2023 First 100 days day 7, January 7

Day 7 discussed by Chris Wildman from The WildBerry Patch

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Wisdom and Praise Collection
Psalms 7, 37, 67, 97, 127 and Proverbs 7

Today’s readings were so fun.  I really focused on Psalm 37 in the video, and it has songs!  I also put Psalm 67 at the end as a prayer, but here, I’ll put them all in order.

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• Psalm 7 – David’s Prayer Journal
  • Ps 7:1-2
    • Yahweh my God, I seek refuge in You;
      save me from all my pursuers and rescue me
      ² or they^[c] will tear me like a lion,
      ripping me apart with no one to rescue me.^[d]
  • Ps 7:3-5 seeking his own heart
    • Yahweh my God, if I have done this,
      if there is injustice on my hands,
      ⁴ if I have done harm to one at peace with me
      or have plundered^[e] my adversary without cause,
  • Ps 7:10 GoTo verse
    • My shield is with^[k] God,
      who saves the upright in heart.
  • Ps 7:17 GoTo verse
    • I will thank the Lord for His righteousness;
      I will sing about the name of Yahweh the Most High.

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• Psalm 37 – very musical
  • Ps 37:1 in various versions
  • (NIV) Of David. Do not fret because of those who are evil or be envious of those who do wrong;
  • (NLT) Don’t worry about the wicked or envy those who do wrong.
  • (KJV) A Psalm of David. Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity.
  • (HCSB) Davidic. Do not be agitated by evildoers; do not envy those who do wrong.
    
    • 27 Bible Verses about Not Worrying by Knowing Jesus
    • 1 Peter 5:6-7 6Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, so that in due time He may exalt you. 7Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. 
  • Psalm 37 song by Sons of Korah
  • Ps 37:3-6 Song number 1 – Trust in the Lord and do Good

    • ³ Trust in the Lord, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.

      ⁴ Delight thyself also in the Lord: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.

      ⁵ Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.

    • I sing a version of this on the video.  If anyone knows where this  comes from , please comment and let me know!
  • Ps 37:7 – This could be a GoTo verse
    • Be silent before the Lord and wait – our responsibility when seeking the Lord.
      • (KJV) ⁷ Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.
  • Ps 37:8 a GoTo verse to be like Christ
    • (KJV) Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.
    • (HCSB) Refrain from anger and give up your rage;
      do not be agitated—it can only bring harm.
  • Ps 37:16 – another GoTo verse
    • The little that the righteous man has is better
      than the abundance of many wicked people.
  • Ps 37:21 – Great Wisdom for knowing character
    • The wicked man borrows and does not repay,
      but the righteous one is gracious and giving.
  • Ps 37:23-24 another song!

    • The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way.

      24Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand.

    • The Steps of Good man by Jack Marti 
  • Ps 37:27 another GoTo verse
    • (KJV)27Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore.
  • Ps 37:28-29 talks about our future in God
  • Ps 37:30-31  tells more about the character of the follower of God in Christ
    • The mouth of the righteous utters wisdom;
      his tongue speaks what is just.
      ³¹ The instruction of his God is in his heart;
      his steps do not falter.
    • this is because we have hidden His word in our hearts

      • 11I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.

  • Ps 37:37 – a word of wisdom – watch the blameless, watch the man of peace, they will have a future
  • Ps 37:39-40 Is a promise of refuge, Salvation and Deliverance from the Lord
• Psalm 67 -a prayer
  • Ps 67:1- 2
    • May God be gracious to us and bless us;
      look on us with favorSelah
      ² so that Your way may be known on earth,
      Your salvation among all nations.
• Psalm 97 – Several GoTo verses
  • Ps 97:1 GoTo Verse – choose  your  version  from  BibleHub.com
    • (ESV) 1The LORD reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad.
  • Ps 97:2-6 Glorifying the Great God Jehovah
  • Ps 97:8-9 Praise
  • Ps 97:10 GoTo Verse – all or just the first part!
    • You who love the Lord, hate evil!
      He protects the lives of His godly ones;
      He rescues them from the power of the wicked.
  • Ps 97:11-12 Beautiful Praise
    • Light dawns^[c][d] for the righteous,
      gladness for the upright in heart.
      ¹² Be glad in Yahweh, you righteous ones,
      and praise His holy name.^[e]
• Psalm 127 – a song about wisdom and grace
  • Ps 127:1-2 GoTo Verse, all or first part. choose your version from BibleHub.
    • (HCSB) Unless the Lord builds a house,
      its builders labor over it in vain;
      unless the Lord watches over a city,
      the watchman stays alert in vain.
  • Ps 127:3-5 – the Joy of having children
    • (AMP)

      3Behold, children are a heritage and gift from the LORD, The fruit of the womb a reward.

• Proverb 7 
  • Pr 7:1-5 a plea for the child to seek out wisdom and to hold on
    • part of the training of a child – teach them the Bible
  • Pr 7:6-27 more on the danger of the harlot
  • The American Bible Society has a great study on how to flee from sin.

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• Billy Graham’s version of the Plan of salvation

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