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Psalm 53 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com It all starts with the rejection of the existence of God. At this point, you cannot do anything right. It is all evil; “all our righteous acts are like filthy rags.” It is all corruption and injustice, though having an appearance of goodness or righteousness. Sin is the rejection of the existenceContinueContinue reading “Psalm 53 Commentary”

Psalm 52 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Chapters 21 and 22 of the Book of First Samuel provide context for this psalm. Interestingly, there is very little evidence in this psalm of David’s real trouble and danger during this time. As a consequence of David’s visit to Ahimelech at Nob, King Saul murdered the entire town on suspicionContinueContinue reading “Psalm 52 Commentary”

Psalm 51 Commentarywww.lovingscripture.comFirst is the Book of Second Samuel chapter 11. David has sinned and he has tried everything possible to cover up his sin. Then the prophet Nathan shows up. We know David’s many big sins leading up to this point. We also know the prophet’s message to David. But what impact did God’sContinueContinue reading “Psalm 51 Commentary”

Psalm 50 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Another courtroom session. First in the dock is the saint. The ungodly will have his own turn but first, we have introductory remarks from the Judge.His name is the Mighty One, God, and the LORD. His name is described at length. It relates to the task at hand: judging the people.ContinueContinue reading “Psalm 50 Commentary”

Psalm 49 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Death is one of life’s most troubling riddles. We all experience it. Low or high; rich or poor; foolish or wise. The psalmist will use the harp to ponder this timeless puzzle. Let all the affected pay attention – which is everyone. So, this being the case, what is the pointContinueContinue reading “Psalm 49 Commentary”

Psalm 48 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Save for what Zion stands for, this psalm would be a difficult fit for our hearing. Many saints today have little appreciation of what it meant to have a mountain as their dwelling place. In the days when the mighty ruled and when physical security meant everything, the mountain provided security.ContinueContinue reading “Psalm 48 Commentary”

Psalm 47 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Clap your hands; shout to God; sound the trumpets; sing praises to God. The psalmist uses all these elements of worship in praising the Great King. In the background are several thoughts providing a natural basis for this praise psalm. The LORD Most High is awesome, the great King over allContinueContinue reading “Psalm 46 Commentary”

Psalm 46 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com God is our Refuge: A refuge is a physical place to which you run and seek protection. Protection against the surging seas is available but only when the individual escapes and becomes God’s refugee. God is our Strength: We can fight off our enemies with the unlimited strength that lies behindContinueContinue reading “Psalm 46 Commentary”

Psalm 45 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Imagine you are Solomon sitting on Israel’s throne. You should be dead worried when you hear ululations and compliments likening you to God. Nothing like this should be said about a mortal. Yet we have psalm 45. It is an easily observable fact of life that men and women have alwaysContinueContinue reading “Psalm 45 Commentary”

Psalm 44 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com It is an item of beauty when a generation can report on the testimony of their fathers. It means their fathers did a good job of passing on the message of the LORD as directed by scripture. It is important that we pass on to our children the values of hardContinueContinue reading “Psalm 44 Commentary”