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Psalm 132 Commentary Psalm 132 is a prayer for the LORD’s blessing upon the Sanctuary. Let the LORD bless the Sanctuary with His presence. The psalmist uses David’s desire to build the LORD a house as a counterweight. He has a weightier reason – the LORD’s promise to David for an everlasting dynasty. But thereContinueContinue reading “Psalm 132 Commentary”

Psalm 131 Commentary When David killed Goliath, he became a national hero. He was a well-respected army general. As a shepherd boy, David had incredible experiences with the sheep. Of course, he became the leader of God’s people, but not until numerous near-death experiences while on the run from an enraged King Saul. Yet itContinueContinue reading “Psalm 131 Commentary”

Psalm 130 Commentary Depending on your background, salvation can be many things. To some, and because the evangelist talked about hell, salvation means being saved from hell. Other individuals think of salvation in terms of freedom from addictions and a host of other enslaving habits. We should be grateful to the LORD for Psalm 130.ContinueContinue reading “Psalm 130 Commentary”

Psalm 129 Commentary This psalm may be presented as a conversation between observers and Israel. Observers: Israel, tell us your story. How has it been with you and your enemies? Israel: Well, my enemies have persecuted me cruelly ever since I was a youth. Observers: Tell us more about the persecution. Israel: Yes, they haveContinueContinue reading “Psalm 129 Commentary”

Psalm 128 Commentary They said Christians have dull lives. No high notes, just straight lines. Flat and too simple. This product is terrible! It cannot sell! To contemplate joining this queue is to elect a life of trouble. How wrong! Just how wrong they are! Psalm 128 is beautiful! They are blessed. Their work earnsContinueContinue reading “Psalm 128 Commentary”

Psalm 127 Commentary This psalm sounds like the Book of Proverbs! It begins by pouring scorn on human effort, management, diligence, and watchfulness. Shouldn’t people build houses? Won’t a couple sit down and plan to have children or not to have them? And should childlessness become a source of shame? Because of these thoughts, arisingContinueContinue reading “Psalm 127 Commentary”

Psalm 126 Commentary We can see two sections. Verses 1 to 3 report on the events of the initial restoration. The captives are back in Jerusalem. The city is once again lively with people. It is a happy moment for the psalmist. Verse 4 carries the thought that there is need more restoration. Some captivesContinueContinue reading “Psalm 126 Commentary”

Psalm 125 Commentary The Security of God’s People Believers are rock-solid and stable. They cannot be shaken. The reason is simple: “The LORD surrounds His people”. Mountains are permanent fixtures in creation. God’s presence with His people is compared to the mountains around Jerusalem. It is permanent! But what has happened to Israel? Has theContinueContinue reading “Psalm 125 Commentary”

Psalm 124 Commentary What if the LORD had not been on our side? Let the saint answer this question. The enemy didn’t stand a chance against you because the LORD said no. And the LORD broke the hunter’s trap. The saint is unharmed and free like a bird. Let the saint thank the LORD. TheContinueContinue reading “Psalm 124 Commentary”

Psalm 123 Commentary The term ‘Servant of the LORD’ is a very high title reserved for men and women with special callings. Moses had the rare privilege of being addressed as such. To be a servant at the Heavenly Palace is no small achievement! The psalmist here refers to the general servanthood of believers. TheyContinueContinue reading “Psalm 123 Commentary”