MARCH 11, 2025 Psalm 82:6-7 I said, “You are gods, and all of you are children of the Most High.” But you shall die like men. In the previous devotion, we discussed the fact that God’s people are referred to as אלהים Elohim — gods — and the reasons for it. In this devotion, we want to build upon this […]
MARCH 10, 2025 Psalm 82:6 I said, “You are gods, and all of you are children of the Most High.” In the opening verse of this psalm it is stated, “God stands in the congregation of the mighty; He judges among the gods.” Now again in this verse, men are referred to as gods. That is because, in both verses, […]
MARCH 7, 2025 Psalm 82:3-4 Defend the poor and fatherless; do justice to the afflicted and needy. Deliver the poor and needy; free them from the hand of the wicked. There is a clear and unambiguous message presented here: those with power and influence (e.g. judges, rulers) should use that power to help those who are in need. […]
MARCH 6, 2025 Psalm 82:1-2 God stands in the congregation of the mighty; He judges among the gods. How long will you judge unjustly, and show partiality to the wicked? As we consider the opening verse of the psalm, it should be noted that the Hebrew phrase translated as “He judges among the gods” might be better rendered, “He judges among judges.” In […]
MARCH 5, 2025 Psalm 81:11-12 My people would not heed My voice, and Israel would have none of Me. So I gave them over to their own stubborn heart, to walk in their own counsels. In the beginning, mankind dwelt in a literal Paradise where they could freely eat the different fruits growing throughout the garden. There was […]
MARCH 4, 2025 Psalm 81:10 I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt; open your mouth wide, and I will fill it. As was mentioned in the previous devotion, the first words God spoke to those assembled at Sinai were “I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of […]
MARCH 3, 2025 Psalm 81:9-10 There shall be no strange god among you; nor shall you worship any foreign god. I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt. When Israel assembled at the foot of Mount Sinai before the Lord, the first thing He said to them was, “I am the Lord your God, who brought you […]
MARCH 2, 2025 Psalm 81:8 Hear, O My people, and I will admonish you! O Israel, if you will listen to Me! In the previous devotion, we acknowledged the need we have to listen to God and the benefit when we do. It is understood that, in listening to His Voice, we have intentions to obey […]
MARCH 1, 2025 Psalm 81:8 Hear, O My people, and I will admonish you! O Israel, if you will listen to Me! When God spoke from Sinai, all the people heard His Voice and became afraid. In fact, the tradition is that after hearing the first two commands, the people panicked and refused to listen anymore. […]
