In this Psalm we see a worldly viewpoint in regard to the prosperity of the wicked, then we see the view from eternity. Included is the blessing of coporate worship- for it was when he came to worship that he began to see the wretched state of the wicked.

The seemingly inanimate mountains, hills, rivers, and seas, all respond to God's power, while living, breathing man often overlooks it.

Our whole lives are shaped by conformity, even the non-conformist conforms to something. Some conformity is good and necessary, some is deadly. Paul tells us to be transformed by the renewing of our minds, this leads to the conclusion that if we are told we need to be transformed, then we are not yet there. To be transformed is not conformity to a system of external regulations, but rather to be conformed to the image of Christ

The basis for Paul's plea is found in the first 11 chapters, and finds its centre in the mercies of God, what are these mercies and what does it mean to present ourselves as living sacrifices-

While some have tried to say that the gifts and calling of God concern the calling to the ministry or some task, it is quite clear from the context that he is writing about election and all that comes with it- It has 8-29-30 in view.

-But rather fear Him who is able to destroy both body and soul in hell.-

In this message we look at God's great works, how they still affect us today, some of the nonsense that is sung today, and a reason for praise that is often overlooked.

a Gentile woman's entrance into grace through faith. Jesus gifts this woman with faith and proceeds to show its depth.

God knows who His people are better than Pew Research, God has set and known the number from before the foundation of the world, no matter what, no matter where, no matter when, God will always have a people.

When we are saved we are not given new personalities. When we look at the Apostles we cannot help but see that John was different from Peter, and both of them were different than Thomas. A.W. Pink wrote- -We must make large allowances for natural temperament in forming our estimate of individual Christians-. From one that we might sight as the weakest of the Apostles came the stongest of confessions.