Psalms 10:1–10:11 Does God hide (vv. 1-4)? At the very beginning the
psalmist was not complaining, but simply asking God to
hurry to his aid. Because it looks like the wicked may
triumph, he asks the Lord two big questions ... Read more
Psalms 9:11–9:20 The theme of this Psalm is that the judgment of God is
fair and just to all. Judgment upon David’s enemies
comes from the Lord, and this is true for us as well.
The instructions are to sing praises to the Lord and tell
the world about his unforgettable deeds (v.11). He
cares for the helpless and He ... Read more
Psalms 9:1–9:10 God had won a victory for David, so he sang a song of
praise to the Lord (vv. 1-2). David resolved to praise
God wholeheartedly, to tell of His wonders, to be joyful
in God, and to sing to Him. There is a big difference
between praising with the lips and praising with the
heart; between ... Read more
Psalms 8:1–8:9 In this Psalm David rejoiced in God’s creation and the
fact that the God of heaven, whose name is “excellent”,
should use people to rule the earth (vv. 1, 9). It shows
that God’s glory is more than a theological concept; it is
also linked to an emotional component called joy. It
reminds us that to ... Read more
Psalms 7:9–7:17 David let God be his defense (v. 10). He appeals to God
to ascend to His judgment seat. God tests the hearts
and minds (v. 9). Nothing is hidden from God. This can
be either terrifying or comforting. We don’t have to try
to impress God or to put on a false front. Instead, we
can trust God to help us ... Read more
Psalms 7:1–7:8 David wrote this psalm in response to the slanderous
accusations of those who claimed he was trying to kill Saul
and seize the throne (I Sam. 24:9-11). Instead of taking
matters into his own hands and striking back, David cried out
to God for justice (vv. 1-2). Much of David’s prayer in ... Read more
Psalms 6:1–6:10 David begins this psalm by rehearsing the sad condition in
which he found himself. We don’t know the cause of David’s
pain but whatever the cause, he sought God for the remedy.
Here was “a man after God’s own heart” who had not only
fallen but who persisted in pretending publicly that ... Read more
Psalms 5:1–5:12 David pleads with God to listen as he prays morning by
morning (vv. 1-3). It shows that his first thought each day
was prayer. One of the greatest needs among Christians is a
personal time with the Lord each day. For the most part both
parents and churches have failed to train their families ... Read more
Psalms 4:1–4:8 1. Plea (vv. 1-2). This opening section of Psalm 4 is divided in two: a. A Plea directed to God (v. 1).b. A Rebuke directed to the writers of people (v. 2). 2. &nbs … Read more
Psalms 3:1–3:8 This Psalm was thought to have been written when David
took flight from his own palace to hide himself from his
rebellious son Absalom. The historical background for this
can be found in 2 Samuel 15-17. David felt that he was in
the minority. There may have been as many as 10,000 ... Read more
Psalms 2:1–2:12 One of the most serious problems in the world today is noise
pollution. How can we make sense out of all the noise in our
world today? Psalm 2 helps us solve this important problem.
Have you ever wondered why it seems like God lets evil go
unpunished? Evil seems to be winning the world ... Read more
Psalms 1:1–1:6 This first Psalm presents two contrasting types of men whose
characteristics and careers will often be observed in the later
Psalms: the godly man (vv. 1-3) and the ungodly man (vv. 4-
6). The word “blessed” conveys the idea of happiness that
flows from a sense of well-being. We find here a comparison
between ... Read more
James 5:13–5:20 James has already said a lot about prayer but now he puts a
fitting climax to his letter with further instructions on the
subject. Two of the greatest weaknesses in the life of the
average Christian today is prayer and praise (v.13). There is
much need for prayer … Read more
James 5:7–5:12 In today’s passage James teaches that Christians are to be
patient and long-suffering in the hardships and injustices
which they may experience. He simply suggests that suffering
is to be expected by Christians in this hostile world. When it
comes it should be borne val … Read more
Recent commentaries
A Prayer For Help
Psalms 10:1–10:11
Does God hide (vv. 1-4)? At the very beginning the psalmist was not complaining, but simply asking God to hurry to his aid. Because it looks like the wicked may triumph, he asks the Lord two big questions ... Read more
The Judgment is Fair
Psalms 9:11–9:20
The theme of this Psalm is that the judgment of God is fair and just to all. Judgment upon David’s enemies comes from the Lord, and this is true for us as well. The instructions are to sing praises to the Lord and tell the world about his unforgettable deeds (v.11). He cares for the helpless and He ... Read more
A Glorious Victory in Battle
Psalms 9:1–9:10
God had won a victory for David, so he sang a song of praise to the Lord (vv. 1-2). David resolved to praise God wholeheartedly, to tell of His wonders, to be joyful in God, and to sing to Him. There is a big difference between praising with the lips and praising with the heart; between ... Read more
A Respect For God’s Handiwork
Psalms 8:1–8:9
In this Psalm David rejoiced in God’s creation and the fact that the God of heaven, whose name is “excellent”, should use people to rule the earth (vv. 1, 9). It shows that God’s glory is more than a theological concept; it is also linked to an emotional component called joy. It reminds us that to ... Read more
David Knows God’s Judgment is Fair
Psalms 7:9–7:17
David let God be his defense (v. 10). He appeals to God to ascend to His judgment seat. God tests the hearts and minds (v. 9). Nothing is hidden from God. This can be either terrifying or comforting. We don’t have to try to impress God or to put on a false front. Instead, we can trust God to help us ... Read more
David Unjustly Accused.
Psalms 7:1–7:8
David wrote this psalm in response to the slanderous accusations of those who claimed he was trying to kill Saul and seize the throne (I Sam. 24:9-11). Instead of taking matters into his own hands and striking back, David cried out to God for justice (vv. 1-2). Much of David’s prayer in ... Read more
David Cries Out For Mercy.
Psalms 6:1–6:10
David begins this psalm by rehearsing the sad condition in which he found himself. We don’t know the cause of David’s pain but whatever the cause, he sought God for the remedy. Here was “a man after God’s own heart” who had not only fallen but who persisted in pretending publicly that ... Read more
What Results do You Expect From Prayer?
Psalms 5:1–5:12
David pleads with God to listen as he prays morning by morning (vv. 1-3). It shows that his first thought each day was prayer. One of the greatest needs among Christians is a personal time with the Lord each day. For the most part both parents and churches have failed to train their families ... Read more
Peace Under Difficult Circumstances
Psalms 4:1–4:8
1. Plea (vv. 1-2). This opening section of Psalm 4 is divided in two: a. A Plea directed to God (v. 1).b. A Rebuke directed to the writers of people (v. 2). 2. &nbs … Read more
Do You Have Confidence in God’s Protection?
Psalms 3:1–3:8
This Psalm was thought to have been written when David took flight from his own palace to hide himself from his rebellious son Absalom. The historical background for this can be found in 2 Samuel 15-17. David felt that he was in the minority. There may have been as many as 10,000 ... Read more
Evil Only Seems to be Winning
Psalms 2:1–2:12
One of the most serious problems in the world today is noise pollution. How can we make sense out of all the noise in our world today? Psalm 2 helps us solve this important problem. Have you ever wondered why it seems like God lets evil go unpunished? Evil seems to be winning the world ... Read more
Characteristics of The Godly And Un-godly
Psalms 1:1–1:6
This first Psalm presents two contrasting types of men whose characteristics and careers will often be observed in the later Psalms: the godly man (vv. 1-3) and the ungodly man (vv. 4- 6). The word “blessed” conveys the idea of happiness that flows from a sense of well-being. We find here a comparison between ... Read more
The Prayer of Faith
James 5:13–5:20
James has already said a lot about prayer but now he puts a fitting climax to his letter with further instructions on the subject. Two of the greatest weaknesses in the life of the average Christian today is prayer and praise (v.13). There is much need for prayer … Read more
Be Patient and Persevering
James 5:7–5:12
In today’s passage James teaches that Christians are to be patient and long-suffering in the hardships and injustices which they may experience. He simply suggests that suffering is to be expected by Christians in this hostile world. When it comes it should be borne val … Read more