IIWAC: Psalm 90: Moses Is Back!

What a wild time to be alive. Lord, you have been our dwelling place     throughout all generations. 2 Before the mountains were born     or you brought forth the whole world,     from everlasting to everlasting you are God. 3 You turn people back to dust,     saying, “Return to dust, you mortals.” 4 A thousand…

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IIWAC: Psalm 87 And 88

He has founded his city on the holy mountain. 2 The Lord loves the gates of Zion     more than all the other dwellings of Jacob. One of the Lord’s favourite places. 3 Glorious things are said of you,     city of God:[a] 4 “I will record Rahab[b] and Babylon     among those who acknowledge me—…

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IIWAC: Psalm 82 AND 83

God presides in the great assembly;     he renders judgment among the “gods”: I believe this may be the first recorded use of air quotes. 2 “How long will you[a] defend the unjust     and show partiality to the wicked?[b] He doesn’t.  He just wants to give them an opportunity to turn around.…

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