by Rick Marin | Feb 28, 2024 | 2024 1st Quarter
Where in Psalms does it say, “I thirst”?
(Psalms 2:1-12; 22:1-31; 23:1-6; 89:27-32; John 10:11-15; Heb. 7:20-28) Blog Feb. 25 – Mar. 2, 2024
Prepared by Richard A. Marin: Present Truth PO Box 700, Fallbrook CA 92088-0700 USA
REVIEW: In the Psalms God is seen to be a righteous and merciful Judge who brings deliverance to his people and destroys their enemies. He instructs his people how to live in harmony with his law and gives them power to do so. He hears the prayers of those who love him and answers their pleas.
Jesus Before the Cross
1. Of whom did Jesus say that the Old Testament spoke? Jesus said that the Old Testament Scriptures spoke of himself & that what was written in Moses, the prophets, & the Psalms must be fulfilled (Luke 24:25-26, 44; John 5:39).
2. What description of Jesus given in the Psalms did Jesus expound on in John 10? Jesus refers to himself as the Good Shepherd who guides & gives his life for his sheep (Psa. 23:1-6; 78:52; John 10:11-15).
3. From what Psalm does Hebrews 2 quote when it says, “I will declare thy name unto my brethren, in the midst of the church will I sing praise unto thee”? Paul, in Hebrews 2 quotes from Psalm 22 (Psa. 22:22; Heb. 2:12).
4. How did Jesus’ life demonstrate the truth of Psalm 22:22? It was customary for Jesus to teach in the synagogues on the Sabbath day (Mark 6:2; Luke 4:15-19).
Jesus At the Cross
5. Where in Psalms are presented Jesus’ words, “My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?” Jesus’ words “My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?” are found in Psalm 22 (Psa. 22:1; Matt. 27:46).
6. In Psalms 22 what other events of Jesus’ crucifixion are presented? Psalm 22 includes the scorn of bystanders, the effect of Christ’s broken heart, the piercing of his hands & feet, his nakedness, & the parting of his garments (Psa. 22:7, 14-18; Matt. 27:41; John 19:23-24, 34; 20:25).
7. Where in Psalms are the bystanders’ words, “He trusted in God, let him deliver him now” presented? The bystanders’ words “He trusted in God, let him deliver him now,” are found in Psalm 22 (Psa. 22:8; Matt. 27:43).
8. Where in Psalms are Jesus’ words, “I thirst” presented? Jesus’ words “I thirst” are found in Psalm 69 (Psa. 69:21; John 19:30).
9. Where in Psalms are Jesus’ words, “Father into thy hands I commend my spirit” presented? Jesus’ words “Father into thy hands I commend my spirit” are found in Psalm 31 (Psa. 31:5; Luke 23:46).
10. Where in Psalms are John’s words, “A bone of him shall not be broken” presented? John’s words “A bone of him shall not be broken” are found in Psalm 34 (Psa. 34:20; John 19:36).
11. What should all these fulfillments of what is written in the Psalms tell us? All these fulfillments should teach us the divine inspiration of God’s Word, especially as prophesied in the Old Testament, so that we trust it in its entirety (2 Pet. 1:19-21).
Jesus After the Cross
12. When God raised up Jesus from the dead what declaration did he make? At Jesus’ resurrection, God said of Jesus: “Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee.” (Psa. 2:7; Acts 13:33; Heb. 1:5).
13. Upon Christ’s ascension what did the Father do for the Son? The Father raised the Son to his right hand, anointed him king, & set him on his throne (Psa. 2:1-6; 45:6-7; Heb. 1:8-9, 13).
14. What covenant promise made by God was fulfilled when Jesus took his seat at God’s right hand? God’s covenant promise to David was fulfilled when Jesus, the Son of David, was seated at God’s right hand in heaven (2 Sam. 7:11-16; Psa. 89:27-37; 132:11; Acts 2:30-36).
15. What qualified Jesus to be a judge and king? His righteous life on earth qualified Jesus to be Judge & King (Psa. 45:6-7; 72:1-2; 89:14; John 5:22, 27; Heb. 1:8-9).
16. How long will Jesus be king? Scripture says that Jesus’ throne is eternal (Psa. 45:6; 89:4; 145:13; Heb. 1:8).
17. What other office did the Father give Jesus when he ascended to heaven? Jesus was made High Priest & Intercessor upon his ascension to heaven (Psa. 110:4; Heb. 2:17; 5:6-10; 7:17-22).
18. What is unique about the position given to Jesus when he ascended to heaven? Jesus was made High Priest & King like Melchizedek, a combination of offices never allowed under the Aaronic priesthood (2 Chron. 26:18; Psa. 2:6; 110:4; Heb. 7:1, 21).
19. How does Jesus dual role of priest and king have special benefit to us? Since Jesus is both Intercessor (Advocate) & Judge for those who believe in him, we are assured of finding mercy in God’s final judgment (Psa. 72:1-4; John 5:22; Heb. 2:17; 7:24-26; Jam. 2:13; 1 John 2:1-2).
by Rick Marin | Feb 21, 2024 | 2024 1st Quarter
How can we live righteously?
(Psalms 15:1-5; 90:10-12; 95:6-11; 119:1-11, 161-168) Blog 18-24 Feb. 2024
Prepared by Richard A. Marin: Present Truth PO Box 700, Fallbrook CA 92088-0700 USA
REVIEW: The Psalms reveal God as Sovereign Judge who brings deliverance to his people and destroys their enemies. He hears the prayers of those who love him and answers their pleas.
What is righteous living?
1. What does it mean to live righteously? To live righteously means to keep oneself from sin (Psa. 18:23).
2. What guides the steps of the righteous? The Law of God guides the steps of the righteous. His testimonies are their continual encouragement (Psa. 1:2; 119:1-3).
3. In the light of the shortness of human life what will the righteous do? The righteous will continually be mindful of their use of time, using it to perfect their characters & give glory to God (Psa. 90:10-12; 102:11; Eph. 5:15-17; Col. 4:5).
4. What will God’s people continually do so that their hearts do not become hardened? God’s people will continually listen to his voice & confess their sins so that their hearts do not become hardened (Psa. 95:6-11; Heb. 3:12-15).
5. To whom do God’s people continually cry for help? The righteous continually go to God in prayer for he is their Helper (Psa. 141:1-25).
How can we live righteously?
6. What does God promise to do for weak sinners? God promises to teach us his ways (Psa. 25:8-9; 143:10).
7. What must a person know before he can do right? One must know what right is before he can do it (Psa. 119:66; Rom. 10:2; Eph. 5:17; Col. 1:10; Jam. 4:17).
8. What is the first thing a person must do in order to understand God’s will for their life? A person must first believe in God & his goodness before they can understand his will (Psa. 103:17-18; 111:10; Heb. 11:6).
9. Where does God reveal his will for humanity? God reveals his will for humanity in his Word, especially in his Ten Commandments (Deut. 5:32; Psa. 119:33-35).
10. What gives a person freedom to do God’s will? The forgiveness of their sins gives a person freedom to do God’s will (Psa. 32:1-5; 51:1-15; Rom. 6:18).
What is the fruit of righteousness?
11. What is the immediate fruit of righteous living? Righteous living always produces peace (Psa. 37:37; 119:165; Jam. 3:18).
12. What good thing does God withhold from the upright? God withholds no good thing from those who walk uprightly, rather he protects them & gives them grace & glory (Psa. 84:11; 91:1-12).
13. Besides peace, protection, grace, and glory what other blessings come to those who live righteously? Light, gladness, prosperity, & strong children are some of the blessings that come to those who live righteously (Psa. 97:11; 112:1-4; 125:1-5).
14. How does God treat the righteous when they fall? When a righteous person falls God lifts him up (Psa. 37:23-24; 145:14; Prov, 24:16).
15. How secure are those who live righteously? Those who live righteously dwell with God & shall never be moved (Psa. 15:1-5; 25:21; 26:1).16. What is the ultimate fruit of righteous living? The end result of righteous living is the salvation of their souls (Psa. 7:10; 37:18; 1 Pet. 1:9).
16. What is the ultimate fruit of righteous living? The end result of righteous living is the salvation of their souls (Psa. 7:10; 37:18; 1 Pet. 1:9).
by Rick Marin | Feb 21, 2024 | 1Q2024S
¿Cómo podemos vivir con rectitud?
(Salmos 15:1-5; 90:10-12; 95:6-11; 119:1-11, 161-168) Blog 18-24 Feb. 2024
Preparado por Ricardo Marín – Pregonero de Justicia PO Box 700, Fallbrook, CA 92088-0700 USA
REPASO: Los Salmos revelan a Dios como Juez soberano que trae liberación a su pueblo y destruye a sus enemigos. Escucha las oraciones de quienes lo aman y responde a sus súplicas.
¿Qué es una vida recta?
1. ¿Qué significa vivir con rectitud? Vivir con rectitud significa guardarse del pecado (Sal. 18:23).
2. ¿Qué guía los pasos de los justos? La Ley de Dios guía los pasos de los justos. Sus testimonios son su estímulo continuo (Sal. 1:2; 119:1-3).
3. A la luz de la brevedad de la vida humana, ¿qué harán los justos? Los justos estarán continuamente conscientes del uso que hacen del tiempo, usándolo para perfeccionar sus caracteres y dar gloria a Dios (Sal. 90:10-12; 102:11; Efe. 5:15-17; Col. 4:5).
4. ¿Qué hará continuamente el pueblo de Dios para que su corazón no se endurezca? El pueblo de Dios escuchará continuamente su voz y confesará sus pecados para que sus corazones no se endurezcan (Sal. 95:6-11; Heb. 3:12-15).
5. ¿A quién clama continuamente pidiendo ayuda el pueblo de Dios? Los justos acuden continuamente a Dios en oración porque él es su Ayudador (Sal. 141:1-25).
¿Cómo podemos vivir con rectitud?
6. ¿Qué promete Dios hacer por los pecadores débiles? Dios promete enseñarnos sus caminos (Sal. 25:8-9; 143:10).
7. ¿Qué debe saber una persona antes de poder hacer lo correcto? Uno debe saber qué es lo correcto antes de poder hacerlo (Sal. 119:66; Rom. 10:2; Efe. 5:17; Col. 1:10; Stgo. 4:17).
8. ¿Qué es lo primero que debe hacer una persona para comprender la voluntad de Dios para su vida? Una persona primero debe creer en Dios y su bondad antes de poder entender su voluntad (Sal. 103:17-18; 111:10; Heb. 11:6).
9. ¿Dónde revela Dios su voluntad para la humanidad? Dios revela su voluntad para la humanidad en su Palabra, especialmente en sus Diez Mandamientos (Deut. 5:32; Sal. 119:33-35).
10. ¿Qué le da a una persona libertad para hacer la voluntad de Dios? El perdón de sus pecados le da a la persona libertad para hacer la voluntad de Dios (Sal. 32:1-5; 51:1-15; Rom. 6:18).
¿Cuál es el fruto de la justicia?
11. ¿Cuál es el fruto inmediato de una vida recta? Una vida recta siempre produce paz (Sal. 37:37; 119:165; Stgo. 3:18).
12. ¿Qué bien niega Dios a los rectos? Dios no niega ningún bien a quienes caminan en integridad, sino que los protege y les da gracia y gloria (Sal. 84:11; 91:1-12).
13. Además de la paz, la protección, la gracia y la gloria, ¿qué otras bendiciones reciben los que viven con rectitud? Luz, alegría, prosperidad e hijos fuertes son algunas de las bendiciones que reciben quienes viven con rectitud (Sal. 97:11; 112:1-4; 125:1-5).
14. ¿Cómo trata Dios a los justos cuando caen? Cuando una persona justa cae, Dios lo levanta (Sal. 37:23-24; 145:14; Prov. 24:16).
15. ¿Cuán seguros están los que viven con rectitud? Los que viven con rectitud habitan con Dios y nunca serán movidos (Sal. 15:1-5; 25:21; 26:1).
16. ¿Cuál es el fruto supremo de una vida recta? El resultado final de una vida justa es la salvación de sus almas (Sal. 7:10; 37:18; 1 Ped. 1:9).
by Rick Marin | Feb 14, 2024 | 1Q2024S
¿Qué es el perdón?
(Salmos 25:1-20; 32:1-11; 38:1-22; 51:1-19; 85:2; 103:10-11; 130:1-8; 143) Blog Feb. 11-17, 2024
Preparado por Ricardo Marín – Pregonero de Justicia PO Box 700, Fallbrook, CA 92088-0700 USA
REPASO: Los Salmos revelan a Dios como Juez soberano que trae liberación a su pueblo y destruye a sus enemigos. Escucha las oraciones de quienes lo aman y responde a sus súplicas.
Pecado
1. Según los salmistas, ¿cuándo nos convertimos en pecadores? Todos nacemos legalmente condenados a muerte eterna debido a la elección de Adán de pecar y nos convertimos en pecadores en el momento en que somos concebidos debido a nuestra herencia moral (Sal. 51:5; 58:3; Rom. 5:12-15; Efe. 2:3).
2. Puesto que estamos naturalmente inclinados hacia el pecado, ¿qué necesitamos para resistir el pecado? Para resistir el pecado, necesitamos ayuda externa a nosotros mismos (Sal. 36:1-3; 94:17-21; 127:1; Juan 15:5).
3. ¿A quién podemos acudir en busca de ayuda para resistir el pecado? Sólo de Dios por su Espíritu y a través de su Palabra podemos encontrar ayuda para resistir el pecado (Sal. 119:11; 143:1-12).
4. ¿Cómo podemos recibir el perdón de nuestros pecados? Si confesamos nuestros pecados a Dios, él los perdonará (Sal. 32:5; 38:18; 51:2-3; 86:5; 1 Juan 1:9).
5. Cuando ocultamos nuestros pecados en lugar de confesarlos, ¿qué experimentamos? Nos volvemos físicamente débiles, inquietos, agobiados y perdemos el gozo de nuestra salvación (Sal. 32:3-4; 38:3-4; 40:11-12; 51:12; 107:17).
6. Cuando no confesamos nuestros pecados, ¿perdemos nuestra justificación o salvación? No, pero si persistimos en el mal y continuamos ocultando nuestros pecados en lugar de confesarlos, corremos el riesgo de que nuestro corazón se endurezca a tal grado que perdamos nuestra justificación (Sal. 95:7-11; Heb. 3:12-19).
Perdón
7. ¿Qué es el perdón? El perdón es una declaración de Dios que elimina la culpa. Dios cubre el registro de nuestro pecado con la sangre de Jesús y no nos lo imputa (Sal. 32:1-2; 85:2).
8. ¿Cómo se relacionan el perdón y la misericordia? La misericordia es “ser tratados mejor de lo que merecemos” y eso es el perdón (Éx. 34:7; Sal. 86:5; 103:10-11).
9. ¿Qué merecemos cuando pecamos? Cuando pecamos, merecemos castigo, incluso la muerte (Sal. 6:1-5; 9:13; 68:21; Rom. 6:23).
10. Cuando Dios nos trata mejor de lo que merecemos, ¿cómo debemos responder? Debemos agradecerle por su bondad misericordiosa y contarles a otros su bondad (Sal. 32:11; 51:13-15; Luc. 7:47).
11. ¿Cuánto tiempo durará el perdón misericordioso de Dios? Si bien los salmistas hablan de la misericordia eterna de Dios, también hablan de los dolores y la destrucción de aquellos que la rechazan. Entonces, debemos concluir que es eterno para aquellos que se arrepienten y aman a Dios, pero después de un tiempo termina para los malvados (Gén. 6:3; Sal. 1:4-6; 9:5-10, 17; 16: 4-5; 25:10; 32:10; 37:10-11, 20, 28; 136:1-4; 145:20; Stgo. 2:12-13).
12. ¿Sobre qué base pide perdón David? David pide perdón basado en la misericordia de Dios (Sal. 51:1; 86:5).
13. ¿Dónde podemos ir para encontrar la misericordia divina? Podemos acudir a Jesús en el trono de la gracia para encontrar misericordia (Sal. 89:14; Heb. 4:16).
Cuando Dios actúa
14. ¿Nos perdona Dios porque nos arrepentimos? No, Dios nos perdona porque Jesús cargó con todos nuestros pecados en la cruz. Nunca podremos ganarnos el perdón por mucho que nos entristezcamos y nos arrepintamos (Sal. 25:1-20; Rom. 3:25; Heb. 9:22).
15. ¿A quién dijo Jesús que Dios no perdonaría? Jesús dijo que Dios no perdonaría a quienes no perdonaran a otros (Mat. 6:15).
16. En el Salmo 136, ¿quién había superado el alcance de la misericordia de Dios? En el Salmo 136, el salmista enumera a los primogénitos de Egipto, el ejército del Faraón y grandes reyes como Sehón y Og que habían superado el alcance de la misericordia de Dios (Sal. 136:10.15, 17-20).
17. Sin misericordia perdonadora, ¿quién podrá presentarse ante un Dios justo? Sin misericordia perdonadora, sólo Jesús puede presentarse ante un Dios justo (Sal. 130:3; 143:2; Miq. 3:2; Rom. 3:10; 1 Ped. 2:21-22).
by Rick Marin | Feb 14, 2024 | 2024 1st Quarter
What is forgiveness?
(Psalm 25:1-20; 32:1-11; 38:1-22; 51:1-19; 85:2; 103:10-11; 130:1-8; 143) Blog Feb. 11-17, 2024
Prepared by Richard A. Marin: Present Truth PO Box 700, Fallbrook CA 92088-0700 USA
REVIEW: The Psalms reveal God as Sovereign Judge who brings deliverance to his people and destroys their enemies. He hears the prayers of those who love him and answers their pleas.
Sin
1. According to the psalmists when did we become sinners? We are all born legally condemned to eternal death because of Adam’s choice to sin & we become sinners the moment we are conceived because of our moral inheritance (Psa. 51:5; 58:3; Rom. 5:12-15; Eph. 2:3).
2. Since we are naturally bent toward sin, what do we need in order to resist sin? In order to resist sin, we need help from outside of ourselves (Psa. 36:1-3; 94:17-21; 127:1; John 15:5).
3. To whom can we turn for help to resist sin? Only from God by his Spirit & through his Word can we find help to resist sin (Psa. 119:11; 143:1-12).
4. How can we receive forgiveness of our sins? If we confess our sins to God, he will forgive them (Psa. 32:5; 38:18; 51:2-3; 86:5; 1 John 1:9).
5. When we hide our sins rather than confessing them, what do we experience? We become physically weak, restless, weighed down, & lose the joy of our salvation (Psa. 32:3-4; 38:3-4; 40:11-12; 51:12; 107:17).
6. When we don’t confess our sins do we lose our justification or salvation? No, but if we persist in evil & continue to hide our sins rather than confessing them, we run the risk of our heart being hardened to such a degree that we lose our justification (Psa. 95:7-11; Heb. 3:12-19).
Forgiveness
7. What is forgiveness? Forgiveness is a declaration by God that removes guilt. God covers the record of our sin with the blood of Jesus & does not impute it to us (Psa. 32:1-2; 85:2).
8. How are forgiveness and mercy related? Mercy is “to be treated better than we deserve” & that is what forgiveness is (Ex. 34:7; Psa. 86:5; 103:10-11).
9. What do we deserve when we sin? When we sin, we deserve punishment, even death (Psa. 6:1-5; 9:13; 68:21; Rom. 6:23).
10. When God treats us better than we deserve how should we respond? We should thank him for his merciful kindness & tell others of his goodness (Psa. 32:11; 51:13-15; Luke 7:47).
11. How long will God’s merciful forgiveness last? While the psalmists speak of God’s everlasting mercy, they also speak of the sorrows & destruction of those who refuse it. So, we must conclude that it is everlasting for those who repent & love God but after a time it ends for the wicked (Gen. 6:3; Psa. 1:4-6; 9:5-10, 17; 16:4-5; 25:10; 32:10; 37:10-11, 20, 28; 136:1-4; 145:20; Jam. 2:12-13).
12. On what basis does David ask for forgiveness? David asks for forgiveness based on God’s mercy (Psa. 51:1; 86:5).
13. Where can we go to find divine mercy? We can go to Jesus on the throne of grace to find mercy (Psa. 89:14; Heb. 4:16).
When God Acts
14. Does God forgive us because we repent? No, God forgives us because Jesus bore all our sins on the cross. We can never earn forgiveness no matter how much we sorrow & repent (Psa. 25:1-20; Rom. 3:25; Heb. 9:22).
15. Who did Jesus say that God would not forgive? Jesus said that God would not forgive those who did not forgive others (Matt. 6:15).
16. In Psalm 136 who had past the extent of God’s mercy? In Psalm 136 the psalmist lists the firstborn of Egypt, Pharoah’s army, & great kings like Sihon & Og who had past the extent of God’s mercy (Psa. 136:10. 15, 17-20).
17. Without forgiving mercy who can stand before a righteous God? Without forgiving mercy only Jesus can stand before a righteous God (Psa. 130:3; 143:2; Mic. 3:2; Rom. 3:10; 1 Pet. 2:21-22).
