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Psalm 120 Commentary In just 7 short verses, Psalm 120 comes to a close. It feels like a cheat, having come from Psalm 119, which is the longest chapter in the entire holy script! Verse 1. The distressed psalmist cries out to the LORD. Are there hints in this chapter to help us understand theContinueContinue reading “Psalm 120 Commentary”

Psalm 119 Commentary Standing at 176 verses, Psalm 119 dwarfs a combination of 6 books of the Bible, starting with the smallest. Such is the importance of the subject of Psalm 119! It is all about the Word. It should be about the Word that became flesh and dwelt amongst us! Reading Psalm 119 isContinueContinue reading “Psalm 119 Commentary”

Psalm 118 Commentary This psalm should be famous for its messianic content, but its fame comes from something else. You easily understand why credible bible scholars insist on context and more context! “This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.” Verse 24. We often (almost always) quote this psalm to motivateContinueContinue reading “Psalm 118 Commentary”

Psalm 117 Commentary What could possibly be the message if a man were asked to say stuff in just two lines? Let’s find out from Psalm 117. It is the shortest chapter in the entire holy script. First is one loud call to everyone to praise the LORD. It is a call to worship theContinueContinue reading “Psalm 117 Commentary”

Psalm 116 Commentary To love the LORD as a response to God’s generosity is a natural reaction. The saved always respond by loving the Savior. Return to your rest, O my soul. And why not? The LORD has been good to me. This is all fine until you read the next line. “Precious in theContinueContinue reading “Psalm 116 Commentary”

Psalm 115 Commentary Our God is in heaven; he does whatever pleases him. Verse 3.The psalmist presents a hugely important subject, especially during a time of countless temples, gods, and shrines. Yahweh doesn’t reside in human structures. Yes, the LORD God is in Heaven. “But will God really dwell on earth? The heavens, even the highestContinueContinue reading “Psalm 115 Commentary”

Psalm 114 Commentary Psalm 114 is like a PowerPoint presentation of God’s interventions. The graphics are truly powerful. They also relate to us a rich history of Israel’s experiences under the watchful eye of Yahweh.God intervened. The material world also responded. Creation answered the call. The Red Sea parted. At Mount Sinai, the mountain shookContinueContinue reading “Psalm 114 Commentary”

Psalm 113 Commentary The term ‘heavens’ may loosely be translated as the skies. However, the term ‘universe’ would be more appropriate for our day. The LORD is enthroned above the universe. The thought would be that the LORD created the universe, among many other things. The universe is nothing but space, measured by parameters suchContinueContinue reading “Psalm 113 Commentary”

Psalm 112 Commentary Psalm 112 opens with a paradox. How can you delight in what you fear? Interesting! What a way to describe the Christian walk! They fear the LORD, yet they find great delight in His commands. Consequently, they are blessed. Then the psalm proceeds to show us what it means to be blessed.ContinueContinue reading “Psalm 112 Commentary”

Psalm 111 Commentary Great, glorious, majestic, lasting, righteous, compassionate, powerful, faithful, just, generous, upright, holy, and awesome. The psalmist has associated all these descriptive terms with the Creator God’s works, deeds, or wonders. How does this list compare with the picture that the saint has of his or her God? We are invited to ponderContinueContinue reading “Psalm 111 Commentary”