From Psalms 108-114 Psalms 111 and 112 are commonly called twin psalms because they are both acrostic poems, have numerous similarities (introductions, common words and phrases) and both psalms show characteristics of wisdom literature. Psalm [ Read More … ]
From Psalms 103-105 In today’s Psalm the Psalmist begins encouraging his own soul to bless the LORD. Throughout the Psalm he recalls all the reasons why he should do so. Towards the end his praise [ Read More … ]
From Psalms 90-95 Worship and warning. Today’s Psalm calls its hearers to worship the LORD because he is King over all gods and creator of the earth. The Psalmist then issues a warning to the [ Read More … ]
From Psalms 80-85 Psalm 85 is a communal prayer written in a time of need. They plead with the LORD to lay aside his wrath toward his people and restore them. They interpret the crisis [ Read More … ]
From Psalms 74-77 Today’s psalm invites the reader to join with others that, in the teeth of seemingly overwhelming evidence, God will judge and set right the horrible endemic evil in human existence. This post [ Read More … ]
From Psalms 66-69 The shining forth of the face of God upon his people describes God’s good will and blessing. A shining, bright face reveals a person of good disposition and is a sign of [ Read More … ]
From Psalms 51-57 The opening line of the Psalm is confronting! Especially towards those who claim there is no God. Is this something God’s people should say to all unbelievers? Or is there more to [ Read More … ]
From Psalms 40-45 There is extensive agreement among the majority of interpreters that Ps 42 and 43 should be interpreted as a single psalm. Psalm 42 is described as a lament. It is easier to [ Read More … ]
From Psalms 32-35 Today’s Psalm describes several well known qualities about God and well known among the faithful in Israel. The goodness and faithfulness of god, the glory of god in creation, God’s all-embracing providence [ Read More … ]
From Psalms 21-25 Today’s Psalm speaks about the close relationship between the LORD and his Christ. It reflects the dependence of the king’s authority and the future of God’s people on the steadfast love of [ Read More … ]