“So the LORD commanded us to observe all these statutes, to fear the LORD our God for our good always and for our survival, as it is today” (Deuteronomy 6:24).
It is clear to us that today’s world is filled with problems. Satan, as the “ruler of this world” (John 12:31; 14:30) has succeeded in diluting the minds and corrupting the hearts.
Meanwhile, God has been active in providing answers and solutions to today’s ills. He gives us the wisdom we need in order to succeed and even prosper. Sadly, many people see the Bible as an old, antiquated, out-of-date collection of worthless nonsense. Yet to those willing to invest in a study of the Bible will soon realize the timeless wisdom it contains. The book of Psalms is appropriately classified as one of the “Wisdom Literature” books. Indeed, such a classification fits. This year’s study of the Psalms taps into this divine and eternal wisdom. It is a study that shows how modern man can benefit from this ancient source.
What Moses told the Israelites applies. What God gives us is “for our good” and “for our survival.” Also notice the last clause “as it is today.” God gave them those commandments years ago, but the benefits of following those commandments is for “today.” The book of Psalms is a book that will help us and help us today.
The Bear Valley Lectures is a work of the Bear Valley Bible Institute International, under the oversight of the elders of the Bear Valley church of Christ in Denver, Colorado. The Bible Institute has been training preachers for work in the Lord’s church since 1965 with our graduates working all over the world. For more information about our programs of study visit our website at WeTrainPreachers.com.
When Faith Wavers (Psalm 77) - Anthony Warnes
The Songs of Ascent (Psalms 128 - 134) - John Moore
Loving God’s Word (Psalm 119) - Michael Hite
God’s Care for the Afflicted (Psalm 102) - Brad McNutt
Making God Your Help in Times of Trouble (Psalm 46) - Jonathan Moore
Psalms of Trust (e.g. Psalms 27, 31 & 32) - Hi Jones
A Song for the Home (Psalm 127) - Eddie Parrish
The Psalms in Defense of Christ in the Sermon to the Hebrews - Dan Owen
Covenant in the Psalms - Jonathan Moore
Youth Session - The Influencer’s Influence - Parker LaGrange
Women In the Word - A Dive into Bible Marking - Teri Autrey
The King of Glory (Psalm 24) - Eric Lyons
Youth Session - Did the Global Flood Really Happen? - Eric Lyons
Women In the Word - A Dive into Scripture Writing - Carla Moore
Man: God’s Greatest Creation (Psalm 8) - Anthony Warnes
Youth Session - Living Holy In An Unholy World - Jacob Rutledge
Women In the Word - Teacher Workshop - Kathy Petrillo
Youth Session - Psalm 119 - The Bible Tells Me So - Bret Carter
Women in the Word - Autoimmune Faith: A Dive Into the Psychology of Psalm 42 - Shawna Wiant
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