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I Love Yahweh – Psalm 116
This psalm is often used at funerals, particularly verse 15, “Precious in the sight of Yahweh is the death of his saints.” In the psalmist’s case, Yahweh preserved him from death.
Continue reading...Not to Us – Psalm 115
This psalm tells us that the earth has been given to the children of men by the God who created us. But we have, by and large, chosen to ignore Him and worship idols instead. We have even chosen to
Continue reading...The Presence of the God of Jacob – Psalm 114
We recognize the events mentioned here in poetic fashion. God made the Red Sea part with a dry path for Israel to use to escape the Egyptian army. He did the same thing to the Jordan River, so Israel
Continue reading...Who Is Like Yahweh Our God – Psalm 113
This is the first of the Hallel psalms (Psalms 113-118). In Israelite worship they were sung at Passover, after the morning sacrifice, chanted in the synagogue for Sukkot (Tabernacles), Hanukkah, and
Continue reading...Blessed Is the Man Who Fears Yahweh – Psalm 112
This psalm begins with Hallelu Yah, again, as does Psalm 111 and some of the Hallel Psalms (Psalms 113-118). It has the character of a wisdom psalm, which, much like Proverbs, extols and explains the
Continue reading...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
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