Pastor Mike Impact Ministries

10 Those who sat in darkness and in the shadow of death, Bound in affliction and irons-- 11 Because they rebelled against the words of God, And despised the counsel of the Most High, 12 Therefore He brought down their heart with labor; They fell down, and there was none to help. 13 Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, And He saved them out of their distresses. 14 He brought them out o...

4 They wandered in the wilderness in a desolate way; They found no city to dwell in. 5 Hungry and thirsty, Their soul fainted in them. 9 For He satisfies the longing soul, And fills the hungry soul with goodness. Psalm 107 was written by an anonymous psalmist who was inspired by God to pen this great psalm to encourage the remnant of Jews that had recently come out of the Babylonian captivity. The...

The emphasis in Psalm 105 is on Israel's exodus from Egypt. The emphasis in Psalm 106 is on God's longsuffering care of His people. Psalm 107 focuses on the Lord's redemption of the nation from captivity in Babylon (vv. 2-3). While the circumstances described in the psalm could be experienced by almost anyone, they especially apply to what Israel had to endure while in captivity. The w...

Today we will finish our chats on Psalm 106. We need to remember that this psalm is a summary of the history of Israel written by an anonymous writer after their captivity in Babylon. It was to encourage the current generation of Jews to trust the LORD and live for Him by reminding them that when their forefathers obeyed God and lived by His commandments and His Word they were blessed and enjoyed...

Every month as I’m reading these verses in Psalm 106 that are before us today, I can’t help but think of our beloved America. I believe that these are some of the saddest verses in the Bible and give us the picture of any nation that forgets God, neglects His Word, disobeys His laws, turns their backs on Him and begins to worship the gods of the pagan cultures around them. This is exactly what has...

Before we look at Psalm 106 today, I wanted to share with you that I’m in Roanoke Virginia this morning to participate in a memorial service for a dear friend, Don Parker. Please be in prayer for his dear wife, Jane Parker and all the family and friends as they celebrate his life and his faith that touched so many of us! Don loved the Lord and his wife and family faithfully over the many years. Do...

“They Did Not Believe His Word”  Psalm 106:24-27 24 Then they despised the pleasant land; They did not believe His word, 25 But complained in their tents, And did not heed the voice of the LORD. 26 Therefore He raised up His hand in an oath against them, To overthrow them in the wilderness, 27 To overthrow their descendants among the nations, And to scatter them in the lands. In Psalm 106:12-23, w...

21 They forgot God their Savior, Who had done great things in Egypt, In Psalm 106:12-23, we see the dangerous decline of the people of Israel soon after they were delivered out of their bondage in Egypt.  It started with, “they soon forgot His works; they did not wait for His counsel” (v. 13). Then notice in verse 21, the next thing they did was, “They forgot God their Savior”.  This same thing ca...

Psalm 106:12-23 12 Then they believed His words; They sang His praise. 13 They soon forgot His works; They did not wait for His counsel, 14 But lusted exceedingly in the wilderness, And tested God in the desert. 15 And He gave them their request, But sent leanness into their soul. Psalm 106 is one of the great history lessons for the people of Israel for generations to come. And at the same time,...

Today, I’m in Roanoke Virginia and before we continue our study in Psalm 106, I want to share a special prayer request and take the time to honor and celebrate the life of a dear friend who went to be with the Lord. This afternoon I will be officiating the homegoing service of David Adam McKelvey. I had the privilege to be his pastor and friend over the last 15 plus years. Adam suddenly and unexpe...

“They Did Not Remember…”   Psalm 106:7-12 7 Our fathers in Egypt did not understand Your wonders; They did not remember the multitude of Your mercies, But rebelled by the sea--the Red Sea. 8 Nevertheless He saved them for His name's sake, That He might make His mighty power known. 9 He rebuked the Red Sea also, and it dried up; So He led them through the depths, As through the wilderness. 10 H...

Psalm 106:1-6 1 Praise the LORD! Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. 2 Who can utter the mighty acts of the LORD? Who can declare all His praise? 3 Blessed are those who keep justice, And he who does righteousness at all times! 4 Remember me, O LORD, with the favor You have toward Your people; Oh, visit me with Your salvation, 5 That I may see the benefit of...

Psalm 106 is another of the historical psalms that was intended to remind the people of Israel of God’s faithfulness to them in the past especially as they faced a major challenge in their nation. It is also another envelope psalm as it begins and ends with the same Hebrew word, “Hallelujah”, or in our English language, “Praise the LORD”.  Psalm 106 is also the last chapter in the fourth book of p...

God Keeps His Promises   Psalm 105:42-45 42 For He remembered His holy promise, And Abraham His servant. 43 He brought out His people with joy, His chosen ones with gladness. 44 He gave them the lands of the Gentiles, And they inherited the labor of the nations, 45 That they might observe His statutes And keep His laws. Praise the LORD!   Maybe today you are feeling like your whole world is fallin...

Psalm 105 is a psalm that calls God’s people to remember that God remembers! Even though the first fifteen verses of this psalm were copied directly from a psalm that King David had previously written (1 Chronicles 16:8-22), it is thought to have been written by anonymous writer after the Babylonian captivity and the people of Israel were facing the challenge of going back to the Promise Land to r...

17 He sent a man before them-- Joseph--who was sold as a slave. Psalm 105 is one of the five historical psalms (78, 105, 106, 135, 136), that reminds and encourages God’s people of the great truth that He is a covenant God Who always keeps His promises. The foundation of any society, culture, nation, community, church, family, or any relationship for that matter, that will allow people to enjoy pr...

5 Remember His marvelous works which He has done, His wonders, and the judgments of His mouth, Psalm 105 is one of the longest of the five historical psalms (78, 105, 106, 135, 136), in the Bible. It appears that these psalms were written to create a written memory of the history of Israel and how God chose them and provided for them so that future generations would not forget who their God was an...

“Make Known His Deeds”   Psalm 105:1-6 1 Oh, give thanks to the LORD! Call upon His name; Make known His deeds among the peoples! 2 Sing to Him, sing Psalms to Him; Talk of all His wondrous works! 3 Glory in His holy name; Let the hearts of those rejoice who seek the LORD! 4 Seek the LORD and His strength; Seek His face evermore! 5 Remember His marvelous works which He has done, His wonders, and t...

Psalm 104 is a great worship psalm that helps us celebrate the greatness and glory of our Creator. And as we experience the wonders of it every day, it should be a source of motivation and inspiration to “meditate with delight on Him and determine that we will be glad in the LORD.” (v. 14). In verses 1-9, the psalmist declares the greatness of God as he describes the acts of God during the six day...

27 These all wait for You, That You may give them their food in due season. 28 What You give them they gather in; You open Your hand, they are filled with good. 29 You hide Your face, they are troubled; You take away their breath, they die and return to their dust. 30 You send forth Your Spirit, they are created; And You renew the face of the earth.   Psalm 104 is an awesome psalm that helps us ce...

1 Bless the LORD, O my soul! O LORD my God, You are very great: You are clothed with honor and majesty, 2 Who cover Yourself with light as with a garment, Who stretch out the heavens like a curtain. 3 He lays the beams of His upper chambers in the waters, Who makes the clouds His chariot, Who walks on the wings of the wind, 4 Who makes His angels spirits, His ministers a flame of fire. 5 You who l...

How Great Is Our God  Psalm 104:1-9 1 Bless the LORD, O my soul! O LORD my God, You are very great: You are clothed with honor and majesty, 2 Who cover Yourself with light as with a garment, Who stretch out the heavens like a curtain. 3 He lays the beams of His upper chambers in the waters, Who makes the clouds His chariot, Who walks on the wings of the wind, 4 Who makes His angels spirits, His mi...

Today, before we start a new chapter in Psalms, I wanted to take this opportunity to share a plea for help for human trafficking victims. As you read about and study the life of the Lord Jesus in the Gospels, it is very obvious that He loved and cared for children. The above passage in Matthew 18 reflects that love and care for them. Some of the harshest words that Jesus utter were for anyone who...

Universal Praise to the LORD   Psalm 103:19-22 19 The LORD has established His throne in heaven, And His kingdom rules over all. 20 Bless the LORD, you His angels, Who excel in strength, who do His word, Heeding the voice of His word. 21 Bless the LORD, all you His hosts, You ministers of His, who do His pleasure. 22 Bless the LORD, all His works, In all places of His dominion. Bless the LORD, O m...

6 The LORD executes righteousness And justice for all who are oppressed. 7 He made known His ways to Moses, His acts to the children of Israel. 8 The LORD is merciful and gracious, Slow to anger, and abounding in mercy. 9 He will not always strive with us, Nor will He keep His anger forever. 10 He has not dealt with us according to our sins, Nor punished us according to our iniquities. 11 For as t...