Announcing the...
FISHERS OF MEN
Person-to-Person Evangelism Training Course
To be conducted at the
DULUTH CHURCH OF CHRIST
The twelve-week course will be held each Thursday evening
from 7:00 to 9:30, beginning January 4, 2000
For more information or to receive an enrollment form, contact
the DULUTH CHURCH OF CHRIST at 770 476-2159,
or Timothy Wilkes, Sr., Course Instructor at 662 429-2616
ISN’T IT TIME YOU EQUIPPED YOURSELF?
Psalm 72:
“For Solomon, From Dad”
“The prayers of David the son of Jesse are ended”
David, as verse 20 clearly states, wrote the psalm before us.
The theme is the reign of his son, and the form of the poem is a prayer
to God. It is important to believe that King David had a great desire
for his son to reign over Israel in a way that would please God (and would
thus be the best possible reign for the good of the people). It is
also good to note that David was aware of the fact that another King would
come in the future—a Messiah. Hence, we should expect that his poem
would include words and phrases that look forward to that glorious reign
(which began on Pentecost, as recorded in Acts 2).
The main emphasis of our study will be to note a list of characteristics
given in this psalm that occur in a reign which is conducted in harmony
with the will of God.
Verse 1 is a petition from this father (David) to God on behalf of
his son (Solomon). His request was that God would bless this young
man when he became king. He desired God’s judgments and righteousness
for the “king’s son.”
And Your righteousness to the king's Son.
And Your poor with justice.
The mountains will bring peace to the people,
And the little hills, by righteousness.
He will bring justice to the poor of the people;
He will save the children of the needy,
And will break in pieces the oppressor.
Throughout all generations.
He shall come down like rain upon the grass before mowing,
Like showers that water the earth.
In His days the righteous shall flourish,
And abundance of peace,
Until the moon is no more.
And from the River to the ends of the earth.
Those who dwell in the wilderness will bow before Him,
And His enemies will lick the dust.
The kings of Sheba and Seba Will offer gifts.
Yes, all kings shall fall down before Him;
All nations shall serve Him.
The poor also, and him who has no helper.
He will spare the poor and needy,
And will save the souls of the needy.
He will redeem their life from oppression and violence;
And precious shall be their blood in His sight.
Prayer also will be made for Him continually,
And daily He shall be praised.
There will be an abundance of grain in the earth,
On the top of the mountains;
Its fruit shall wave like Lebanon;
And those of the city shall flourish like grass of the earth.
His name shall continue as long as the sun.
And men shall be blessed in Him;
All nations shall call Him blessed.
Who only does wondrous things!
And blessed be His glorious name forever!
And let the whole earth be filled with His glory.
Amen and Amen.
are ended (NKJV).
Now let us read the psalm again, with Jesus in mind, and with a renewed resolution to be faithful and true to Him every step of the way.
— Skip Andrews
Next Week: Psalm 73:
I Needed to Know Why the Wicked are Doing So Well
—And I Found Out—From
God.
TRUTH FOR THE WORLD
P. O. Box 5048
Duluth, GA 30096
Phone: 770 622-1525
Fax: 770 622-0881
Email: tftworld@aol.com
tftworld@tftw.org
Web Page: www.tftw.org
SICK LIST: Glenda Rodney,
Jordan Bullard, Libby Grubb, and Libby Hatchett were ill last week.
Debbie Gaylord was involved in an automobile accident; she has an injured
ankle and knee—one on each side, so she is having a hard time getting around.
Let’s remember those who are ill in our prayers.
SYMPATHY: Jeff Houston’s
aunt passed away and her funeral was last week. We offer our sympathy
and comfort to the family during this time of loss.
NEW BABY: Curt and Jennifer Davis are the happy parents of a
new baby boy—Justin Zachary, born December 3, at 11:58 AM and weighing
10 pounds 3 ounces. Everyone is doing well, including big brothers
Jared and Jake.
GROUPS: Group 2 is in charge of the services at Plantation South
at 1:30.
Group 4 is in charge of the service at Gwinnett Extended Care at 2:00.
CHILDREN’S CLASS: 5:30 today.
LADIES’ CLASS: 10:00 Tuesday. A covered dish luncheon will
follow at Mary Jones’ home.
FOR THE RECORD: 11/19 11/26
12/3
AM Class
106 118
119
AM Worship
137 138
135
PM Worship
104 108
115
Wednesday Class
116 87
101
Contribution
$6159 $5787 $5544
Budget
$6500 $6500 $6500
TFTW BUILDING FUND: Our goal is $450,000. We began our
fund raising October 15 with $260,000. We are at $340,856.
KIEV TRIP: Skip Andrews is planning to teach the book of Psalms
in the Preachers’ Training School in Ukraine. His fund-raising goal
is $2500. So far his expenses include visa ($315), airfare ($649),
and postage ($11.75). He has received $100. If you can help.
please make your check to the Duluth Church of Christ, noting that it is
for Skip’s trip. Thank you.
HOLIDAY PARTIES: Adult: Dec. 16, 6:00. Covered dish
dinner downstairs followed by a Yank-ee gift exchange. Please bring
a $10 gift (men for men; women for women). Non-Adult: Dec.
17, following evening services. Bring a $5 gift (boys for boys; girls
for girls—labeled for your age group). Parents: Please send
“kid-friendly” snacks and pick up your non-adult at 8:45.
VOLUME 2:32 December 10, 2000