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Psalm 109 Commentary It’s not every day that you find a psalm as 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 pray forContinueContinue reading “Psalm 109 Commentary”

Psalm 108 Commentary 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 previously settledContinueContinue reading “Psalm 108 Commentary”

Psalm 107 Commentary 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 recounts theContinueContinue reading “Psalm 107 Commentary”

Psalm 106 Commentary 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 inclusion onContinueContinue reading “Psalm 106 Commentary”

Psalm 105 Commentary Give thanks. Call upon His name. Make known His deeds. Sing to Him. Talk of His wondrous works. Seek the LORD. Remember His marvelous works. If religion is all about works, these would be the works! But note the difference. Jesus is the object or the substance of the action verbs above.ContinueContinue reading “Psalm 105 Commentary”

Psalm 104 Commentary ‎‎The LORD God is very great. The rest of the psalm justifies this claim. The psalm also functions as a rebuttal of the absurdity of human claims to other causes behind creation. ‎‎Creation has an author. The intention is stated. There is both greatness and beauty. ‎‎The miracles of the New TestamentContinueContinue reading “Psalm 104 Commentary”

Psalm 103 Commentary Who is God? This psalm answers the question. He forgives all our iniquities and heals all our diseases. He redeems our lives from destruction. He crowns us with lovingkindness and tender mercies. He satisfies us with good things. He executes righteousness and justice for all who are oppressed. He is merciful andContinueContinue reading “Psalm 103 Commentary”

Psalm 102 Commentary 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 are likeContinueContinue reading “Psalm 102 Commentary”

Psalm 101 Commentary In 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 millions are sufferingContinueContinue reading “Psalm 101 Commentary”

Psalm 100 Commentary He Created Us! To think that the computer created itself would be unbelievably stupid. Mortals get close to this state when they claim that they are a product of random and unplanned chemical reactions! The psalmist has a different view. Humans are a product of God’s creation. Verse 3. You cannot beContinueContinue reading “Psalm 100 Commentary”