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God’s Steadfast Love – Psalm 36
“Every astronaut, everybody who’s been up into space, they say this, that it changes them, and they look at it and they’re kind of amazed and awestruck by the Earth and it beauty, but
Continue reading...Malicious Witnesses – Psalm 35
60-Minutes reported that in 2019 the United States Supreme Court ruled that Curtis Flowers, who had been imprisoned for 23 years, had his constitutional rights violated by the state of Mississippi. Brett
Continue reading...No Broken Bones – Psalm 34
This is one of the few psalms we have that gives us a historical setting in explanation of its origin. David had experienced the deliverance of God from death. As often, David’s experience as
Continue reading...Shout For Joy – Psalm 33
God doesn’t miss a beat. Those whose hearts he fashioned, and that’s everyone, garner his attention and His attention is scrupulous. He observes every one of our deeds. What is He looking
Continue reading...Forgiveness – Psalm 32
Paul quotes this wisdom psalm of David in Romans 4 as he seeks to defend his understanding of the gospel. Salvation is by faith alone, not works. David confirms this when he says there is the blessing
Continue reading...Into Your Hands I Commit My Spirit – Psalm 31:3-5
It is fun to think of God as our fortress. You can imagine awe-inspiring citadels of strength that no enemy could assail (like here, here, and here). For you are my rock and my fortress; and for your
Continue reading...Weeping May Tarry for the Night – Psalm 30
Whether this psalm was used at the dedication of the Tabernacle with the ark of the covenant being set up in Jerusalem (the Tabernacle is called the temple on several occasions), or a psalm that David
Continue reading...Ascribe Glory to Yahweh – Psalm 29
This is a praise psalm by David. It uses Yahweh’s personal identification 18 times. There is no doubt that at the time of this psalm’s composure the name Yahweh was vocalized by His people.
Continue reading...To You I Call – Psalm 28
David faces yet another severe challenge to his life and does what a man after God’s own heart should do, he prays. And when he gets assurance that his prayer is going to be answered, he praises
Continue reading...One Thing I Have Asked – Psalm 27:4,5
David didn’t want to literally live in the temple. He had his own palace for dwelling. But, in a figurative way, he could dwell in Yahweh’s house relationally. He could have intimate
Continue reading...Vindicate Me – Psalm 26
Leaders are especially susceptible to using their leadership for personal gain, and they are especially susceptible, therefore, to accusations of such, even if they are not true. Here is another psalm
Continue reading...I Lift Up My Soul – Psalm 25:1-7
I am ashamed of so many of my Evangelical friends who have lifted up their souls to a political party or a politician. They have looked to human deliverers to right the wrongs in our nation and restore
Continue reading...King of Glory – Psalm 24
This is a royal psalm, not talking about a human ruler, however, but the divine Ruler, Yahweh of hosts. His hosts include Israel’s army, but also the heavenly bodies, stars, sun and moon. “It
Continue reading...Yahweh Is My Shepherd/Host – Psalm 23
This is a psalm of trust. It is carried by two metaphors. The Shepherd/sheep relationship comprises the first four verses. In verses four and five, the switch from speaking third person (“He”)
Continue reading...Why Have You Forsaken Me? – Psalm 22
This psalm of David is a lament that turns to praise for deliverance. David feels abandoned by Yahweh to his enemies, whom he figuratively describes as bulls, lions, and dogs who are tearing at him.
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