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Psalm 103 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com “The LORD has established His throne in heaven, His kingdom rules over all.” Verse 19. These words become heavier each time you think of the man who said them. In an age when kings ruled with absolute power, the temptation to think of themselves as gods was very high. But DavidContinueContinue reading “Psalm 103 Commentary”

Psalm 102 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com The psalmist contrasts two existences. Coming up first is the sphere of mortals. They are in distress; real suffering. The psalmist brings it home. He even forgets to eat his food. He is now only skin and bones. Lonely and abandoned, his name has become misfortune itself.   His days areContinueContinue reading “Psalm 102 Commentary”

Psalm 101 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com In many some Western countries, quoting the scriptures to explain a moral situation has become a civil offense. One could lose her job for it or be in danger of a jail term. Where such threats don’t exist, the saint still feels the discomfort of talking about God’s love when millionsContinueContinue reading “Psalm 101 Commentary”

Psalm 100 Commentary Worship the LORD With Gladness http://www.lovingscripture.com You cannot be joyful without first having joy. And joy is the fruit of the Spirit. We easily understand why this ‘joy’ business is such a difficult thing in the world today. Of course, several joy imitations exist but real joy can only come from withinContinueContinue reading “Psalm 100 Commentary”

Psalm 99 Commentary The LORD Reigns http://www.lovingscripture.com The LORD reigns. The psalmist then describes the reign of the LORD: Greatness, awesome, holiness, justice, righteousness, and forgiving. See how fallen humanity is. It despises the rule of God. Holiness, justice, righteousness, and forgiveness are despised and the saint is scorned for attempting them. The world operatesContinueContinue reading “Psalm 99 Commentary”

Psalm 98 Commentarywww.lovingscripture.comThe lyrics have changed; the song is therefore different. The LORD had done something new. The song is therefore new. Let the saint sing this new song.So what is the big news to explain the psalmist’s exuberance?The psalmist is jubilant because of the salvation of the LORD, the marvelous deeds of the LORD.ContinueContinue reading “Psalm 98 Commentary”

Psalm 97 Commentary The LORD’s Power and Dominion http://www.lovingscripture.com We see nothing but the terror of evil. Ungodliness is on the increase. Satan seems to have a free lane. Yet Psalm 97 declares the LORD reigns. Consequently, let the earth be glad; let the distant shores rejoice. How do you reconcile the two conflicting facts?ContinueContinue reading “Psalm 97 Commentary”

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”