PSALMS
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Psalms 100; 101 and 102
Psalms 101
David’s vow and profession of godliness…
In this psalm we have David declaring how he intended to regulate his household, and to govern his kingdom, that he might stop wickedness, and encourage godliness. It is also applicable to private families and is the householder’s psalm. It teaches all that have any power, whether more or less, to use it so as to be a terror to evil-doers, and a praise to them that do well. The chosen subject of the psalm is GOD’s mercy and judgment. The LORD’s providences concerning His people are commonly mixed; mercy and judgment. GOD has set the one over against the other, both to do good, like showers and sunshine. When, in His providence, He exercises us with the mixture of mercy and judgment, we must make suitable acknowledgements to HIM for both. Family mercies and family afflictions are both calls to family religion. Those who are in public stations are not thereby excused from care in governing their families; they are more concerned to set a good example of ruling their own houses well. Whenever a man has a house of his own, let him seek to have GOD to dwell with him; and those may expect HIS presence, who walk with a perfect heart, in a perfect way. David resolves to practise no evil himself. He further resolves not to keep bad servants, nor to employ those about him that are wicked. He will not admit them into his family, lest they spread the infection of sin. A forward heart, one that delights to be cross and perverse, is not fit for society, the bond of which is Christian love. Nor will he countenance slanderers, those who take pleasure in wounding their neighbour’s reputation. Also, GOD resists the proud, and false, deceitful people, who scruple not to tell lies, or commit fraud. Let everyone be zealous and diligent to reform his own heart and ways, and to do this early; ever mindful of that future, most awful morning, when the King of righteousness shall cut off all wicked doers from the heavenly Jerusalem.

OLD TESTAMENT
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Jeremiah 42: 1 – 22
Jeremiah 42: 1 – 22
All the people….came near.
After Gedaliah was murdered, the people feared the wrath of Babylon, and so they sought GOD’s will from Jeremiah, however, having already made up their minds to flee to Egypt, they only wanted to hear the word of the LORD, if it was so confirmed their intentions. GOD’s answer was to abide in this land. The leaders rejected this message and went to Egypt anyway, taking Jeremiah along against his will.​

NEW TESTAMENT
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Acts 3: 17 – 4: 12
Acts 3: 22
A Prophet…
Moses’ prediction in Deuteronomy 18:18 –19 that He will raise them up a Prophet from their brethren, like unto thee was a prophecy concerning JESUS CHRIST. In that way was Jesus like Moses 1) Moses was anointed by the Spirit, and The Spirit of the LORD was upon JESUS to preach the Gospel. GOD used Moses to initiate the old covenant, and JESUS brought in a new covenant.