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Podcast Introduction

Today is Psalms Wednesday, and we’ll read chapters 114-116. I’m calling today’s episode “He Hears My Voice.”

Introduction to Psalms 114-116

If you heard last week’s Psalms episode, Psalms 11-113, the one titled “I Will”, you might remember that Psalm 113 was the first of a collection of Psalms called the Egyptian Hallel. The others are 114-118. These Psalms were sung as a part of the annual Passover celebration that Jews observed. Psalms 113 and 114 were sung before the Passover meal, and 115-118 were sung after the meal, and it is more than likely that Jesus sang these songs with the disciples at their Passover meal the night of His betrayal. Once again, listen carefully, and try to imagine what must have been going through His mind as He sang these Psalms.

Today’s Bible Translation

Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 114 NKJV; Ch. 115-116 NLV

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Steve Webb 0:00
Your right hand will hold me fast.

Steve Webb 0:10
Together Again, this is the Lifespring family Audio Bible coming to you from Riverside, California, podcasting since 2004. I’m your OG God cast her Steve Webb. This is the daily show where we’re reading through the entire Bible in a year. Today is Psalms Wednesday, and we’ll read chapters 1/14 through 1/16. And today’s episode will be a bit different than normal. I’m going to give you a brief introduction to the Psalms, but no comments afterward. I think the Psalms speak for themselves, given the context that I’ll give you in a moment. And with my medical procedure coming up on Friday, I’m kind of crunched for time. I will still have an on this date in church history segment for you and a time of prayer. The title of today’s episode is he hears my voice. The show notes page is at Lifespring media.com/s 12 e 265. And my email address is Steve at Lifespring media.com. Let’s begin.

Steve Webb 1:04
If you heard last week’s Psalms episode, Psalms 111 through 113, the one entitled I will You might remember that Psalm 113 was the first of a collection of Psalms called the Egyptian Hillel, the others are 114 through 118. So the total is 113 through 118. The Psalms were sung as a part of the annual Passover celebration. Psalms 113 and 14 were sung before the Passover meal and Psalms 115 through 118 were sung after the meal. And it’s more than likely that Jesus sang the songs with the disciples at their Passover meal the night of his betrayal. Once again, listen carefully, and try to imagine what must have been going through his mind as he sang the Psalms.

Steve Webb 1:50
Psalms chapter 114. When Israel went out of Egypt, the house of Jacob from a people of strange language, Judah became his sanctuary and Israel, his dominion. The sea, saw it and fled Jordan and turned back. The mountains skipped like rams, the little hills like lambs. What ails you? Oh, see that you fled? Oh, Jordan, that you turned back? Oh, mountains that you skipped like rams? Oh, little hills like lambs tremble, oh Earth at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the God of Jacob, who turned the rock into a pool of water, the flint into a fountain of waters.

Steve Webb 2:32
Psalms chapter 115. Let honor be given to your name and not to us, oh Lord, not to us, because you are loving and kind and faithful. Why should the nation say where is their God now? But our God is in the heavens. He does whatever he wants to do. Their gods are silver and gold, the work of human hands, they have mouths but they cannot speak. They have eyes but they cannot see. They have ears but they cannot hear. They have noses but they cannot smell. They have hands but they cannot feel they have feet but they cannot walk. They cannot make a sound come out of their mouths. Those who make them and trust them will be like them. Oh Israel, trust in the Lord. He is their help and safe covering all house of Aaron trusted the Lord. He is there help and safe covering you who fear the Lord, trust in the Lord. He is there help and safe covering. The Lord has remembered us and will make good come to us. He will make good come to the house of Israel. He will make good come to the house of Aaron. He will make good come to those who fear the LORD, both the small and the great. May the Lord make your numbers grow both you and your children. May you be given good things by the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth. The heavens belong to the Lord, but he has given the earth to the children of men. The dead do not praise the Lord. Neither do those who go down into the quiet place. But we will give honor and thanks to the Lord now and forever. Praise the Lord.

Steve Webb 4:08
Psalm 116. I love the Lord because He hears my voice and my prayers. I will call on him as long as I live because he has turned his ear to me. The strings of death are all around me. And the fear of the grave came upon me. I suffered with trouble and sorrow. Then I called on the name of the Lord. Oh Lord, I beg you saved my life. The Lord is loving and right. Yes, our Lord is full of loving kindness. The Lord takes care of the child like I was brought down and he saved me. Return to your resto my soul for the Lord has been good to you. For you, oh Lord have saved my soul from death, my eyes from tears and my feet from falling. I will walk with the Lord in the land of the living. I believed when I said I am very troubled. I said in my fear of All men are liars. What should I give to the Lord for all the good things he has done for me, I will show him my Thanks for saving me with a gift of wine and praise his name. I will keep my promises to the Lord before all his people. The death of His holy ones is of great worth in the eyes of the Lord, for sure I am your servant, oh Lord, I am your servant, the son of the woman who served you. You have set me free from my chains. I will give a gift of thanks to you and call on the name of the Lord. I will keep my promises to the Lord before all his people in the holy place of the Lord. And in the center of you. Oh Jerusalem, praise the Lord.

Steve Webb 5:54
On this date in church history, May 25 1868 Billy Bray of Cornwall passed away. He was the Welsh Methodist preacher who for 43 years had preached built chapels, and taken orphans into his home by the ministry. And on this date in church history 1876, the reformed Presbyterian Church of Scotland united with a Free Church of Scotland to form the new Free Church of Scotland.

Steve Webb 6:30
Let’s pray. Our Heavenly Father, we praise You for being the God who hears us. You are not far removed from us. You’re always closer than a brother. As David wrote, where can I go from your spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you were there. If I make my bed in the depths, you are there. If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, even there, your hand will guide me. Your right hand will hold me fast. Hallelujah. Lord, it is so good to know that you are always there. And because that is true, I’m so glad to know that you’re with a Lifespring family today, Lord, bless them, provide for their needs in love them today. Thank you for this in Jesus name, amen. If you have a prayer request or a praise, go to prayer dot Lifespring media.com

Steve Webb 7:34
Comment at Lifespring media.com/s 12 e 265. Share the show and email me at Steve at Lifespring media.com Thanks to the awesome team of Kirsty, Sean of San Pedro and Denise. and I’m always thankful for you. Thank you for being here. Thank you for giving me part of your day. Thank you for sharing your time until tomorrow. May God bless you richly. My name is Steve Webb. Bye

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