Sunrise one morning last month during the Conway, South Carolina Revival … overlooking the Atlantic Ocean! Our motel balcony gave us this beautiful view!

Today’s Lesson …

Yes, Psalm 113:3 suggests: “From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the LORD’S name is to be praised.”

And the verb “to be praised” is “halel” (of “Hallelujah” fame), here set as a (grammatical term) “Pual” stem action word. And in Hebrew a “Pual” verb (the passive of “Piel”) means praise that is ENERGETIC, AGRESSIVE, WHOLE-HEARTED, nothing lukewarm, for sure!

In fact, every sunrise, this verse ought to come to our minds!

A new day, to praise our great God!

The sun that (seems to) rise every day … is also Biblically a Picture (Symbol, Type, Emblem) of our Saviour, our Heavenly Bridegroom!

Psalm 19 says so!

As in its first verse: “The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.”

Now, our nearest star comes into focus: “In them (the heavens) hath he (God our Creator) set a tabernacle for the SUN, Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race. His going forth is from the end of the heaven, and his circuit unto the ends of it: and there is nothing hid from the heat thereof.” Psalm 19:4-6

Jesus, a brilliant Bridegroom!

Jesus, a STRONG Man!

Jesus, a Runner!

Jesus, a Bringer of warmth!

Jesus, coming again!

Yes, Malachi 4:2, still using the “sun” as a Picture of Jesus … hears God say: “Unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings.”

Yes, Christ Jesus is the Sun of Righteousness.

And the Son of God!

And God the Son!

Back to my verb … Hallelujah!

— Dr. Mike Bagwell

I have written this Lesson the day after a national Presidential election here in my Country, in America. Really, in my heart, I feel God may be giving us a new day in which to serve Him! In which to defend Israel! In which to view the Bible favorably! In which to help bring freedom around the world!

GOD BLESS AMERICA!

To quote a once famous First Lady, “I am proud to be an American.”