Psalms 86-89 Do you work wonders for the dead?
From Psalms 86-89 Have you ever felt so sick and abandoned that you have cried out to the LORD for help? In today’s psalm the speaker fears death. His friends have abandoned him. He has [ Read More … ]
19 Psalms
Psalms 78-79 I will utter dark sayings from of old
From Psalms 78-79 This psalm consists of ‘dark sayings’ passed down from the fathers of Israel. Israel is in trouble. The audience must learn from these sayings if they are to continue as God’s people. The [ Read More … ]
Psalms 70-73 Until I went into the sanctuary of God, then I discerned their end
From Psalms 70-73 The desire for more and more wealth is common in this world. Some gain it by unjust means. The psalmist today opens up his heart and shares his struggles. He questions the [ Read More … ]
Psalms 58-65 He will bathe his feet in the blood of the wicked
From Psalms 58-65 Do you long to see the corrupt leaders of this world judged? So does today’s psalmist! Today’s psalm is a vehement condemnation of the corruption of leaders and judges. It calls for [ Read More … ]
Psalms 46-50 Your burnt offerings are continually before me
From Psalms 46-50 The psalm calls people to true faith in God. Israel has many people who offered sacrifices to the LORD. But for some that was as far as it went. Today we learn [ Read More … ]
Psalms 36-39 Trust in the LORD, wait on him and do good
From Psalms 36-39 Today’s psalm provides moral instruction. It gives guidance concerning how to live a moral God fearing life. It seeks to understand the apparent success and prosperity of people who adopt immoral lives. [ Read More … ]
Psalms 26-31 One thing have I asked of the Lord
From Psalms 26-31 In today’s psalm, the psalmist reveals what is truly important about the LORD. What he values the most. What do you love about the LORD? What would you give everything up for? [ Read More … ]
Psalms 17-20 The Lord dealt with me according to my righteousness
From Psalms 17-20 In today’s psalm David takes refuge in the LORD from his enemies. He cries out to the LORD and the LORD responds coming to his defense. David believes he has been rewarded [ Read More … ]
Psalms 1-8 Judge me, O Lord, according to my righteousness
From Psalms 1-8 Today we begin working through the Psalms. In today’s Psalm David has been unjustly accused of an act of treachery, including the breach of covenant obligations. He asks God to justify him [ Read More … ]
Psalms 146-150 The LORD takes pleasure in those who fear him
From Psalms 146-150 I generally enjoy the fact that God’s people, including myself can please the LORD. He has done so many things for us, lavishing his love on us that I think it is [ Read More … ]