Psalms 102:18 Cross References

Psalms 102:18

18: Let this be recorded for future generations, so that a nation yet to be created will praise the LORD.

Such things were written in the Scriptures long ago to teach us. They give us hope and encouragement as we wait patiently for God's promises.

Future generations will also serve him. Our children will hear about the wonders of the Lord.
His righteous acts will be told to those yet unborn. They will hear about everything he has done.

I have made Israel for myself, and they will someday honor me before the whole world.

All these events happened to them as examples for us. They were written down to warn us, who live at the time when this age is drawing to a close.

But you are not like that, for you are a chosen people. You are a kingdom of priests, God's holy nation, his very own possession. This is so you can show others the goodness of God, for he called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light.
"Once you were not a people; now you are the people of God. Once you received none of God's mercy; now you have received his mercy."

All who claim me as their God will come, for I have made them for my glory. It was I who created them."

All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It straightens us out and teaches us to do what is right.
It is God's way of preparing us in every way, fully equipped for every good thing God wants us to do.

Your sons will become kings like their father. You will make them rulers over many lands.
I will bring honor to your name in every generation. Therefore, the nations will praise you forever and ever.

"Oh, that my words could be written. Oh, that they could be inscribed on a monument,
carved with an iron chisel and filled with lead, engraved forever in the rock.

During the first year of his reign, I, Daniel, was studying the writings of the prophets. I learned from the word of the LORD, as recorded by Jeremiah the prophet, that Jerusalem must lie desolate for seventy years.

For we are God's masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so that we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.

What this means is that those who become Christians become new persons. They are not the same anymore, for the old life is gone. A new life has begun!
All this newness of life is from God, who brought us back to himself through what Christ did. And God has given us the task of reconciling people to him.

"Look! I am creating new heavens and a new earth--so wonderful that no one will even think about the old ones anymore.
Be glad; rejoice forever in my creation! And look! I will create Jerusalem as a place of happiness. Her people will be a source of joy.
I will rejoice in Jerusalem and delight in my people. And the sound of weeping and crying will be heard no more.

We will not hide these truths from our children but will tell the next generation about the glorious deeds of the LORD. We will tell of his power and the mighty miracles he did.
For he issued his decree to Jacob; he gave his law to Israel. He commanded our ancestors to teach them to their children,
so the next generation might know them--even the children not yet born--that they in turn might teach their children.

"Now write down the words of this song, and teach it to the people of Israel. Teach them to sing it, so it may serve as a witness against them.
For I will bring them into the land I swore to give their ancestors--a land flowing with milk and honey. There they will become prosperous; they will eat all the food they want and become well nourished. Then they will begin to worship other gods; they will despise me and break my covenant.
Then great disasters will come down on them, and this song will stand as evidence against them, for it will never be forgotten by their descendants. I know what these people are like, even before they have entered the land I swore to give them."
So that very day Moses wrote down the words of the song and taught it to the Israelites.
Then the LORD commissioned Joshua son of Nun with these words: "Be strong and courageous! You must bring the people of Israel into the land I swore to give them. I will be with you."

So I will work hard to make these things clear to you. I want you to remember them long after I am gone.

But these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing in him you will have life.

Take note of the fortified walls, and tour all the citadels, that you may describe them to future generations.

Now that I am old and gray, do not abandon me, O God. Let me proclaim your power to this new generation, your mighty miracles to all who come after me.

Then the LORD instructed Moses, "Write this down as a permanent record, and announce it to Joshua: I will blot out every trace of Amalek from under heaven."

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