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We are going to leave our study in the book of Acts this week to look at this psalm. This is a psalm of ascents, which means it was likely sung by Israelites as they neared Jerusalem on their way up to worship the Lord at an annual feast, such as Passover.

DUNCAN/Not to us, O Lord

If you have your Bibles, I’d invite you to turn with me to Psalm 115. I want to point out several parts of the passage as we look through it.

In the previous article, we observed that Revelation 11:15-19 is a passage that takes us into the future, when, after the last trumpet sounds, the consummation of Christ’s kingdom is accomplished in his coming again in judgment.

THOMAS/Johnson optimistic on GOP wins

If Clark Kent had a twin brother he might resemble Speaker of the House Mike Johnson. That includes Johnson’s mild-mannered nature.

EDITORIAL/Pray for Mayor Mary

Madison Mayor Mary Hawkins-Butler has been a stalwart for the good people of Madison — even Madison County, — and she is asking for our prayers as she faces the biggest battle of her life.

GETTING THE MESSAGE/The hope of Christians

The 7th trumpet in Revelation signals the end of the present world and the hope of Christians, who wait for the consummation of the Kingdom of Glory in Christ.

DUNCAN/Skipping mountains and fleeing seas

If you have your Bible, please turn with me to Psalm 114.

THOMAS/Harris appeals for anti-Catholic vote

A political rule of thumb is that candidates should never offend a large group of voters, especially close to an election.

GETTING THE MESSAGE/Last days of the gospel era

Revelation 11:7-13 points us to the last days of the gospel era. In verse 7, the two witnesses are symbolic of the church’s witness to the world of the good news of Jesus Christ.

DUNCAN/There’s no one like him

As we continue our way through the fifth book of the Psalms, I’d invite you to turn with me to Psalm 113. We’ve said many times that the psalms never ask us to worship God without telling us why we ought to.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Many Madison County residents are finding themselves under the threat of encroachment by incompatible buildings and land uses along a portion of scenic Highways 463 and 22 near Flora.  

THOMAS/Obama to the rescue

“ We have not yet seen the same kinds of energy and turnout in all quarters of our neighborhoods and communities as we saw when I was running.”– Barack Obama, last week

GETTING THE MESSAGE/Hardships and opposition

In Revelation 11:1, the apostle John is given a measuring rod and told to “measure the temple of God and the altar and those who worship there.”

DUNCAN/Living in the right kind of fear

If you have your Bibles, I’d invite you to turn with me to Psalm 112. This psalm focuses on the blessedness of the godly person. In today’s passage, we are going to take up the subject of …

THOMAS/Vote buying, Biden style

Vote buying is illegal in the United States. The law says: “Whoever makes or offers to make an expenditure to any person, either to vote or withhold his vote, or to vote for or against any candidate; and whoever solicits, accepts, or receives any such expenditure in consideration of his vote or the withholding of his vote—Shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than one year, or both; and if the violation was willful, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than two years, or both.

GETTING THE MESSAGE/Certainty of Christ’s return

We have looked at Revelation chapter 10 the last couple of weeks, and this week we are going to examine two important truths connected to what we are taught in this chapter.

DUNCAN/The heartbeat of true piety

If you have your Bible, I’d invite you to turn with me to Psalm 111 as we continue our way through the fifth book of the Psalms. This psalm not only exhorts us to praise God, but it also shows us how to praise God. Additionally, it identifies to us what lies at the core of a Biblical piety.

THOMAS/VP Harris visits the border

Vice President Kamala Harris’ visit last Friday to a border region in Arizona takes political cynicism to a new low.

GETTING THE MESSAGE/The glory and power of Christ

In the first four verses of Revelation chapter 10, John sees a mighty angel come from heaven down to earth. The description of the angel that follows represents the glory and attributes of the Lord Jesus Christ.

DUNCAN/The Messiah’s reign

As we continue to look at the book of Psalms, today we come to Psalm 110. One of the most quoted Psalms in the New Testament.

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