Author Archives: Joseph Malekani

Psalm 96 Commentary A Call to Worship the LORD the Righteous Judge http://www.lovingscripture.com”For all the gods of the nations are idols, but the Lord made the heavens.” Verse 5.The term ‘idols’ refers to lifeless objects that mortals install in place of the Creator God. It also refers to pretender animate objects that seek to imitateContinueContinue reading “Psalm 96 Commentary”

Psalm 95 Commentarywww.lovingscripture.comNearly all worship practices in the house of God today come from psalms such as this one. We can sing, shout, and give thanks in song; we can bow down in worship as well as kneel before the LORD our Maker.Of course, other psalms will talk about clapping of hands, dancing, lifting hands,ContinueContinue reading “Psalm 95 Commentary”

Psalm 94 Commentary The LORD Implored to Avenge His People http://www.lovingscripture.com Let there be no confusion. The roadmap is clear. The wicked will be destroyed but not now. It is a future event. The godly will be avenged but not now.   “You grant them relief from days of trouble, till a pit is dug forContinueContinue reading “Psalm 94 Commentary”

Psalm 93 Commentary The Majesty of the LORD http://www.lovingscripture.com Who doesn’t stand in awe of God’s creation? Man’s built environment gives us a ‘wow’ experience but nothing beyond that. But nature speaks. It informs man about the God of creation. Sea storms, wild and roaring, they are a living phenomenon. They speak of strength, persistence,ContinueContinue reading “Psalm 93 Commentary”

Psalm 92 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com The thoughts of the LORD are profound. Senseless people think there is nothing to life’s times and events. They think no one is driving the ship. They install themselves as captains and feel they can define their own. But the saint can sit down at night and take stock of theContinueContinue reading “Psalm 92 Commentary”

Psalm 91 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com The Security of One who Trusts in the LORD Resting in the shadow of the Almighty brings the thought of the cloud by day under which Israel sheltered in the desert. The mention of the refuge and fortress brings out two aspects of protection. Firstly, the refuge is a direct referenceContinueContinue reading “Psalm 91 Commentary”

Psalm 90 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com The human author of the Book of Genesis is speaking. It is a prayer to the God who had revealed Himself as the IAM God at the Burning bush. Psalm 90 reflects on some foundational truths as presented in the Torah.The Creator God exists before creation and after creation. He isContinueContinue reading “Psalm 90 Commentary”

Psalm 89 Commentarywww.lovingscripture.com”For what futility you have created all humanity!” Verse 47b. What is the point of life? The psalmist seems to be pondering this timeless question.He has the facts of God’s unchanging promise to David on one hand; and the ugly realities of his day on the other hand. The troubles of the nationContinueContinue reading “Psalm 89 Commentary”

Psalm 88 Commentary A Petition to Be Saved from Death http://www.lovingscripture.com The New Testament saint doesn’t have the fears of this psalm. We are drawn to the LORD of the resurrection. By believing in Jesus, we have life. The words of the LORD Jesus Christ remain with us.“I am the resurrection and the life. TheContinueContinue reading “Psalm 88 Commentary”

Psalm 87 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com The psalm is celebrating Jerusalem as the seat of Israel’s government. Its splendor is evidence of God’s blessing on the nation. Egypt, Babylon, and Cush are long-established civilizations. The fact that they think of Jerusalem as a special city further consolidates Jerusalem’s status.A thriving Jerusalem delivers the thought of God’s faithfulness.ContinueContinue reading “Psalm 87 Commentary”