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Psalm 113 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com 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, possibly. Within the universe are galaxies. One galaxy knownContinueContinue reading “Psalm 113 Commentary”

Psalm 112 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com 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 beContinueContinue reading “Psalm 112 Commentary”

Psalm 111 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com 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 toContinueContinue reading “Psalm 111 Commentary”

Psalm 110 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com The Lord says to my lord: “Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet.” There is only one LORD, the Creator God, God Almighty. We don’t have questions on that one. The second lord is definitely the subject of Matthew 22 verses 43 to 45. But theContinueContinue reading “Psalm 110 Commentary”

Psalm 109 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com It’s not every day that you find a psalm so lacking in generosity as this one. Instead of blessing, he has cursed. He has wished misfortune on the ungodly. How does this psalm stand in the congregation of the New Testament thoughts that specifically call the saints to forgive and prayContinueContinue reading “Psalm 109 Commentary”

Psalm 108 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Shechem, Sukkoth, Gilead, Manasseh, Ephraim, and Judah; are portions of land within the Abrahamic land. The LORD is still talking about His promise to settle Israel in the Promised Land. Their mention, therefore, invokes thoughts of God’s faithfulness in still wanting Israel to enjoy rest. Shechem and Sukkoth are places previouslyContinueContinue reading “Psalm 108 Commentary”

Psalm 107 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Praise has to do with the person and character of the Creator God. It is a reaction to the awe and wonder of what the LORD is or does. Thanksgiving on the other hand is personal and deals mostly with our experiences as we interact with our God. This psalm recountsContinueContinue reading “Psalm 107 Commentary”

Psalm 105 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com “Translate His wonders into music! Keep your eyes open for God. Watch His works.”  The Message Bible seems to curve towards a more proactive approach to praise. “Tell everyone you meet what He has done!” Then the psalmist zooms in on the LORD’s covenant with Abraham. The contract involved, on oneContinueContinue reading “Psalm 105 Commentary”

Psalm 106 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Praising God is not a commonplace act. One must qualify. “Who can proclaim the mighty acts of the LORD or fully declare His praise?” Those who act justly and always do what is right. Who would think praising God can be this expensive? The psalmist then asks the LORD for inclusionContinueContinue reading “Psalm 106 Commentary”

Psalm 104 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com There is beauty and awe. There is also elegance. The design is top to bottom. But actually, there is neither top nor bottom. Simply put, the LORD is very great. Mortals live in a world of limits and so we have the top part. The LORD created the universe. His dwellingContinueContinue reading “Psalm 104 Commentary”