Author Archives: Joseph Malekani

Psalm 30 Commentary “Do not let my enemy triumph over me,” David prays. The New Testament saint knows who the enemy is. Let him not triumph! For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness inContinueContinue reading “Psalm 30 Commentary”

Psalm 29 Commentary Verse 1 addresses the “mighty ones” or the “heavenly beings”. Let them praise the LORD! But then, everything else in the psalm talks about the voice of the LORD over the elements of nature. Probably the mighty ones, or the heavenly beings, are transformed souls whose walk with the LORD is blameless.ContinueContinue reading “Psalm 29 Commentary”

Psalm 28 Commentary.Let the wicked be punished. This is David’s plea. The identity of the “wicked” can be interesting. You and I would easily qualify under this category. Do not take me away with the wicked. Verse 3. Hidden in this supplication is an admission of guilt. There are many times when the saint mustContinueContinue reading “Psalm 28 Commentary”

Psalm 27 Commentary The real value of Christianity is the future restoration of Eden life, back to the Garden of peace and tranquility. Yet the saint is aware of the interventions of the LORD on a daily basis. We experience a healthy dosage of generosity here and in real-time. I remain confident of this: IContinueContinue reading “Psalm 27 Commentary”

Psalm 26 Commentary Vindicate me, Lord, for I have led a blameless life. Verse 1. This is David Surely I was sinful at birth, sinful from the time my mother conceived me. Psalm 51:5. Probably another David? Yes, we can be confused by claims to be blameless when these claims come from David! This psalm is aContinueContinue reading “Psalm 26 Commentary”

Psalm 25 Commentary It is said that no man is an island. But suffering can isolate you completely. You become lonely in the midst of a crowd. The saint must then look to the only source of company and help, God. The psalmist suffers, but the suffering has brought him closer to his God. “TeachContinueContinue reading “Psalm 25 Commentary”

Psalm 24 Commentary In the first two verses, the LORD claims ownership of the earth and the world. There is a serious tone of exclusivity to the claim. There is no shared ownership!Unlike pagans, believers understand and appreciate the LORD’S exclusive ownership of both the earth and the world. The earth may be thought ofContinueContinue reading “Psalm 24 Commentary”

Psalm 23 Commentary Probably the most read, most well-known, and most quoted psalm. Psalm 23 is simply a beautiful and timeless gem! The interest with which we read this psalm increases quickly as we realize that we are hearing the shepherd’s voice. Days and nights spent behind and ahead of the flock can always beContinueContinue reading “Psalm 23 Commentary”

Psalm 22 Commentary Crucifixion. What else? The unanswered prayer of the LORD Jesus Christ to have the cup of suffering waved, the mocking, the dividing of clothes, and the insults of the unbelievers. It is an appropriate distraction imposed by the messianic message to the original context. We cannot be wrong. In reality, the originalContinueContinue reading “Psalm 22 Commentary”

Psalm 21 Commentary The blessings of the LORD can be a source of great joy. Strength, victory, status, and life. The list can be endless if one cares to count! On the list is a special blessing: The presence of the LORD. Verse 6. In a world of zero adversity, these blessings would not exist.ContinueContinue reading “Psalm 21 Commentary”