"Only Life Changes"

What does Psalm chapter 5 mean? As with Psalms 3 and 4, Psalm 5 is connected to David’s conflict with his rebellious son, Absalom (2 Samuel 15:1–6). After winning a large following, Absalom attempted a murderous coup against his father (2 Samuel 15:13–14) You can read the these verses of 2 Samuel. David’s writing in these several psalms includes his thoughts and feelings during this dangerous time (Psalm 3:1).
“Psalms Chapter 5:1-12”
For the director of music. For pipes. A psalm of David.
Listen to my words, LORD, consider my lament. Hear my cry for help, my King and my God, for to you I pray. In the morning, LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly. For you are not a God who is pleased with wickedness; with you, evil people are not welcome. The arrogant cannot stand in your presence. You hate all who do wrong; you destroy those who tell lies. The bloodthirsty and deceitful you, LORD, detest. But I, by your great love, can come into your house; in reverence I bow down toward your holy temple. Lead me, LORD, in your righteousness because of my enemies— make your way straight before me. Not a word from their mouth can be trusted; their heart is filled with malice. Their throat is an open grave; with their tongues they tell lies. Declare them guilty, O God! Let their intrigues be their downfall. Banish them for their many sins, for they have rebelled against you. But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you. Surely, LORD, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor as with a shield.

Father God, thank You for Your mercies which are new every morning. Help me to be regular, systematic, orderly and faithful in my prayer-life and may I come into Your presence with joyful expectation, knowing that You are a God Who hears and answers prayers – in Your own way and in Your own time – this I ask in Jesus Precious name, Amen.

“My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O LORD; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up.”
(Psalm 5:3)

Psalms Chapter 4 The book of Psalms is considered a book of the Bible which is filled with much comfort and encouragement. Psalms 4:1 says, To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm of David. One thing to notice about the life of King David: he prayed A LOT.
“Psalm Chapter 4:1-8”
Answer me when I call to you, my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; have mercy on me and hear my prayer. How long will you people turn my glory into shame? How long will you love delusions and seek false gods. Know that the LORD has set apart his faithful servant for himself; the LORD hears when I call to him. Tremble and do not sin; when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent. Offer the sacrifices of the righteous and trust in the LORD. Many, LORD, are asking, “Who will bring us prosperity?” Let the light of your face shine on us. Fill my heart with joy when their grain and new wine abound. In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, LORD, make me dwell in safety.

Father God, we praise You that You are a faithful God and pray that You would lift up the light of Your countenance upon us, and give us Your peace in our hearts this day forward in Jesus Precious Name Amen.

“There be many that say, Who will shew us any good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.”
(Psalm 4:6)

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"Statement of Beliefs"

As a Non-Denominational Church, we derive all of our beliefs from the New Testament.
“Simple Structure”
With Jesus as the owner and head of the church (Ephesians 1:22), we are a free congregation, not ruled by a headquarters, but self-governed leaders with faith and spiritual maturity (1 Timothy 3:1-13). Although we are independent, each local church body is encouraged to fellowship and cooperate with other likeminded churches in missions and benevolence.
“Scriptural Beliefs”
• That God exits as a trinity –Father, Son, and Spirit (Matthew 28:19-20)
• The miracles and events recorded in the Bible literally happened (2 Timothy 3:16-17)
• God created man as a unique spiritual being (Genesis 2:7)
• Sin separates humanity from God (Romans 3:23)
• Jesus was born of a virgin (Luke 1:27)
• Jesus was not just a great moral teacher, but was God in the flesh (John 1:1-3, 1:14)
• Jesus Christ died for everyone (Romans 10:9-10)
• Jesus was resurrected in bodily form from the dead (Acts 2:29-32)
• Jesus is alive and is working in people today through the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:38)
• Jesus is coming again (Acts 1:11; 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17)
• All people will be judged by God and assigned to heaven or hell (Revelation 20:12-15)
• Salvation is dependent on a person repenting of sin, accepting Jesus Christ’s sacrificial
death, confessing Christ as Lord and Savior, and following through with baptism by
immersion to become a part of Christ’s church (Romans 10:9-10; Acts 2:38).
Positions

1. We are Christ-Centered
   a. A saving and personal relationship with Jesus is the only requirement for
   belonging to his church. As His follower, we wear no name but His – Christian
   (Acts 11:26).
   b. Christ is our only Creed: He is the One and Only Son of God who died for our
   sins and rose from the dead (1 Corinthians 15:1-8). He is the only name by which
   we must be saved (Acts 4:12).
2. We are Bible-Based
   a. Because the Bible is the inspired Word of God, it serves as our only authority.
   Our greatest concern with any situation is, “What does the Bible say?” We hold
   true to this motto: “Where the Scripture speaks, we speak; where the Scripture is
   silent, we are silent.”
3. We are Unity-Minded
   a. In Essential Beliefs, Unity: We focus on the foundational and unifying truths of Christianity (Eph. 4:4-6).
   b. In Nonessential Beliefs, Liberty: Paul tells us in Romans 14:1 to accept those who faith is weak without passing judgment on disputable matters.
   c. In all things, Love: Jesus gave a new commandment to His disciples and to us as well… “A new command I give to you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” (John 13:34)
   Membership
   To be a member in this church requires no more or less than what it means to be a Christian – a member of God’s family. The only requirement is a confessed faith in Christ which results in repentance and baptism. Yet that is just the beginning. Immersed believers are encouraged to get involved. Involvement leads to growth. We encourage all to serve, give and grow daily in the walk with the Lord.
   “Steps to a Right Relationship with God”
4. God Loves You, you are a child of God.
   a. God created us for, and was us to have, a right relationship with Him now and forever in heaven (John 3:16)
5. Sin Separates Us From God
   a. God loves us, but hates sin. Everyone who has chosen to disobey God and his commands have chosen to break the bonds of fellowship with God (Isaiah 59:2; Romans 3:23)
6. Jesus Offers A Right Relationship With God
   a. Our relationship with God is not restored because of anything we do, but on the basis of what Jesus has already done on the cross. Salvation cannot be earned. We can never make up for our sin by good works. (Romans 6:23).
7. You Must Receive Christ
   a. Salvation is God’s free gift to us, but we must accept it. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ can anyone be saved from the penalty of sin. Those who become Christians in the early church followed the pattern in the following section.
   “Early Church Pattern”
   • Believe – The jailer asks Paul and Silas, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved – you and your household.” (Acts 16:30-31)
   • Repent – “In the past God overlooked such ignorance, but now He commands all people everywhere to repent.” (Acts 17:30)
   • Confess – “If you confess with your mouth, Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that
   God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” (Romans 10:9)
   • Be Baptized – “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for
   the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” (Acts 2:38)

Chapter Context Psalm 3 finds its background in David’s flight from his rebellious son Absalom (2 Samuel 15—18: ). David had fled from the palace in Jerusalem and was hiding in the desert. This psalm is closely related to Psalm 4, both of which were written by David when he was a fugitive from Absalom.
“Psalm Chapter 3:1-8”
LORD, how many are my foes! How many rise up against me! Many are saying of me, “God will not deliver him.” But you, LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high. I call out to the LORD, and he answers me from his holy mountain. I lie down and sleep; I wake again, because the LORD sustains me. I will not fear though tens of thousands assail me on every side. Arise, LORD! Deliver me, my God! Strike all my enemies on the jaw; break the teeth of the wicked. From the LORD comes deliverance. May your blessing be on your people.

Father God, the increasing violence and wickedness in this world and the terrors that seem to increasingly stalk my path have too often caused me to divert my attention onto my mounting problems instead of looking to Jesus and trusting Your word. Thank You that no matter what happens in this world You have promised to be with me, as my provider and protector – my defence and defender. Thank You for Your indwelling Holy Spirit. Thank You for Your peace that passes understanding. Thank You that I can rest in Your love and praise in Your holy name – and thank You that I have been brought into Your family by grace through faith in Jesus Christ’s Precious name I pray, Amen.

“I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about.”
(Psalm 3:6)

Psalm 2: Psalm 2 is attributed to David (in Acts 4:25:You spoke by the Holy Spirit through the mouth of your servant, our father David: “‘Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain?), and is called the second psalm (in Acts 13:33:God hath fulfilled the same unto us their children, in that he hath raised up Jesus again; as it is also written in the second psalm, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee. ). The introductory rhetorical question, “Why do the heathen rage” (verse 1), is shown in the following verses to be a question of incredulity: Why do the nations attack God’s anointed king when their attack is doomed to failure?
“Psalm Chapter 2:1-12”
Why do the nations conspireand the peoples plot in vain? The kings of the earth rise up and the rulers band together against the LORD and against his anointed, saying, “Let us break their chains and throw off their shackles.” The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord scoffs at them. He rebukes them in his anger and terrifies them in his wrath, saying, “I have installed my king on Zion, my holy mountain.” I will proclaim the LORD’s decree: He said to me, “You are my son; today I have become your father. Ask me, and I will make the nations your inheritance, the ends of the earth your possession. You will break them with a rod of iron ; you will dash them to pieces like pottery.” Therefore, you kings, be wise; be warned, you rulers of the earth. Serve the LORD with fear and celebrate his rule with trembling. Kiss his son, or he will be angry and your way will lead to your destruction, for his wrath can flare up in a moment. Blessed are all who take refuge in him.

Father God, thank You that in Your grace You have told us the end from the beginning and have promised that we are safe and secure in Your gracious hands.. Lord Jesus, there are many individuals, leaders and nations that are raging against You and conspiring against the Lord Jesus Christ.. and the world seems to be spinning out of control. Thank You that Your Word stands fast for ever and that the day is coming when Christ will rule this earth with equity and justice -, and You will break those that oppose Your plans and purposes and dash them to pieces like a potter’s vessel. Blessed are those that put their trust in You and blessed is the Lord our God, for His mercy and grace endures for ever and ever, towards those that love and trust Him, In Jesus Precious Name Amen.

“Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing?”
(Psalm 2:1)

This is a psalm of instruction concerning good and evil, setting before us life and death, the blessing and the curse, that we may take the right way which leads to happiness and avoid that which will certainly end in our misery and ruin.
“Psalm Chapter 1: 1-6”
Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, but whose delight is in the law of the LORD, and who meditates on his law day and night. That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither— whatever they do prospers. Not so the wicked! They are like chaff that the wind blows away. Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous. For the LORD watches over the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked leads to destruction.

Father God, it is my desire that I too walk in Your ways and keep from foolish compromise with the world system. Keep my heart set on the Lord Jesus so that my thoughts are not influenced by the mind-set of this current age, but may I be like the man planted by Your many rivers of grace and love, joy and peace, so that Your mercy and compassion may flow through me to the people around me, in the place where you have guided and planted me, in Jesus Precious name Amen.
“Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.”
(Psalm 1:1)

“Job’s Confession”
Then Job answered the LORD, and said, I know that thou canst do every thing, and that no thought can be withholden from thee. Who is he that hideth counsel without knowledge? therefore have I uttered that I understood not; things too wonderful for me, which I knew not. Hear, I beseech thee, and I will speak: I will demand of thee, and declare thou unto me. I have heard of thee by the hearing of the ear: but now mine eye seeth thee. Wherefore I abhor myself, and repent in dust and ashes.
“God Displeased With Job’s Friends”
And it was so, that after the LORD had spoken these words unto Job, the LORD said to Eliphaz the Temanite, My wrath is kindled against thee, and against thy two friends: for ye have not spoken of me the thing that is right, as my servant Job hath. Therefore take unto you now seven bullocks and seven rams, and go to my servant Job, and offer up for yourselves a burnt offering; and my servant Job shall pray for you: for him will I accept: lest I deal with you after your folly, in that ye have not spoken of me the thing which is right, like my servant Job. So Eliphaz the Temanite and Bildad the Shuhite and Zophar the Naamathite went, and did according as the LORD commanded them: the LORD also accepted Job. And the LORD turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for his friends: also the LORD gave Job twice as much as he had before. Then came there unto him all his brethren, and all his sisters, and all they that had been of his acquaintance before, and did eat bread with him in his house: and they bemoaned him, and comforted him over all the evil that the LORD had brought upon him: every man also gave him a piece of money, and every one an earring of gold. So the LORD blessed the latter end of Job more than his beginning: for he had fourteen thousand sheep, and six thousand camels, and a thousand yoke of oxen, and a thousand she asses. He had also seven sons and three daughters. And he called the name of the first, Jemima; and the name of the second, Kezia; and the name of the third, Kerenhappuch. And in all the land were no women found so fair as the daughters of Job: and their father gave them inheritance among their brethren. After this lived Job an hundred and forty years, and saw his sons, and his sons’ sons, even four generations. So Job died, being old and full of days.

“God’s Power Shown in Creature’s”
Canst thou draw out leviathan with an hook? or his tongue with a cord which thou lettest down? Canst thou put an hook into his nose? or bore his jaw through with a thorn? Will he make many supplications unto thee? will he speak soft words unto thee? Will he make a covenant with thee? wilt thou take him for a servant for ever? Wilt thou play with him as with a bird? or wilt thou bind him for thy maidens? Shall the companions make a banquet of him? shall they part him among the merchants? Canst thou fill his skin with barbed irons? or his head with fish spears? Lay thine hand upon him, remember the battle, do no more. Behold, the hope of him is in vain: shall not one be cast down even at the sight of him? None is so fierce that dare stir him up: who then is able to stand before me? Who hath prevented me, that I should repay him? whatsoever is under the whole heaven is mine. I will not conceal his parts, nor his power, nor his comely proportion. Who can discover the face of his garment? or who can come to him with his double bridle? Who can open the doors of his face? his teeth are terrible round about. His scales are his pride, shut up together as with a close seal. One is so near to another, that no air can come between them. They are joined one to another, they stick together, that they cannot be sundered. By his neesings a light doth shine, and his eyes are like the eyelids of the morning. Out of his mouth go burning lamps, and sparks of fire leap out. Out of his nostrils goeth smoke, as out of a seething pot or caldron. His breath kindleth coals, and a flame goeth out of his mouth. In his neck remaineth strength, and sorrow is turned into joy before him. The flakes of his flesh are joined together: they are firm in themselves; they cannot be moved. His heart is as firm as a stone; yea, as hard as a piece of the nether millstone. When he raiseth up himself, the mighty are afraid: by reason of breakings they purify themselves. The sword of him that layeth at him cannot hold: the spear, the dart, nor the habergeon. He esteemeth iron as straw, and brass as rotten wood. The arrow cannot make him flee: slingstones are turned with him into stubble. Darts are counted as stubble: he laugheth at the shaking of a spear. Sharp stones are under him: he spreadeth sharp pointed things upon the mire. He maketh the deep to boil like a pot: he maketh the sea like a pot of ointment. He maketh a path to shine after him; one would think the deep to be hoary. Upon earth there is not his like, who is made without fear. He beholdeth all high things: he is a king over all the children of pride.

“Job’ What Can I Say?”
Moreover the LORD answered Job, and said, Shall he that contendeth with the Almighty instruct him? he that reproveth God, let him answer it. Then Job answered the LORD, and said, Behold, I am vile; what shall I answer thee? I will lay mine hand upon my mouth. Once have I spoken; but I will not answer: yea, twice; but I will proceed no further.
“God Question Job”

Then answered the LORD unto Job out of the whirlwind, and said, Gird up thy loins now like a man: I will demand of thee, and declare thou unto me. Wilt thou also disannul my judgment? wilt thou condemn me, that thou mayest be righteous? Hast thou an arm like God? or canst thou thunder with a voice like him? Deck thyself now with majesty and excellency; and array thyself with glory and beauty. Cast abroad the rage of thy wrath: and behold every one that is proud, and abase him. Look on every one that is proud, and bring him low; and tread down the wicked in their place. Hide them in the dust together; and bind their faces in secret. Then will I also confess unto thee that thine own right hand can save thee.
“God’s Power Is Shown In Creatures”
Behold now behemoth, which I made with thee; he eateth grass as an ox. Lo now, his strength is in his loins, and his force is in the navel of his belly. He moveth his tail like a cedar: the sinews of his stones are wrapped together. His bones are as strong pieces of brass; his bones are like bars of iron. He is the chief of the ways of God: he that made him can make his sword to approach unto him. Surely the mountains bring him forth food, where all the beasts of the field play. He lieth under the shady trees, in the covert of the reed, and fens. The shady trees cover him with their shadow; the willows of the brook compass him about. Behold, he drinketh up a river, and hasteth not: he trusteth that he can draw up Jordan into his mouth. He taketh it with his eyes: his nose pierceth through snares.

“God Speaks of Nature and its Beings”
Knowest thou the time when the wild goats of the rock bring forth? or canst thou mark when the hinds do calve? Canst thou number the months that they fulfil? or knowest thou the time when they bring forth? They bow themselves, they bring forth their young ones, they cast out their sorrows. Their young ones are in good liking, they grow up with corn; they go forth, and return not unto them. Who hath sent out the wild ass free? or who hath loosed the bands of the wild ass? Whose house I have made the wilderness, and the barren land his dwellings. He scorneth the multitude of the city, neither regardeth he the crying of the driver. The range of the mountains is his pasture, and he searcheth after every green thing. Will the unicorn be willing to serve thee, or abide by thy crib? Canst thou bind the unicorn with his band in the furrow? or will he harrow the valleys after thee? Wilt thou trust him, because his strength is great? or wilt thou leave thy labour to him? Wilt thou believe him, that he will bring home thy seed, and gather it into thy barn? Gavest thou the goodly wings unto the peacocks? or wings and feathers unto the ostrich? Which leaveth her eggs in the earth, and warmeth them in dust, And forgetteth that the foot may crush them, or that the wild beast may break them. She is hardened against her young ones, as though they were not hers: her labour is in vain without fear; Because God hath deprived her of wisdom, neither hath he imparted to her understanding. What time she lifteth up herself on high, she scorneth the horse and his rider. Hast thou given the horse strength? hast thou clothed his neck with thunder? Canst thou make him afraid as a grasshopper? the glory of his nostrils is terrible. He paweth in the valley, and rejoiceth in his strength: he goeth on to meet the armed men. He mocketh at fear, and is not affrighted; neither turneth he back from the sword. The quiver rattleth against him, the glittering spear and the shield. He swalloweth the ground with fierceness and rage: neither believeth he that it is the sound of the trumpet. He saith among the trumpets, Ha, ha; and he smelleth the battle afar off, the thunder of the captains, and the shouting. Doth the hawk fly by thy wisdom, and stretch her wings toward the south? Doth the eagle mount up at thy command, and make her nest on high? She dwelleth and abideth on the rock, upon the crag of the rock, and the strong place. From thence she seeketh the prey, and her eyes behold afar off. Her young ones also suck up blood: and where the slain are, there is she.