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PA538 Psalm 113:1-115:8 mp3

In this message, we consider Psalm 113, the third of the three Hallelujah psalms. It is the first of a group of six psalms called the Hallel Psalms (113-118). In later tradition 113-114 were sung before Seder, and 115-118 afterwards. These may be the hymn the Lord and His disciples sang after Passover in Matthew 26:30 and Mark 14:26. It could have been written by Hezekiah. It praises Yah from the kingdom perspective, when He will be high over all the earth, and will lift many out of the dust to exaltation. Psalm 114 may be written by Hezekiah as well. It speaks of Israel going out of Egypt, and how the sea fled from before them, and the mountains skipped as they came to the land of Israel. Why? Because of the presence of Jehovah with them! Psalm 115 is difficult to pin down, but it may speak of the attack on Judah during the reign of Jehoshaphat. It contrasts the living God to the idols of the nations, who look like human figures, but who do not live.

PSA302 Old Testament Problem Passages mp3

Difficult Passages Regarding Human Destiny Series

In this message, we study problem passages regarding human destiny from the Old Testament. What does the Old Testament mean when it speaks of hell? Is it the same thing meant by modern theology? What is the Hebrew word she’ol, and what does it mean? What is the “lowest hell” in Deuteronomy 32:22? How does hell stir up the dead to rise and speak in Isaiah 14:9-11? Why do the dead speak to Pharaoh in Ezekiel 31 and 32? Do those who awake to shame and everlasting contempt in Daniel 12:2 end up in hell? How does hell enlarge herself in Isaiah 5:14? What does it mean that their worm does not die and the fire is not quenched in Isaiah 66:24? We consider all these Old Testament problem passages.

PA537 Psalm 110:5-112:10 mp3

In this message, we conclude the great Psalm 110, a psalm of Messiah in the coming kingdom of God. Then, Psalm 111 is a “Halleluyah” psalm, the first of three, and an acrostic, each line starting with a successive letter of the Hebrew alphabet. It is giving praise for Yehovah’s works, and Psalm 112 is praise for Yehovah’s ways, as displayed in the life of the reverent man.

PSA301 The Salvation of All mp3

Difficult Passages Regarding Human Destiny Series

In this message, we continue our study from our last audio about the passages those who believe in universal salvation or universal reconciliation use to argue that all will ultimately be saved. We consider John 12:32, saying that the Lord will draw all to Him. Does this mean that He will force all to come? Ephesians 1:10 says He gathers all things together in Christ. Again, is this universal salvation? I Timothy 2:4 tells us God will have all men to be saved. Will He get what He wants? In I Timothy 4:10, God is the Savior of all men. Does this mean every single individual will be saved? Hebrews 2:9 says Jesus tasted death for every man. I John 4:14 says He is the Savior of the world. I Peter 3:9 says God is not willing that any should perish. Do these passages teach the salvation of all?

PA536 Psalm 109:16-110:4 mp3

In this message, we continue considering Psalm 109, wherein David records the terrible curses his enemies have pronounced against him, curses which some, misunderstanding and placing in David’s mouth, have used to deny the inspiration of Scripture! The enemies justify their curse with false accusations against David. Once David finishes recording their words, he wishes their own curses to fall only on their own heads. Yet he is weak and helpless, and calls on Yahweh his Master to have mercy on him and rescue him. Though they might curse, if He will bless, then David knows he will have the victory over them. Then, we begin the great Psalm 110, a prophecy of Messiah. Jehovah speaks to David’s Adonai to sit on His right until His enemies are His footstool. He will rule among His enemies, and will be a Priest forever after the manner of Melchizedek. We discuss this strange Biblical character.

PSA300 Will All Be Saved mp3

Difficult Passages Regarding Human Destiny Series

In this message, we consider several passages that universalists use as their favorite passages to prove that all will eventually be saved. First of all, Colossians 1:20 proclaims that Jesus Christ will reconcile all things to Himself. Does this mean universal reconciliation, that even Satan and the fallen angels will someday be saved? Then Romans 5:18 claims that all will receive justification of life. Does this mean that all will be justified before God and therefore saved? Finally, Philippians 2:10 says that every knee will bow to Jesus Christ, and every tongue confess that He is Lord. Does this not indicate that all will finally be saved?

PA535 Psalm 108:1-15 mp3

In this message, we begin with Psalm 108, a psalm of David, this time not a new psalm, but one made of a composite of Psalms 57:7-11 and 60:5-12, perhaps put to new music, singing praise to God for His glory and mercy, and requesting His help against enemies. Then beginning psalm 109, in which David asks for help in light of the curses of his enemies. This is often called an “imprecatory psalm,” and is used to try to show that God could not possibly have inspired such sentiments. Yet are the words given here really David’s by inspiration? We consider this psalm and what many careless expositors have missed regarding it.

PSA299 Our Conversation Is In Heaven mp3

Difficult Passages Regarding Human Destiny Series

In this message, we consider the difficult passage in Philippians 3:20, which tells us that our conversation is in heaven. What does this mean? What is the meaning of the word conversation? Does it indicate that we are going to go to heaven someday? We consider this passage, what it means, and what it was given to teach us. Continuing our study of problem passages regarding human destiny.

PA528 Psalm 103:1-22 mp3

In this psalm by David, Israel’s great shepherd-king writes of the greatness of Jehovah, his true Son and Lord. He extolls Yehovah for His many benefits, for His grace, and for His righteous justice. He will not be angry forever, for His mercy is as great as the heavens are high above the earth. Man’s days are like grass, but Yahweh’s mercy is to the olam and beyond. The LORD establishes His throne in heaven, and His government rules over all. So David calls on all to bless, meaning to speak well of and praise, Jehovah!

PA527 Psalm 102:1-28 mp3

A psalm of one afflicted is probably by David, speaking at the time of his terrible illness and affliction, looking forward as a prophet to Israel’s glorious future. He speaks out of his illness and the affliction of those who hated him. He knows this has come on Him because of God’s wrath. Yet though He might end, God will continue and bring in His great, future flow of the kingdom. He will build up Zion, appear in glory, and answer the prayer of those like David, gathering all nations to serve Jehovah.