A Mikhtam of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave. 1 Be gracious to me, O God, be gracious to me takes refuge in You; And in the shadow of Your wings I will take refuge Until destruction passes by. 2 Westminster Shorter Catechism Q. 1. What is the chief end of man? A. Most of us have Ephesians 2:8 indelibly seared into our minds: For by grace you have been saved...

Photo credit: Henry Schneider via Unsplash Psalm 94 1  The LORD is a God who avenges. O God who avenges, shine forth. 2   Rise up, Judge of the earth; pay back to the proud what they deserve 21  The wicked band together against the righteous and condemn the innocent to death. 22  But the LORD Canons of Dordt Point 1 - God's Unconditional Election Point 2 - Limited Atonement Point 3 - Total Depravity let them be tempted beyond what they can bear, but with the temptation he also provides a way out ( 1

I wonder if he instantly remembered David's confession and plea to God in Psalm 51:2 to wash away all

Rouse, via Unsplash Psalm 119:65–72 (NIV) ט  Teth (Psalm 119 is an acrostic poem, with each of its 22 Canons of Dordt Point 1 - God's Unconditional Election Point 2 - Limited Atonement Point 3 - Total Depravity Today: 1 Thessalonians 2

salvation; ASK GOD FOR WHAT YOU NEED: Read the New Testament in a year, a chapter a day - Ephesians 2

Psalm 126 A song of ascents. 1  When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dreamed . 2   Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy. Canons of Dordt Point 1 - God's Unconditional Election Point 2 - Limited Atonement Point 3 - Total Depravity Today: 2 Corinthians 6

Canons of Dordt Point 1 - God's Unconditional Election 1 - God's right to condemn all people 2 - God These themes are almost identical to the themes John poetically unpacks in his prologue (1:1-18).

Canons of Dordt Point 1 - God's Unconditional Election Point 2 - Limited Atonement Point 3 - Total Depravity Point 4 - Irresistible Grace Point 5 - Perseverance of the Saints Article 2: The Believer’s Reaction Today: 1 Peter

Canons of Dordt Point 1 - God's Unconditional Election Point 2 - Limited Atonement Articles 1- 5 Article notably in the story of Judas Iscariot; note a similar “woe” specifically directed at him in Matt. 26 :24). Luke 1:50  - And his mercy is for those who fear him from generation to generation. Philippians 2:12  - Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed... work out your own salvation with

Galatians 5:22-26 (NIV) 22  But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness , faithfulness, 23  gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. 24  Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 25  Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. 26  Today: Luke 21