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Psalm 113 Commentary The term ‘heavens’ may loosely be translated as the skies. However, the term ‘universe’ would be more appropriate for our day. The LORD is enthroned above the universe. The thought would be that the LORD created the universe, among many other things. The universe is nothing but space, measured by parameters suchContinueContinue reading “Psalm 113 Commentary”

Psalm 112 Commentary Psalm 112 opens with a paradox. How can you delight in what you fear? Interesting! What a way to describe the Christian walk! They fear the LORD, yet they find great delight in His commands. Consequently, they are blessed. Then the psalm proceeds to show us what it means to be blessed.ContinueContinue reading “Psalm 112 Commentary”

Psalm 111 Commentary Great, glorious, majestic, lasting, righteous, compassionate, powerful, faithful, just, generous, upright, holy, and awesome. The psalmist has associated all these descriptive terms with the Creator God’s works, deeds, or wonders. How does this list compare with the picture that the saint has of his or her God? We are invited to ponderContinueContinue reading “Psalm 111 Commentary”

Psalm 110 Commentary We have three “personalities”: The LORD, the Lord, and the psalmist. The psalmist is an observer. He is privy to the conversation between the LORD and the Lord. Consequently, he plays the role of the reporter. Of course, we also have Melchizedek, the people (Israel), and the pagan kings. Victory for God’sContinueContinue reading “Psalm 110 Commentary”

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”