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Psalm 80 Commentary The timing of this psalm is sometime after 587 BC, after the destruction of Jerusalem. It is a petition. The psalmist prays for restoration. God is the Shepherd of Israel. The mention of Joseph creates a picture of God’s relationship with Israel. The palmist wants us to think about the rich patriarchalContinueContinue reading “Psalm 80 Commentary”

Psalm 79 Commentary The psalm reflects on the events of 587 BC when Jerusalem was flattened by Babylon. God hates sin. The fate of the Canaanites had finally become the fate of Israel. The reason is simple: Israel was indistinguishable from the Canaanites, whom the LORD destroyed because of idolatry. The psalmist petitions the throneContinueContinue reading “Psalm 79 Commentary”

‎Psalm 78 Commentary ‎The Bible is primarily a record of God’s “praises, His strength, and His wonderful works that He has done.” Verse 4.‎These recorded facts must be communicated to our children. Don’t leave it to chance! Don’t let them learn these things from the streets! ‎‎The rest of us don’t have to cross theContinueContinue reading “Psalm 78 Commentary”

Psalm 77 Commentary Has God forgotten how to be gracious? Think of this question and see why the psalmist is troubled! He fails to reconcile the facts on the ground. On one side is God’s ever-present grace. On the other is real trouble. Where do the two meet? The saint isn’t a fool. By HisContinueContinue reading “Psalm 77 Commentary”

Psalm 76 Commentary The weapons of war lie still. The land is enjoying rest. The people of God are enjoying rest. The exodus had this end in mind. Let Israel return to the land of promise and find rest. And the God of Jacob is responsible for this rest, having a pronounced judgment against Israel’sContinueContinue reading “Psalm 76 Commentary”

God Is In Charge! Psalm 75 Commentary The psalmist declares the praises of the El-Shaddai God. He is the Judge. He times everything. He steadies the ship. Confusion won’t last. Let the wicked hear this message. In a world of unlimited confusion, the saint is left wondering if the LORD has full control of events.ContinueContinue reading “Psalm 75 Commentary”

Self-inflicted Pain. Psalm 74 Commentary The timing of this psalm is obviously some period after the reign of King Solomon. During the reigns of David and Solomon, Israel was prosperous. The destruction of the Sanctuary may refer to one of the many times when the Temple was ransacked by Israel’s enemies. It may even referContinueContinue reading “Psalm 74 Commentary”

Psalm 72 Commentary This psalm is more about Solomon than it is by Solomon. It can also be by an aged David writing concerning Solomon’s dynasty. There is a strong feeling, as well as several hints, that the psalmist reflects God’s promise of an everlasting dynasty to David – 2 Samuel 7. It must haveContinueContinue reading “Psalm 72 Commentary”

Psalm 71 Commentary The timing of this psalm is probably around David’s later years. He is advanced in years and not exactly enjoying the same youthful vigor, vitality, and sharpness. Aging comes with increased wisdom, but it is always packaged with body fragility and reduced physical strength. The days when women sing your victories areContinueContinue reading “Psalm 71 Commentary”