Psalm 103 (and a little more).

Hey there BCU Fam!

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Podcast highlights:

• Psalms is one of the best-known and likely most quoted books of the Bible.
• While some refer to the Psalms as “chapters” or “divisions”, The Psalms are actually arranged in five books.
• Today’s focus is from Psalm 103 (book 4) We’ll look at verses 1-12.
• Main theme: This Psalm tells us the many ways God cares for us.

Book One——Psalms 1-41

• David is the author
• God is usually referred to as “The Lord”.
• Key verse: The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want (Psalm 23:1).

Book Two——-Psalms 42-72

• Eighteen psalms are penned by David and the remainder by Korah and his descendants.
• The Lord is mostly referred to as “God”.
• Key verse: The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise (Psalm 51:17).

Book 3———–Psalms 73-89

• Mostly written by Asaph and Korah and his descendants.
• The Lord is mostly referred to as “God”.
• Key verse: Turn us again, O God, and cause thy face to shine; and we shall be saved (Psalm 80:3).

Book 4———–Psalms 90-106

• Moses and David are identified as the writers of three Psalms. The author of the other Psalms are unknown.
• These are mostly worship psalms and God is usually referred to as “The Lord”.
• Key verse: Make a joyful noise unto the Lord all ye lands (Psalm 100:1).

Book 5————Psalms 107-150

• Fifteen Psalms name David as the author.
• These psalms are mostly for worship and praise and God is usually referred to as “The Lord”.
• Key verse: They that trust in the Lord shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever (Psalm 125:1).

Psalms 103:1-12

1 Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless His holy name.

² Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits:

³ Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; Who healeth all thy diseases;

⁴ Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; Who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies;

⁵ Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle’s.

⁶ The Lord executeth righteousness and judgment for all that are oppressed.

⁷ He made known his ways unto Moses, His acts unto the children of Israel.

⁸ The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.

⁹ He will not always chide: neither will he keep his anger for ever.

¹⁰ He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities.

¹¹ For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is His mercy toward them that fear him.

¹² As far as the east is from the west, so far hath He removed our transgressions from us.

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BCU Fam, when we read through this Psalm, it really does tell us how much the Lord loves us! I am so grateful for all He does for us, especially His redemption and assurance of forgiveness——thank you, Jesus!!! My intent was to read this Psalm in it’s entirety, but the Lord gave me so much good background information, I just had to share with you all! Lord will, we will finish up the next time we are together. In the meantime, let’s pray!

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Father, in the name of Jesus, we thank You for this exposition and closer look at Your Word. We thank You for this Psalm reminding us for the benefits You give us and we are so thankful for them! We want to thank You for crowning us with lovingkindness and tender mercies. Thank You, Jesus for satisfying our mouths with good things, for forgiving us for our transgressions, and we especially thank You for the privilege for being able to bless Your Holy name! Help us to remember this Word as we go through the day and to apply it so You will be glorified, honored and lifted up in our lives. Thank You for this time together and for all You do, in Jesus name we bless You, Amen!

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