Len’s Mens Fellowship Archives

PSALM 119:121-176 – COMMENTS ON KEY VERSES IN THIS SECTION

PSALM 119:121-176 – COMMENTS ON KEY VERSES IN THIS SECTION Vv. 121-128 – “Therefore I esteem right all Your precepts concerning everything.” (V. 128) It is a dangerous world (“this present evil age” – Gal. 1:3) filled with arrogant oppressors … Continue reading

PSALM 119:113-120 – THE FEAR OF THE LORD

“I hate those who are double-minded (or “vain thoughts” –KJV), But I love Your law . Depart from me, evildoers, that I may observe the commandments of my God.” (Vv. 113, 115) [“vain  – Gr.kenos; destitute of spiritual wealth, endeavors, … Continue reading

Psalm 119:97-104 Delighting in God’s Truth and Hating Every False Way

Psalm 119:97-104 Delighting in God’s Truth/ Hating Every False Way “O how I love Your law! It is my meditation all the day.” (V. 97) David, inspired by the Holy Spirit, loves God’s Word and truth because it reveals the … Continue reading

Psalm 119:89-96 Standing on the Rock in a World of Sinking Sand

“Forever, O LORD, Your word is settled in heaven. Your faithfulness continues throughout all generations.” (Vv. 89-90) “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth gives way and the … Continue reading

Psalm 119:81-88 Deep Sorrow Calls for Deep Prayers

Psalm 119:81-88    Deep Sorrow Calls for Deep Prayers – Help Thou me;  Quicken (Revive) me O Lord (KJV) In this section we see the contrast between the temporal pain caused by the arrogant (earth dwellers- unbelievers) who dig pits (including … Continue reading

Psalm 119:73-80 Formed to Proclaim His Praise

Formed to Proclaim His Praise “Your hands made me and fashioned me; Give me understanding, that I may learn Your commandments.” (V. 73) God both made us and now molds us. Sin deformed us but we as believers are “recreated” … Continue reading

Psalm 119:65-72 Defining the “Good Life” According to God’s Word

Defining the “Good Life” According to God’s Word   [“A man who lived on the northern frontier of China was skilled in interpreting events. One day, for no reason, his horse ran away to the nomads across the border. Everyone … Continue reading

Psalm 119:41-64 Freedom, Comfort in Afflictions and Companionship

God’s Word –  Freedom, Comfort in Afflictions  and Companionship on the Narrow Road that Leads to Life I will be commenting on these twenty-four verses in a thematic way rather than verse by verse. The theme is the narrow road … Continue reading

Psalm 119: 25-40 Man’s Insufficiency/Eternal Truths versus Vanity

God’s Word – Man’s Insufficiency and Need for God, Eternal Truths versus Vanity   All the verses in this section are prayers of David focused on God’s Word; a great example for our prayer life. 25. “My soul cleaves to … Continue reading

Psalm 119:1-24 Blessings for Obedience/Cleansing/Direction

God’s Word – Blessings for Obedience, Cleansing and Purity Through Meditation, and Discernment for Direction [“AUTHOR.  We believe that David wrote this Psalm. It is Davidic in tone and expression, and it tallies with David’s experience in many interesting points. … Continue reading

The Acts of Christ Through the Apostles By the Power of the Holy Spirit (41) Run the Race 6/1/12

The Acts of Christ Through the Apostles By the Power of the Holy Spirit  (41) Run the Race  6/1/12               “However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has … Continue reading

The Acts of Christ Through the Apostles By the Power of the Holy Spirit – (40) Acts 28

                                           Paul – The Free Prisoner of Love  “Christ’s love has moved me … His love has the first and … Continue reading