Main Thought: Jeremiah views the destruction of Jerusalem, his homeland as discipline. The faithful see that every burden will be used by God for training and building up to salvation.

Main Thought: This psalm was sung by pilgrims as they ascended to Jerusalem and the temple. It is a joy to stand in God’s presence and we will continue to pray for the house of the Lord.

Main Thought: God’s power is so great that if He looks, the nations shake and the mountains are scattered. It is not God’s wrath against the rivers or sea, however, but against the wicked that brings this destruction.

Main Thought: The Lord is almighty in power, but gracious to the humble. He is both great and kind, transcendent and caring about every creature. We praise Him from a faithful and grateful heart.

Main Thought: This, the longest of all psalms, begins much like Psalm 1. The man is blessed who hears and keeps God’s word, following the sure ways of the Lord.

Main Thought: Amid the many difficulties of life, we wait for Him who has promised to love us through all and sent His Spirit as the guarantee of salvation.

Main Thought: Although all people are sinners and lack understanding of God’s will, salvation has come from Zion. The Lord has restored our fortunes in the sacrifice of His Son.

Main Thought: The power of the Lord is evident in the destruction of the Egyptian armies, but the mercy of the Lord is what brings His people through the sea in safety.

Main Thought: We have profited in the death of Jesus, who came up from the pit of death having conquered the old evil foe. He has turned the dirge of sorrow into the dance of gladness and we will give thanks forever!

Main Thought: The message of Jonah is that salvation belongs to the Lord. He can rescue from the depths of the sea, from the depths of sin, and even from death itself.