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David Gives 8 Reasons to Bless God
There is debate as to whether David is asking for deliverance from death or deliverance out of death by the resurrection. There is certainly much more to be understood as David gives eight reasons to bless God as he faces death …
A Prayer For Relief From Oppressors
This psalm teaches us how to pray when calamity strikes. Just like we are so prone to do the psalmist asks why?Why have you abandoned your own people? (v.1) “Thine enemies roar” (v.4)Why have you abandoned your own possessions? (v. 2) “They break down the carved wo …
This Reveals The Lord’s Glory in His Coming For us
We are told that the Earth is the Lord’s (v. 1). It is certainly true that every nook and cranny is His, but there is one spot to which he lays special claim and that is the land of Israel. The Palestinian Arabs and the P.L.O. say it belongs to them, but it doesn’t. It belongs to God, and he has deeded it …
The Foundation Work of Creation
This Psalm details the Lord’s glory in creation while revealing the fall of man and the cursed earth. This section of the Psalm (vv. 1-13) approximates the first 3 days of creation (Gen. 1:1-13). The Creator is greater than the creation and he is to be worshiped and not the creation (vv. 1-2). The …
God Helps Those Who Help Others
Solomon reigned in what has been referred to as Israel’s golden age. He built the magnificent temple, and even the pots and pans in the kitchen were made of gold. However he had pity on the poor and the weak and helped everyone who was poor and needy (vv. 12-13). He cared f …
Praise For The Word of God
Psalm 119 is the longest of the psalms. With 176 verses it is the longest chapter in the Bible. Every verse, except 4 or 5 contains a synonym for the Word of God. The Word of God is spoken of as “His Testimoniesâ€, “His waysâ€, “Your preceptsâ€, and “Your statutesâ€. It has an interesting …
From Slander to Safe in God
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 …
Anticipation of Praise
These next few verses of this Psalm may have been penned after David had escaped from his enemies and he wanted the people to recognize God’s system of justice (vv. 9-10). David was hunted by those whose love had turned to jealousy, and this was driving them to try to murder him. …
Serve The Lord With Gladness
There is little doubt that this is one of David’s poems. It seems to have been written to celebrate the bringing up of the ark to Jerusalem. David had attempted to bring the ark to Jerusalem, but he had gone about it in a wrong way and it ended in disaster (vv. 1-2). Now he is re …
Jerusalem – City of God
In Psalm 87 it is referred to as the “city of God (v. 3). The following outline lists the features: 1. Firm foundation (v. 1) – Remember our roots. Built on top of five mountains. 2. Favored …