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Psalm 136 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Some have drawn a distinction between thanksgiving and praise. Thanksgiving is a response to the generosity of the LORD. More often than not, there is a list of known ‘gifts’. It is however not unusual to find the saint deep in thanksgiving for goods not received. Praise is admiration for whatContinueContinue reading “Psalm 136 Commentary”

Psalm 135 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com What comes immediately to the saint’s mind when they encounter the term praise? Compliment? Commendation, perhaps. The word praise has several synonyms but the closest fit to what we find in the first section of this psalm is admiration.   The servants are encouraged to praise the name of the LORD.ContinueContinue reading “Psalm 135 Commentary”

Psalm 134 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com While many temple activities were restricted to the daytime, some special activities needed to be done throughout the night. Therefore, there was always a need for a night shift for activities like guarding the Sanctuary and keeping the fire on. The message from this psalm seems to focus on these priestsContinueContinue reading “Psalm 134 Commentary”

Psalm 133 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com When brothers united in order to sin at Babel, the LORD commanded a curse, and men were scattered. Simeon and Levi were a perfect combination of violence and sin – the LORD scattered them in Israel. You fear for the world that is physically uniting in rebellion against the commandments ofContinueContinue reading “Psalm 133 Commentary”

Psalm 132 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Psalm 132 is a prayer for the LORD’s blessing upon the Sanctuary. Let the LORD bless the Sanctuary with His presence. The psalmist is very bold. He uses David’s desire to build the LORD a house as a counterweight. It didn’t come on ‘the cheap’. David endured hardships in the process.ContinueContinue reading “Psalm 132 Commentary”

Psalm 131 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com When David killed Goliath, he became a national hero. He was a well-respected army general. As a shepherd boy, David had incredible experiences with the sheep. Of course, he became the leader of God’s people but not until numerous near-death experiences while on the run from an enraged King Saul. YetContinueContinue reading “Psalm 131 Commentary”

Psalm 130 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Depending on the evangelist who the LORD used to deliver the word, the word salvation means a lot of things. To some, and because the evangelist talked about hell, salvation means being saved from hell. Indeed, this holds true for a generation that heard this type of message constantly. Other individualsContinueContinue reading “Psalm 130 Commentary”

Psalm 129 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com This psalm may be presented as a conversation between observers and Israel. Observers: Israel, tell us your story. How has it been with you and your enemies? Israel: Well, my enemies have prosecuted me cruelly ever since I was a youth. Observers: Tell us more about the persecution. Israel: Yes, theyContinueContinue reading “Psalm 129 Commentary”

Psalm 128 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com They said Christians have dull lives. Straight, yes; but too simple and too flat. No high notes. The marketers of this way are pathetic. Their product cannot sell. To contemplate joining this queue is to elect a life of trouble. How wrong! Just how wrong they are! Psalm 128 is beautiful!ContinueContinue reading “Psalm 128 Commentary”

Psalm 127 Commentary The first three verses appear to be satirical in nature. They would fit a direct extract from the Book of Proverbs. But what is the prophet talking about? We have two extreme examples. First: A construction project where “everything” is management, from a decision to build to architectural designs and actual work.ContinueContinue reading “Psalm 127 Commentary”