forget not all his benefits

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1. Introduction2. First thoughts on “all his benefits” 3. The wonder and privilege of knowing the

TRUTH about God and his purpose4. The name of the Lord5. A Review of Psalm 1036. Further thoughts on ”all his benefits”7. Conclusion

Forget not all his benefitsPsalm 103

Laindon Bible Class – 4th November, 2009

Forget not all his benefits

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31 And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, it was very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day. Genesis 1

2 The LORD looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, and seek God. 3 They are all gone aside, they are all together become filthy: there is none that doeth good, no, not one. Psalms 14

Burton Bible Class – 26th March, 2009

Psalm 103


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Man knows not all his benefits

31 And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, it was very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day. Genesis 1

2 The LORD looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, and seek God. 3 They are all gone aside, they are all together become filthy: there is none that doeth good, no, not one. Psalms 14


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Necessities easily

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LIFE!LIFE!

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God’s word freely

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God’s word freely

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Freedom of belief

Freedom of belief

We know the TRUTH about God

and his Purpose

We know the TRUTH about God

and his Purpose

Forget not all his benefitsPsalm 103

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John 6 44No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day. 45It is written in the prophets, And they shall be all taught of God. Every man therefore that hath heard, and hath learned of the Father, cometh unto me.

11 … Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God.

Mark 4:10-

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The wonder and privilege of knowing the TRUTH about God and

his Purpose.

The wonder and privilege of knowing the TRUTH about God

and his Purpose.


and his Purpose.

Them that are without

10 … the twelve asked him the parable

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John 6 44No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day. 45It is written in the prophets, And they shall be all taught of God. Every man therefore that hath heard, and hath learned of the Father, cometh unto me.

11 … Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God.

Mark 4:10-

12James 1:5-7

Matt 11:25

5 … If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God25 … thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.


his Purpose.


and his Purpose.


and his Purpose.

Them that are without

10 … the twelve asked him the parable

6 But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering.

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his Purpose.


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5 Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, … …

5 Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, …

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11 I say then, Have they stumbled that they should fall? God forbid: but rather through their fall salvation is come unto the Gentiles, for to provoke them to jealousy.


his Purpose.


and his Purpose.


and his Purpose.

20 Well; because of unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by faith. Be not highminded,

Rom 11:20-

21 but fear: 21 For if God spared not the natural branches, take heed lest he also spare not thee.

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5 Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, …

Rom 11:11

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5 Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, …9 Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself.


his Purpose.


and his Purpose.


and his Purpose.

17 … give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him: 18

The eyes of your understanding being enlightened.

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10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

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his Purpose.


and his Purpose.


and his Purpose.

Rom 9:15-

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15 I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion. 16 So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.

Rom 10 2 For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge.

Gal 5 7 Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth?

Philip 2 13 For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.



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And he said, I will make all my goodness pass before thee, and I will proclaim the name of the LORD before thee; and will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will shew mercy on whom I will shew mercy.

Exod 34:5-7

5 And the LORD … proclaimed the name of the LORD. 6 And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth, 7 Keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin,

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his Purpose.


and his Purpose.


and his Purpose.

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The name of the Lord


Exod 34:5-7

5 And the LORD … proclaimed the name of the LORD. 6 And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth, 7 Keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin,

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Exod 34:5-7

5 And the LORD … proclaimed the name of the LORD. 6 And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth, 7

Keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin,

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Exod 34:5-7

5 And the LORD … proclaimed the name of the LORD. 6 And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth, 7

Keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin,

Exod33:19

is mercy, grace & forgiveness

Yahweh Tz'vaoth Elohim - He who will be a host of mighty ones. Yahweh Tz'vaoth Elohim - He who will be a host of mighty ones.

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The name of the Lord is mercy, grace & forgiveness

Psalms 103 2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: 3 Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; 4 Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies; 5 Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle's. 6 The LORD executeth righteousness and judgment for all that are oppressed. … 8 The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. 9 He will not always chide: neither will he keep his anger for ever. 10 He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities. 11 For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him. 12 As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us. 13 Like as a father pitieth his children, so the LORD pitieth them that fear him. 14 For he knoweth our frame; he remembereth that we are dust. … 17 But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children's children.

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Psalms 103 2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: 3 Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; 4 Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies; 5 Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle's. 6 The LORD executeth righteousness and judgment for all that are oppressed. … 8 The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. 9 He will not always chide: neither will he keep his anger for ever. 10 He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities. 11 For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him. 12 As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us. 13 Like as a father his children, so the LORD them that fear him. 14 For he knoweth our frame; he remembereth that we are dust. … 17 But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children's children.

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Grace - free and unmerited favour or kindness beyond what is deserved that God shows towards

his people.15 we are not under the law, but under grace.Rom 6

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11 For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him. 12 As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us.

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11 For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him. 12 As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us.14 For he knoweth our frame; he remembereth that we are dust. 15 As for man, his days are as grass: as a flower of the field, so he flourisheth. 16 For the wind passeth over it, and it is gone; and the place thereof shall know it no more.17 But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children's children;

Psalms 103

18 To such as keep his covenant, and to those that remember his commandments to do them.

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1. We live comfortably in a country where all the necessities of life are readily available.

2. We live reasonably safely and at peace in a country where justice and the rule of law generally prevails.

3. We live in an age where the Bible is freely available and in a country where there is freedom of worship.


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1. We live comfortably in a country where all the necessities of life are readily available.

2. We live reasonably safely and at peace in a country where justice and the rule of law generally prevails.

3. We live in an age where the Bible is freely available and in a country where there is freedom of worship.


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Jeremiah 15 16 Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart: for I am called by thy name, O LORD God of hosts.


John 14 27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

Philippians 4 7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

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John 16 33 These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.


Deut 13 4 Ye shall walk after the LORD your God, and fear him, and keep his commandments, and obey his voice, and ye shall serve him, and cleave unto him.

Cleave – Strong’s 1692 - dabaq, Hebrew קGַבIJ ָּדproperly to impinge, i.e. cling or adhere; figurative to catch by pursuit :- abide fast, cleave (fast together), follow close (hard after), be joined (together), keep (fast), overtake, pursue hard, stick, take.

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John 16 33 These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.


Deut 13 4 Ye shall walk after the LORD your God, and fear him, and keep his commandments, and obey his voice, and ye shall serve him, and cleave unto him.

Cleave – Strong’s 1692 - dabaq, Hebrew קGַבIJ ָּדproperly to impinge, i.e. cling or adhere; figurative to catch by pursuit :- abide fast, cleave (fast together), follow close (hard after), be joined (together), keep (fast), overtake, pursue hard, stick, take.

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1. We live comfortably with all the necessities of life readily available.2. We live reasonably safely in a country where the rule of law prevails.3. We live in an age where the Bible is freely available and in a country

where there is freedom of worship. 4. Of 2.1 billion called Christians in the world we are a handful in a few

thousand to whom God has chosen to reveal himself and his purpose to us and offered us escape from sin and death through his Son.

5. Our brothers and sisters as opportunities to serve and be helped.6. God has revealed himself to us as merciful, gracious and forgiving.7. God has revealed himself as Yahweh Tz'vaoth Elohim - He who will

be armies or a host of mighty ones and offers us a place in the host.


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Psalms 105 5 Remember his marvellous works that he hath done; his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth.

1. We live comfortably with all the necessities of life readily available.2. We live reasonably safely in a country where the rule of law prevails.3. We live in an age where the Bible is freely available and in a country

where there is freedom of worship. 4. Of 2.1 billion called Christians in the world we are a handful in a few

thousand to whom God has chosen to reveal himself and his purpose to us and offered us escape from sin and death through his Son.

5. Our brothers and sisters as opportunities to serve and be helped.6. God has revealed himself to us as merciful, gracious and forgiving.7. God has revealed himself as Yahweh Tz'vaoth Elohim - He who will

be armies or a host of mighty ones and offers us a place in the host.

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We must strive to come up higher

Isaiah 55 6 Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near: 7 Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. 8 For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD. 9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.

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1 Peter 1 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you.

Our God is ….Yahweh Tz'vaoth Elohim –

He who will be a host of mighty ones.


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