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The sovereignty of the Lord is comforting to those who are His children by faith in Christ, because He protects them from all harm and danger. However, the sovereignty of the Lord is terrifying to those who defy Him, because they are under His just wrath.

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BibleGateway: Psalm 11 ESV Text: Psalm 11 KJV Text: Psalms 11:1-7 KJV Text (alt. audio): Chapter 11:      1 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. In the LORD put I my trust: how say… The sovereignty of the Lord is comforting to those who are His children by faith in Christ, because He protects them from all harm and danger. However, the sovereignty of the Lord is terrifying to those who defy Him, because they are under His just wrath.

The psalmist wonders why injustice seems to prevail in this world. He calls on the Lord to intervene, trusting that the justice of the Lord will prevail in the end.

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BibleGateway: Psalm 10 ESV Text: Psalm 10 KJV Text: Psalms 10:1-18 KJV Text (alt. audio): Chapter 10:      1 Why standest thou afar off, O LORD? why hidest thou thyself in times of trouble? 2 The… The psalmist wonders why injustice seems to prevail in this world. He calls on the Lord to intervene, trusting that the justice of the Lord will prevail in the end.

David praises the Lord for His deliverance and for His just judgment. Mindful of the grace that the Lord has demonstrated toward us, we join David in this psalm of praise.

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BibleGateway: Psalm 9 ESV Text: Psalm 9 KJV Text: Psalms 9:1-20 KJV Text (alt. audio): Chapter 9:      1 To the chief Musician upon Muthlabben, A Psalm of David. I will praise thee, O LORD, with… David praises the Lord for His deliverance and for His just judgment. Mindful of the grace that the Lord has demonstrated toward us, we join David in this psalm of praise.

Jesus proclaims Himself Lord of the Sabbath and heals a man with a withered hand on the Sabbath. Many people follow Jesus, and He heals their diseases. Accused of casting out demons by demonic power, Jesus warns of blasphemy against the Holy Spirit. Jesus gives the sign of Jonah.

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BibleGateway: Matthew 12 ESV Text: Matthew 12 KJV Text: Matthew 12:1-50 KJV Text (alt. audio): Chapter 12:      1 At that time Jesus went on the sabbath day through the corn; and his disciples were an… Jesus proclaims Himself Lord of the Sabbath and heals a man with a withered hand on the Sabbath. Many people follow Jesus, and He heals their diseases. Accused of casting out demons by demonic power, Jesus warns of blasphemy against the Holy Spirit. Jesus gives the sign of Jonah.

The Lord instructs His people to celebrate the Passover. At midnight the Lord strikes down every firstborn of Egypt. The children of Israel leave from Egypt.

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BibleGateway: Exodus 12 ESV Text: Exodus 12 KJV Text: Exodus 12:1-51 KJV Text (alt. audio): Chapter 12:      1 And the LORD spake unto Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt, saying, 2 This month… The Lord instructs His people to celebrate the Passover. At midnight the Lord strikes down every firstborn of Egypt. The children of Israel leave from Egypt.

The Lord threatens to kill every firstborn of Egypt. The Lord hardens the heart of Pharaoh, and Pharaoh continues to refuse to release the children of Israel.

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BibleGateway: Exodus 11 ESV Text: Exodus 11 KJV Text: Exodus 11:1-10 KJV Text (alt. audio): Chapter 11:      1 And the LORD said unto Moses, Yet will I bring one plague more upon Pharaoh, and upon… The Lord threatens to kill every firstborn of Egypt. The Lord hardens the heart of Pharaoh, and Pharaoh continues to refuse to release the children of Israel.