Isaiah 9-12

Isaiah 9
Jesus will come and establish His kingdom.
Samaria is punished.

Isaiah 10
Assyria is judged for it's arrogance.
The people of Israel will return.

Isaiah 11
Someone from the house of Jesse will reign.
The Lord will recover the remnant if Israel.

Isaiah 12
A hymn of praise.

Isaiah 5-8

Isaiah 5
God is disappointed in His vineyard of Jerusalem and Israel, therefore He torn it down.
“People shall be brought down, each man shall be humbled, and the eyes of the lofty shall be humbled. BUT the Lord of hosts shall be exalted in judgement..."

Isaiah 6
Isaiah is called to be a prophet of the Lord.

Isaiah 7
Isaiah is sent to King Ahaz.
The Lord speaks to Ahaz and tells him to ask for a sign.
Ahaz refuses. The Lord accuses him of being weary of God.
The gives Ahaz a sign that a son will be born of a virgin and he shall be called Immanuel.

Isaiah 8
Assyria will invade the land conquering Judah and Israel.
Fear God and heed His word.

Isaiah 1-4

Isaiah 1
“Wash yourselves, make yourselves clean.”
"Cease to do evil, learn to do good, seek justice, rebuke the oppressor, defend the fatherless, plead for the widow.”
Israel is wicked.

Isaiah 2
Isaiah predicts about the future House of the Lord.

Isaiah 3
The Lord judges Judah and Jerusalem for their wrongdoings.

Isaiah 4
Zion will be renewed. Those who remained will be called holy.

Song of Solomon

Song of Solomon
“Do not stir up nor awaken love until it pleases."

Ecclesiastes 9-12

Ecclesiastes 9
Death comes to all.
“Words of the wise, spoken softly, should be heard rather than the shout of the ruler of fools."

Ecclesiastes 10
Wisdom is superior to foolishness.

Ecclesiastes 11
“Cast your bread upon the waters. for you will find it after many days.”

Ecclesiastes 12
“Remember now your Creator in the days of your youth, before the difficult days comes…”
Vanity of vanities. All is vanity.
“Fear God and keep His commandments…"

Ecclesiastes 5-8

Ecclesiastes 5
We are to fear God and keep our vows.

Ecclesiastes 6
“All the labor of man is for his mouth, and yet the soul is not satisfied.”

Ecclesiastes 7
There is value in practical wisdom.

Ecclesiastes 8
Obey authorities for the sake of the Lord.

Ecclesiastes 1-4

Ecclesiastes 1
Vanity of life.
There is nothing new under the sun.

Ecclesiastes 2
After all that you do on this, all is vain for there is no profit under the sun.

Ecclesiastes 3
“To everything there is a reason.”

Ecclesiastes 4
The value of a friend; two is better than one.

Proverbs 30-31

Proverbs 30
The wise words of Agur.
“Every word of God is pure…”

Proverbs 31
The words of King Lemuel’s mother.

Proverbs 27-29

Proverbs 27-29
Further wise sayings of Solomon.
“As iron sharpens iron, so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend.”
“As in water face reflects face, so a man’s heart reveals the man.”

Proverbs 24-26

Proverbs 24-26

Sayings of the wise.
Further wise sayings of Solomon.

Proverbs 22-23

Proverbs 22-23
Wise sayings of Solomon.
“Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.”
Sayings of the wise.
“Do not withhold correction from a child, for if you beat him with a rod, he will not die. You shall beat him with a rod and deliver his soul from hell.”
“Do not mix with winebibbers…”

Proverbs 19-21

Proverbs 19-21
Wise sayings of Solomon.

Proverbs 16-18

Proverbs 16-18
Wise sayings of Solomon.
“Commit your works to the Lord, and your thoughts will be established.”
“A man who has friends must himself be friendly, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother."

Proverbs 13-15

Proverbs 13-15
Wise sayings of Solomon.
“A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”
“The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly, but the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness.”

Proverbs 10-12

Proverbs 10-12
Wise sayings of Solomon.
“The way of the Lord is strength for the upright, but destruction will come to the workers of iniquity.”
“When pride comes, then comes shame; but with the humble is wisdom.”
“Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid."

Proverbs 7-9

Proverbs 7
Avoid the crafty harlot; it will cost you your life if you succumb to her enticements.

Proverbs 8
Wisdom cries out to us.
“For wisdom is better than rubbies…”

Proverbs 9
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom."

Proverbs 4-6

Proverbs 4
There is security in wisdom.

Proverbs 5
Solomon pleads to listen to his wisdom.
There is peril in adultery.
Beware.

Proverbs 6
Promises are binding.
Do not have indolence (laziness).
Beware of the wickedness.
Adultery will leave you poor.

Proverbs 1-3

Proverbs 1
The proverbs of Solomon, the son of David.
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge.”
Honor your father and mother.
Do not seek evil counsel.
We are called to be wise and ask for it from the Lord.

Proverbs 2
Solomon speaks of the value of wisdom.

Proverbs 3
Solomon speaks of the benefits of wisdom and what it brings.

Psalm 146-150

Psalm 146
“Do not put your trust in princes.”
Trust in the Lord.
This Psalm who God is and what he does for His people.

Psalm 147
“The Lord takes pleasure in those who fear him, in those who hope in His mercy.”
God is in control.

Psalm 148
Praise the Lord, the Creator.

Psalm 149
“Sing to the Lord a new song.”
The people of the Lord are called to praise Him for their privileges.

Psalm 150
“Praise Him…”
In everything, praise the Lord.

Psalm 140-145

Psalm 140

David cries out to God for deliverance from his enemies because the Lord brings justice for the poor.

Psalm 141

“But my eyes are upon You, O God the Lord; in You I take refuge.”

David asks for safety from the wicked.

Psalm 142

David turns to God in the midst of persecution asking for relief.

Psalm 143

David asks for guidance and protection from enemies.

Psalm 144

“Blessed be the Lord my Rock.”

“Happy are the people whose God is the Lord.”

The Lord prospers His people.

Psalm 145

A song 

“Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised.”

“The Lord is gracious and full of compassion, slow to anger and great in mercy."

Psalm 133-139

Psalm 133
Blesses is the unity of the people of God.

Psalm 134
Praise the Lord in His house at night.

Psalm 135
“Praise the Lord, for the Lord is good.”

Psalm 136
For His mercy endures forever.

Psalm 137
The Israelites long to return to Zion.

Psalm 138
The Lord is good and faithful.

Psalm 139
“O Lord, You have searched me and known me.”
“Search me, O God, and know my heart.”

Psalm 120-132

Psalm 120
A plea for relief from enemies.

Psalm 121
“I will lift my eyes unto the hills - from whence comes my help? My help comes from the Lord…”
God is our help.
“The Lord shall preserve your going out and your coming in."

Psalm 122
There is Joy in going to the House of the Lord.

Psalm 123
Deliver us from contempt Lord.

Psalm 124
The Lord is our defense.

Psalm 125
The Lord is the strength of Israel.

Psalm 126
The people are joyful in their return to Zion.

Psalm 127
We will prosper with the Lord.

Psalm 128
Happy are those who fear the Lord.

Psalm 129
A song of victory over enemies of Zion.

Psalm 130
Be patient.

Psalm 131
Trust in the Lord.

Psalm 132
God eternally dwells in Zion.

Psalm 119:89-176

Psalm 119:89-176
“Oh, how I love Your law! It is my meditation all the day.”
“Your word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.”
“You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in your word.”
“Give me understanding…”
God is good.

Psalm 119:1-88

Psalm 119:1-88
“Blessed are those who keep His testimonies, who seek Him with the whole heart."
Q: “How can a young man cleanse his way?”
A: “By taking heed according to Your word.”
“Your word have I hid in my heart, that I might not sin against You.”
Help me Lord to not forget Your word.
“Give me understanding…”

Psalm 115-118

Psalm 115
We were created to worship and bring glory to God, yet we do not and are not fulfilling our purpose.
“O Israel, trust in the Lord."

Psalm 116
The Lord will deliver us if we just ask.

Psalm 117
“Let all the people praise thee.”

Psalm 118
“This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.”
“Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord."

Psalm 108-114

Psalm 108
Man is weak and needs the Lord in everything.

Psalm 109
David asks the Lord to judge false accusers.

Psalm 110
The Lord reigns.

Psalm 111
The Lord is to be praised for His faithfulness and justice.

Psalm 112
“Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who delights greatly in His commandments."

Psalm 113
“Blessed be the name of the Lord.”
“Who is like the Lord our God…"

Psalm 114
“Tremble, O earth, at the presence of the Lord."

Psalm 106-107

Psalm 106
The sins of Israel and their punishments from God are reviewed since they have left Egypt.
Even though Israel sinned, when they cried out, the Lord forgave.

Psalm 107
The Lord is thanked for all the things he has done to deliver his people from harm.
The Lord works everything for His good.

Dante and Ariela were guest readers today.

Psalm 103-105

Psalm 103
"Bless the Lord, O my soul.”
“But the mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting.”

Psalm 104
The Lord is Ruler and Creator of all.
He is in control.

Psalm 105
The Lord is faithful.

Psalm 96-102

Psalm 96
“Oh, sing to the Lord a new song!”
"Oh, worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness!”
The Lord is coming; He is coming to judge the earth.

Psalm 97
The Lord is sovereign and He should be praised.

Psalm 98
A Psalm praising the Lord for His salvation and judgement.

Psalm 99
“For the Lord our God is holy."

Psalm 100
"Serve the Lord with gladness."

Psalm 101
God is faithful.

Psalm 102
I am nothing.
The Lord is all.
The Lord will endure forever.
God is love.

Psalm 90-95

Psalm 90
God is eternal and man is frail.

Psalm 91
“He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust."

Psalm 92
“He is my Rock…”
Praise the Lord for His love and faithfulness.

Psalm 93
“The Lord reigns…"

Psalm 94
God is our refuge.

Psalm 95
“Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving.”

Psalm 86-89

Psalm 86
“You alone are God."

Psalm 87
The city of God is great.

Psalm 88
A prayer for help.

Psalm 89
The covenant with David is remembered.