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  Scripture 38 (NIV) A psalm of David. A petition. Lord, do not rebuke me in your anger or discipline me in your wrath. Your arrows have pierced me, and your hand has come down on me. Because of your wrath, there is no health in my body; there is no soundness in my bones because of my sin. My guilt has overwhelmed me like a burden too heavy to bear. My wounds fester and are loathsome because of my sinful folly. I am bowed down and brought very low; all day long, I go about mourning. My back is filled with searing pain; there is no health in my body. I am feeble and utterly crushed; I groan in anguish of heart. All my longings lie open before you, Lord; my sighing is not hidden from you. My heart pounds, my strength fails me; even the light has gone from my eyes. My friends and companions avoid me because of my wounds; my neighbors stay far away. Those who want to kill me set their traps, those who would harm me talk of my ruin; all day long they scheme and lie. I am like the de...

    In a world where Biblical Literacy is at an all-time low. Yet Bible sales are through the roof. I bring you this series of short summaries of the books of the Bible. I hope to bring clarity to the Bible over the next several months. I seek to show the beauty and majesty of the Bible as a rule for life and faith and a sure guide to salvation. The Beginning of Creation and Human History The Book of Genesis, the first book of the Bible, is not merely a narrative but a profound and foundational text that reveals the origins of the world, humanity, and God's covenant with His people. It is divided into two main sections: the primeval history (chapters 1-11) and the patriarchal history (chapters 12-50). In primeval history, Genesis begins with a majestic account of creation, in which God creates the heavens and the earth in six days and rests on the seventh. Light, sky, land, sea, vegetation, celestial bodies, animals, and humans come into existence. Adam and Eve, the ...

  Scripture: Psalms 32 (NIV) Of David. A maskil. Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Blessed is the one whose sin the Lord does not count against them and in whose spirit is no deceit. When I kept silent, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long. For day and night your hand was heavy on me; my strength was sapped as in the heat of summer. Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord.” And you forgave the guilt of my sin. Therefore let all the faithful pray to you while you may be found; surely the rising of the mighty waters will not reach them. You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance. I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you. Do not be like the horse or the mule, which have no understanding but must be controlled by bit and b...

The penitential psalms are a collection of seven psalms from the Bible, traditionally attributed to King David, that express sorrow for sin and seek God's mercy and forgiveness. These psalms—6, 32, 38, 51, 102, 130, and 143—are often recited during Lent and other times of penance and reflection. They offer a profound insight into the human condition, acknowledging guilt, pleading for divine compassion, and promising amendment of life. Revered for their emotional depth and spiritual resonance, they remain a central part of Christian liturgical and devotional practices. Let us begin with  Psalm 6. (NIV) For the director of music. With stringed instruments. According to sheminith. A psalm of David. Lord, do not rebuke me in your anger or discipline me in your wrath. Have mercy on me, Lord, for I am faint; heal me, Lord, for my bones are in agony. My soul is in deep anguish. How long, Lord, how long? Turn, Lord, and deliver me; save me because of your unfailing love. Among the de...