Distressed by Lies – Ps 120
Psalm 120:1 In my distress I cried unto the Lord, And he heard me. Psalm 120 was written by a person who is in distress. His distress was caused by people who told lies and were deceitful (v.2). The purpose
Month: March 2019
When We Go Astray – Ps 119:113-176
The tone of Psalm 119 implies that the writer of the Psalm was experiencing mistreatment from his enemies. Psalm 119 is his attempt to remind himself of the truths of God’s Word in the midst of trouble. He also confesses
My Meditation all the Day – Ps 119:57-112
Again, we read how the Word of God was central to the Psalmist daily life. Even though he was robbed by the wicked, but he still had God’s law and arose at midnight to give thanks (v.61-62). Affliction reminded him
Loving the Word – Ps 119:1-56
Psalm 119:47 And I will delight myself in thy commandments, Which I have loved. Psalm 119 contains 176 verses, the majority of which speak about God’s Word in some way. Various terms are used for God’s Word: law, testimonies, ways,
The Lord’s Mercy Endures Forever – Ps 118
Great faith in someone required several things: Confidence that the one we are trusting is trustworthy. Trust that is built up through repeated acts of power and faithfulness. Help and faithfulness even in times of real difficulty and distress. Psalm
Praise the Lord All Nations – Ps 117
The Lord is worthy of praise. All nations, all people should praise Him. Why? Because His merciful kindness is great toward us and the truth of the Lord endures for ever. Therefore, we should praise the Lord. As we meditate
Book Review: What’s Best Next by Matt Perman
At some level, I think all people want to be productive and effective. Everyone desires to do something, be something, or accomplish something in life. Books on productivity, however, are not always written by people who are concerned with glorifying
I Love the Lord Because – Ps 116
This is a deeply personal Psalm in which the writer thanks the Lord for delivering him from a near-death experience. He is so thankful and so grateful for how God has delivered him. He says I love the Lord for
Our God Is Alive! – Ps 115
This Psalm reminds us of some very important truths: v.1 Only the Lord is worthy of glory, especially because of His mercy and truth. v.2-3 When the heathen ask where our God is, we can tell them that He is
Tremble at the Presence of the Lord – Ps 114
The Bible Knowledge Commentary says the following about Psalms 113-118: Psalms 113–118 form the Hallel, a collection of songs sung at the great festivals of Israel—Passover, Pentecost, and Tabernacles—as well as on other holy days. At Passover, for example, Psalms