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His Praise Endures Forever – Psalm 111
Though this is not considered one of the Hallel psalms (Psalms 113-118), it does begin with Hallel, Hallelu Yah. It is a psalm of praise, as they are, introduced with a command to praise Yahweh. Praise
Continue reading...Yahweh Says to My Lord – Psalm 110
In Israel Yahweh has been very careful to separate the powers or powerful people. No one can be both priest and king. Prophet, priest and king have separate jurisdictions. A king can be a prophet,
Continue reading...May Another Take His Office – Psalm 109
David, as a type of Messiah, will see aspects of his life replicated by Messiah. Indeed, even as David had someone close to him betray him, someone who had to be replaced in his office, so Jesus had
Continue reading...My Heart Is Steadfast – Psalm 108
Hold your hand in front of your face and it is all you can see. Hold it out from you and it takes on smaller perspective. When we face problems it is easy to see them as if right in front of our face
Continue reading...Oh Give Thanks to Yahweh – Psalm 107
Not too many years ago there was a trend in Evangelical churches to give cardboard poster testimony to God’s deliverances while singing “O How He Loves Us.” Hear is an example. The
Continue reading...He Remembered His Covenant – Psalm 106
This psalm is in many ways a companion to Psalm 105, with its emphasis, once again, on remembering. Here the psalmist rehearses God’s people’s failure to remember and the consequences of
Continue reading...Remember the Wondrous Works He Has Done – Psalm 105
There are over 70 references in Scripture to remembering God’s deeds on our behalf. Memory plays a crucial role in our faith and faithfulness. Oh give thanks to the LORD; call upon his name; make
Continue reading...When You Hide Your Face – Psalm 104
The southwestern United States has been in drought conditions since, roughly, 1999, but the last couple of years have seen a radical increase in what is called “exceptional drought” (Earth
Continue reading...Bless Yahweh, O My Soul – Psalm 103
Some key theological statements in this psalm: Yahweh forgives all our iniquity Yahweh heals all our diseases Yahweh is slow to anger Yahweh does not deal with us according to our iniquities (grace) Yahweh’s
Continue reading...You, O Yahweh, Are Enthroned Forever – Psalm 102
This is a very unusual introduction to this psalm. It tells us how to frame it and use it. When we are afflicted, especially when it is affliction that comes because our nation is under judgment from
Continue reading...No One Who Practices Deceit – Psalm 101
In a January 23, 2020 article in The Bulwark, Napp Nazworth wrote: Earlier this month, President Trump led an evangelical religious revival. Evangelicals who support Trump sometimes defend their position
Continue reading...Make a Joyful Noise – Psalm 100
In the church I grew up in as a child I remember reciting this psalm often. It made me feel good inside. Making a joyful noise, being glad to serve God, being identified as His people and the sheep
Continue reading...You Were a Forgiving God to Them – Psalm 99
It is most interesting in this psalm that three great heroes in Israel’s history are mentioned, three priests, we are told. We may not normally think of Moses as a priest, but rather as Israel’s
Continue reading...Sing For Joy – Psalm 98
The Israel-centric aspect of Scripture is explained by Paul in Romans 11. Israel is the natural branches of the vine God has planted and is growing into His kingdom, but Gentiles have been grafted in.
Continue reading...You Are Exalted – Psalm 97
When Jesus comes again he will defeat the antichrist in battle before Jerusalem and establish his throne from that holy city. He will judge the nations, separating the “sheep” (believers)
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