August 17

TODAY'S BIBLE VERSE

The LORD redeemeth the soul of His servants: and none of them that trust in Him shall be desolate.  Psalms 34:22
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​Memorize this Verse:
22. T L R T S O H S A N O T T T I H S B D

Notes on verse:

Who are made so by his grace in the day of his power, and are willing to serve him, and to serve him with their minds, readily and cheerfully. And the soul of these, which is the more noble part of them. And is of more worth than a world, the redemption of which is precious, and requires a great price. The Lord redeems. Not that their bodies are neglected, and not redeemed; but this is mentioned as the principal part, and for the whole. And this redemption is by the Lord, who only is able to effect it, and which he has obtained through his precious blood. And here it seems to denote the application of it in its effects. That is, the forgiveness of sin, justification, and sanctification, since it respects something that is continually being done.

“And none of them that trust in him shall be desolate”: rather, shall be held guilty, or shall be condemned. The same word as in the preceding verse (compare Romans 8:33-34). Those whom God has redeemed he justifies, and saves from all condemnation. They are “passed from death unto life” (John 5:24).

Jesus Christ is the redeemer of all those who believe in Him and have made Him Lord of their life. He bought and paid for us with His precious blood.

Romans 6:18 “Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness.”

Romans 10:9 “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.”

Trust in Jesus brings salvation. This not only brings us eternal life with Jesus, but it saves us from a horrible sinful life here. Let the redeemed of the Lord say so.

TODAY'S BIBLE READING

August 17
Today's Bible Reading Plan selections can be found below. If you don't have a Bible with you, just click the references to read each passage online:

Old Testament
Nehemiah 11  —  7.5 minutes
Proverbs 13:13-25  —  2.5 minutes

New Testament
Luke 18:18-30  —  3.0 minutes
2 Timothy 4  —  4.5 minutes

Total Average Read Time — 17.5 minutes