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Psalm 83 Commentary The psalmist references several high points from the rich history of the nation. It’s a history of God’s victory over Israel’s enemies. Then comes the petition. “Cover their faces with shame, LORD, so that they will seek your name.” Of course, don’t think of evangelism when the psalmist thinks of the enemyContinueContinue reading “Psalm 83 Commentary”

Psalm 82 Commentary Like begets like. The children of God are also gods, exactly like their father. A chicken cannot have a puppy for a baby. It should be simple logic. A man can only be fathered by another man. The claim by the man Jesus Christ to be the Son of God is interesting.ContinueContinue reading “Psalm 82 Commentary”

Psalm 81 Commentary You called in trouble, and I delivered you. For this, let Israel sing aloud. This is section one, where we hear the voice of Israel calling out for help. But the second section is different. We hear the voice of the LORD. But there is no one to listen. Communication has brokenContinueContinue reading “Psalm 81 Commentary”

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”