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STEP 6: WEEK 40
JERUSALEM, THE HOLY CITY Jerusalem was chosen by God to 'place His Name there.' (Deuteronomy 12:5; 1 Kings 8:29; Psalm 87). In the world wide Kingdom of God, Jerusalem will be the focal point for religious and civil law backed by the authority and power of Jesus Christ (Isaiah 2:3-4). It will be the capital city of the great King (Psalms 2, 122, 149), at the centre of the continents, just as Jesus foretold (Matthew 5:35). DAILY NOTESSUNDAY - Psalm 103 - God bestows countless benefits on man but, finally, man dies (verses 14-16). God will save those who are His children (verses 3-4, 11-13). MONDAY - Psalm 104 - God makes Himself known by His gracious provision for mankind. Man should gratefully acknowledge the goodness of God (verse 33) before it is too late (verse 29). TUESDAY - Psalm 110 - This is the Psalm which Jesus quoted to prove his divine origin (Matthew 22:44) and it speaks of his coming kingdom on earth. WEDNESDAY - Psalm 122 - The peace of Jerusalem (verse 6) will mean peace for the whole world when Jesus reigns with his helpers (verse 5). THURSDAY - Psalm 146 - God is good to the helpless (verses 7-9) and men should trust Him and not the great men of the earth who must, in any case, die (verses 3-4). FRIDAY - Psalm 149 - When Jesus and his followers reign in Zion (verses 1-2) they will rule with irresistible authority (verses 6-9). SATURDAY - Psalm 150 - While you are still alive, give thanks for God's goodness and way of salvation (verse 6). |
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