyed to Rome for his upcoming trial in the custody of Roman centurion, Julius. The writer, Luke, and Aristarchus, a Macedonian from Thessalonica, accompanied Paul. Since they got started late in the year, they hit stormy waters which took them off course to a small town called Fair Havens. Not wanting to be stuck there, Julius and the captain decided to set sail with a shipload of 276 despite the risk. For 14 days they endured a terrible Northeaster until they finally ran aground on the island of Malta. There they were treated with kindness and Paul healed many people. He finally arrived in Rome and stayed under house arrest writing epistles and proclaiming the kingdom to all who visited.
Exploring Acts 24–26: Paul Testifies Before Kings
In Acts 24–26 Paul remained in prison in Caesarea even though the Roman rulers knew he was innocent because they wanted to gain favor with the Jewish leaders. Paul appeared before Governors Festus and Felix, as well as King Herod Agrippa II who all found no legal reason to charge him. Paul was left with the choice to return to Jerusalem where he would most certainly be killed by the Jews or appeal to Caesar. He appealed to Caesar. Paul took the opportunity to share his testimony and the gospel of Jesus before these prominent leaders.
