From Psalms 146-150 Today’s psalm has a surprising ending. It is the second last psalm in the Psalter. It makes a closing statement like that of the book of Revelation in the NT when it [ Read More … ]
Welcome to this series of posts giving a survey of what the early church fathers have written about justification and works of law with reference to Paul. Click this link to go to the first [ Read More … ]
From Psalms 133-139 Today’s psalm is about living with the pain of the past. Have you ever got really angry at another and wished vengeance on them. Today’s psalm explores how the people of Judah [ Read More … ]
From Psalms 119.89-176 Today we look at the biggest psalm in the bible. It takes two normal daily readings to finish the whole thing as it is a massive 176 verses! It is Psalm 119 [ Read More … ]
From Psalms 115-118 The psalmist once feared death. He cried out to the LORD and the LORD saved him. Now he praises the LORD for his grace, righteousness and mercy. Today’s psalm is about thanking [ Read More … ]
From Psalms 106-107 Psalm 107 is an old poem which has been modified and reinterpreted to cater for a new situation. Some think the original was used in the temple for thanksgiving. People would give [ Read More … ]
Welcome to this series of posts giving a survey of what the early church fathers have written about justification and works of law with reference to Paul. Click this link to go to the first [ Read More … ]
From Psalms 96-102 Today’s psalm connects the five concepts of salvation, righteousness, covenant and kingdom together. The psalmist recalls the saving works of the LORD and rejoices. Its a simple song of praise where all [ Read More … ]
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 … ]
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 … ]