PSALMS
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Psalms 111 to 114

Psalms 111
The LORD is to be praised for HIS works.
The psalmist resolves to praise GOD himself. Our exhortations and our examples should agree together. He recommends the works of the LORD, as the proper subject, when we are praising HIM; and the dealings of HIS providence toward the world, the church, and particular persons. All the works of the LORD are spoken of as one, it is HIS work; so admirably do all the dispensations of HIS providence centre in one design. The works of GOD, humbly and diligently sought into, shall all be found just and holy. GOD’s pardoning sin is the most wonderful of all HIS works, and ought to be remembered to HIS glory. HE will ever be mindful of HIS covenant; HE has ever been so, and HE ever will be so. HIS works of providence were done according to the truth of the Divine promises and prophecies, and so were verity, or truth; and by HIM who has a right to dispose of the earth as HE pleases, and so are judgment, or righteous: and this holds good of the work of grace upon the heart of man, verses 7, 8. All GOD’s commandments are sure; all have been fulfilled by CHRIST, and remain with HIM for a rule of walk and conversation to us. HE sent redemption unto His people, out of Egypt at first, and often afterwards; and these were typical of the great redemption, which in the fullness of time was to be wrought out by the LORD JESUS. Here HIS everlasting righteousness shines forth in union with HIS boundless mercy. No man is wise who does not fear the LORD; no man acts wisely except as influenced by that fear. This fear will lead to repentance, to faith in CHRIST, to watchfulness and obedience. Such persons are of a good understanding, however poor, unlearned, or despised.

OLD TESTAMENT
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2 Kings 22: 1 – 20
Josiah was the last of the righteous King’s. At an early age, 16yrs began earnestly to seek the LORD and four years later he began to purge Judah of false worship. As the temple was being repaired, Hilkiah found the Book of the law written by Moses. This discovery brought a renewed commitment to GOD’s Word, and a measure of spiritual reform was accomplished throughout the land. The prophets Jeremiah and Habakkuk aided Josiah in his attempt to bring the people back to GOD.

NEW TESTAMENT
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Galatians 1: 1 – 10

Galatians 1: 6
Another gospel.
False teachers had come to the Galatians, trying to persuade them to reject Paul’s teaching and accept another gospel. Their gospel taught that salvation involved not only believing in CHRIST, but also being incorporated into the Jewish faith by being circumcised, observing the law and keeping Jewish holidays. The Bible clearly affirms that that there is only one gospel, the gospel of CHRIST.