Opened Scriptures Bible Studies

Psalm 11:1-2  To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. In the LORD put I my trust: how say ye to my soul, Flee as a bird to your mountain? 2  For, lo, the wicked bend their bow, they make ready their arrow upon the string, that they may privily shoot at the upright in heart   King David started out in life as a humble, God fearing shepherd boy, tending his father's flocks. Often his Psalms reflect that humble upbringing and his reliance on God to sustain him during bad weather, to strengthen him when needed to protect his sheep from predatory animals. God greatly used David as a sweet Psalmist and as a Godly king whose reign served as a model for all other kings to follow. David expressed a confident trust in Jehovah.  He ran to Him for refuge from his enemies, and calmed his soul by worshiping in His presence, knowing that the LORD would always protect him. Oher men may trust in gold, silver or their own strength and skills to sustain and protect them. David did not...

Psalm 10:1  Why standest thou afar off, O LORD? why hidest thou thyself in times of trouble?  This is an anonymous Psalm that begins with the Psalmist asking why it seemed that God was not near, and why He was hiding from His people in times of trouble. Of course, we know the character of God is unchanging and that He is always near His people and He always cares for us. Therefore, this Psalm will walk us through an adjustment in the heart of the Psalmist, as he states how he feels alone, followed by the present realities of his situation and ending by focusing on what is true of God. The Psalmist may be speaking for himself or for Israel as a nation in stating that it seemed like God had abandoned him. Any time that we feel like God is not near is a time that we should examine our own heart and ask God to show us if there is any unconfessed sin that we must address. Isaiah 59:1-2  Behold, the LORD'S hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that ...

King David wrote this Psalm to help us know how to pray when we encounter trials, troubles or afflictions. Psalm 9:1-2  To the chief Musician upon Muthlabben, A Psalm of David. I will praise thee, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will shew forth all thy marvellous works.  2  I will be glad and rejoice in thee: I will sing praise to thy name, O thou most High.  King David expressed joy and gladness in his own heart because he knew Jehovah as his God and Savior (Remember that Jesus' name means Jehovah saves!). Jehovah's name is mentioned eight times in this Psalm, showing that His word, His works and His righteous judgments are the objects of the Psalmist's joy. The word "muthlabben" literally means the death of the son, and there is some scholarly debate about how this word was used. Some think it is a musical notation for a boys choir to sing the words of this Psalm.  This seems to be the most likely application to me, given that the Psalms were hymns sung by the ...

  Here is where to find indexes to all Bible lessons posted on this blog since its inception in 2019. Click on the drop down menu and look for the archives tab. Then find the date listed below to find the appropriate index. I hope this will help you find lessons on a particular book of topic that we have studied through. An index for all lessons posted from 2019 through 2021 , was published on September 7, 2022. An index for all lessons posted in 2022 , was published J anuary 24, 2023. An index for all lessons posted in 202 3 was published on February 28, 2024.  An index for all lessons posted in 2024 was published on January 21, 2025. An index for all lessons posted in 2025 was published on January 24, 2026. I was ill on Sunday so Pastor Alvis took my place in the Sunday School hour. He preached an excellent sermon on the power of God's Word. The link to his sermon is below and I hope that each one who reads it will find great encouragement and blessing as I did. Bob

Psalm 8:1  To the chief Musician upon Gittith, A Psalm of David. O LORD our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! who hast set thy glory above the heavens.  This is another Messianic Psalm, meaning that it is applied to Jesus Christ. King David wrote this Psalm full of worship, praise and adoration of God.  It richly reflects what David knew to be true of God. What is a "gittith" ? It has two meanings. First, it can refer to a harp and that would certainly be fitting to include it in the title of this Psalm. The other meaning of this word is a winepress, which generally represents God's blessing on the harvest such that it yields an abundance of good wine. Thus, a "gittith" represents an instrument used to worship God and it reminds us that every good and perfect gift comes to us from our Father in heaven. King David ascribed excellence to the name of God as a reflection upon the very perfect and unchanging character of our LORD. The word translated ...

Psalm 7:1-2  Shiggaion of David, which he sang unto the LORD, concerning the words of Cush the Benjamite. O LORD my God, in thee do I put my trust: save me from all them that persecute me, and deliver me:  2  Lest he tear my soul like a lion, rending it in pieces, while there is none to deliver.  The word "Shiggaion" is a song of wandering, a song of various parts woven together by the Spirit of God. In this case, the heading provides a Biblical context for David's Psalm.  David served King Saul faithfully, but Saul was often moved by a dark spirit and sought to kill David on many occasions. David was brought into the palace to play his lyre when Saul was under the influence of a evil spirit, and this usually soothed the king. At other times, Saul would hurl a javelin at David, trying to kill him Eventually, David was forced to flee Jerusalem but Saul and his army hunted him down. In this specific instance, David and his men were hiding from Saul in a cave, and ...