Video of Psalm 91
Video of Psalm 91
Video of Psalm 91
PSALM 91
LIVING UNDER GOD’S WINGS
MY SHELTER IN THE STORM
1Those of you who live under God’s wings Are safe in the shadow of the LORD. 2I look to the LORD and tell him, “You are my safe house and my storm shelter. You are my God, and I trust you with all that I am.” 3He’s the one who rescues you from predators And from deadly disease and plague. 4He will shield you, Nestled in the feathers of his wings. He’ll surround you with his care, And it’s something you can count on. 5You won’t be afraid of the dark Or of dangers you face every day. 6You won’t fear sickness that strikes in the night Or violent devastation in the light of the day. 7A thousand may die near you. Ten thousand may fall at your side. But you remain safe and untouchable. 8Just watch and see what happens When it’s time to punish the wicked. 9You chose the LORD to protect you. God Most High, he’s my protector, too. 10Nothing bad is going to happen to you. Disease isn’t allowed in your house. 11God will put his angels on notice, Giving orders to keep you safe. 12They’ll reach out their hands, Lift you up, and carry you away in their arms. You won’t even stub your toe. 13You’ll walk on lions and cobras, And stomp them dead in the dirt.IT’S A GOOD, LONG LIFE FOR ME
14The LORD has this to say for himself. “You love me, and I keep you safe. I lift you up, and away from danger Because you know me by name. 15When you call me, I will answer. When you’re in trouble, I’ll be there. I’ll come to rescue you And to honor who you are. 16I will give you a good, long life So you’ll see what it’s like to be saved by God.Video reading of Psalm 91
Exodus map
Exodus map
Exodus map of the Route of Moses and the Israelites from Egypt to the Promised Land of Canaan, now Israel and Palestinian Territory.
The Exodus
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Map 12 Tribes of Israel
Map of the 12 Tribes of Israel
The 12 tribes of Israel came from the families of Jacob's 12 sons (Genesis 49:28). Jacob later in life became known as Israel. Each tribe was named after one of Jacob's sons, and they each got a specific chunk of land to call their own.
The tribes were spread out across the land of Canaan, which is modern-day Israel and Palestine. On the east side of the Jordan River, you had the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and half of Manasseh. These guys got some wonderful pastoral land, which was great for grazing their animals, such as like the sheep and goats and camels.
West of the Jordan River
As for the other nine tribes, they were situated on the west side of the Jordan. From the north to the south, you had the tribes of Asher, Naphtali, Zebulun, Issachar, Manasseh (the other half, to be exact), Ephraim, Benjamin, Dan, and Simeon. These tribes were given land that stretched from the Mediterranean Sea all the way to the Jordan River.
Oh, and let's not forget about the tribe of Levi. They were the ones who were in charge of the Temple and didn't really get a specific piece of land to call their own. Instead, they were spread throughout the communities of the other 12 tribes.
The geography of the 12 tribes of Israel was quite diverse and spread out across a large swath of land of hills and fields and coastland and river land and desert. But, somehow, they managed to come together as a people and make a name for themselves as a powerful nation.
Then they split in two. But that comes later.
12 Tribes of Israel
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12 Tribes of Israel
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Map Jordan River Valley
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Resting in green meadows
The Jordan River and the river valley are important locations in both the Old and New Testaments. It's especially important to the Jewish and Christian people.Geography of the Jordan
The river is a river in the Middle East that starts north, in the mountains of Lebanon. It flows into the Dead Sea. Bible writers talk about it many times. They report it in the story of Joshua, who led the Israelites across the Jordan into Canaan. John the Baptist baptized Jesus in the Jordan. The Jordan River valley is a lush green area that is surrounded by desert. It's famous for its fertile land and beautiful scenery. Bible writers called it the land of milk and honey. This is because God told Moses that he would lead the Israelites to a land "where milk and honey flow like rivers" (Exodus 3:8, Casual English Bible).Jordan River scenes in the Bible
The Jordan River valley is home to other important biblical sites, including Jericho. That's the city famous for its walls that came tumbling down in Joshua's time. The northern river valley is also home to the Mount of Beatitudes, where Jesus gave the Sermon on the Mount. And in that same valley, on the Sea of Galilee, is where the Bible writers report that Jesus walked on water and calmed the storm. The Casual English Bible describes the river as "the most famous river in the Bible." It says that when Joshua led the Israelites across the river and into the Promised Land "walking in the water of the Jordan River symbolized the people stepping out in faith and trusting God to keep his promise." The Bible says God stopped the Jordan River during flood sea, which allowed the Israelites to cross. Israelites are the ancient ancestors of today's Jewish people.Jordan River, resting in green meadows