Psalm 134 pays tribute to those who stand by night in the house of the Lord. It is a short psalm; only Psalm 117 is of shorter length. It is the last of the fifteen “Psalms or Songs of Degrees.” As this series come to a close, this psalm carries us in spirit to the… Read More Standing By Night In The House Of The Lord — Bill Boyd
Psalm 106 is one of the fifteen “Hallelujah” psalms. These are the psalms that have in them that ancient Hebrew word. In the King James Version, “hallelujah” is translated “Praise ye the Lord.” It is a call to worship. The beginning and the end of this Psalm was sung when David brought the ark of… Read More “We Have Sinned” — Bill Boyd
In the fourth Psalm David said, “The Lord hath set apart him that is godly for himself” (Ps. 4:3). It was good for David to remember that, for David was distress by his enemies. He said, “O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into shame? how long will ye love… Read More “The Lord Has Set Apart The Godly Man” — Bill Boyd
We are introduced to Deborah in Judges 4:4. She was a prophetess, a wife, and a judge. The order of those roles may be an indication of her priorities, for as a prophetess she had a responsibility to God, as a wife she had a responsibility to her husband, and as a judge she had… Read More Judges: Learning From Deborah — Bill Boyd
I should be able to address this topic, for I have served as an elder for three congregations in three states. However, as with most things concerning this service, I approach it with feelings of inadequacy. My confidence in what the Bible teaches remains strong; therefore the reader can expect the following to have a… Read More An Elder’s Perspective on Expediency — Bill Boyd
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