PSALMS
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Psalms 97; 98 and 99
Psalms 98: 1 – 3
A song of praise for redeeming love is a new song, a mystery hidden from ages and generations.
Converts sing a new song, very different from what they had sung. If the grace of GOD puts a new heart into our breasts, it will put a new song into our mouths. Let ​ this new song be sung to the praise of GOD, in consideration of the wonders he has wrought. The Redeemer has overcome all difficulties in the way of our redemption, and was not discouraged by the services or sufferings appointed HIM.

Let us praise HIM for the discoveries made to the world of the work of redemption; HIS salvation and HIS righteousness fulfilling the prophecies and promises of the Old Testament. In pursuance of this design, GOD raised HIS SON JESUS to be not only a Light to lighten the Gentiles but the glory of His people Israel. Surely it behoves us to inquire whether HIS holy arm hath gotten the victory in our hearts, over the power of Satan, unbelief, and sin.

If this be our happy case, we shall exchange all light songs of vanity for songs of joy and thanksgiving; our lives will celebrate the Redeemer’s praise.

OLD TESTAMENT
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Deuteronomy 28: 58 – 29: 13
Deuteronomy 28: 64
Scatter thee among all people.
The scattering of Israel occurred several times throughout their history when they were taken captive by the Assyrians, the Babylonians, the Greeks and the Romans.

NEW TESTAMENT
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Romans 16: 1 – 16
Romans 16: 1
Phoebe was probably the one who delivered this letter to the Romans.
She was a servant woman deacon in the church at Cenchrea who ministered to the poor, the sick and the needy, as well as assisted missionaries such as Paul. Paul’s greetings to no less than eight women in this chapter indicate that women performed distinguished service in the churches.