Category: Biblical Reflections

Psalm 118:1–4 (NKJV) 1 Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. 2 Let Israel now say, “His mercy endures forever.” 3 Let the house of Aaron now say, “His mercy endures forever.” 4 Let those who fear the LORD now say, “His mercy endures forever.” The psalmist … Continue reading Praise God for His Mercy (Psalm 118)

1 Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles! Laud Him, all you peoples! 2 For His merciful kindness is great toward us,  And the truth of the Lord endures forever.  Praise the Lord! There are three things to notice here.  First, praise is appropriate for everyone, and actually is commanded.  Whether Gentile or Jew, all peoples … Continue reading Everybody Praise the Lord! (Psalm 117)

The psalmist begins by declaring his love for the Lord.  His love is based on God's willingness to hear his prayers.  The writer also pledges his allegiance to the Lord for all his life.  When he felt the pains of death, he called on the name of the Lord for deliverance.  But when He called … Continue reading Thanksgiving for Deliverance (Psalm 116)

The writer of this psalm recounts points of Israel's history of deliverance from Israel by describing the earth's reaction to the events.  He begins by setting the stage: 1 When Israel went out of Egypt, The house of Jacob from a people of strange language, 2 Judah became His sanctuary, And Israel His dominion. From … Continue reading He Will See You Through (Psalm 114)

The psalmist here begins with another admonition to praise the Lord.  This time, the writer lists not his attributes, but rather His acts.  Psalm 111 looked at the motivation and quality of the acts of God, but this psalm looks at his acts in light of the obedience of man.  The man who fears the … Continue reading The Condition of the Righteous (Psalm 112)

"Praise the Lord!" the psalmist proclaims as he opens up this psalm of acclaim to his Lord.  His descriptions of the Lord include attributes such as greatness, honor, gloruy, righteousness, and wonderful works.  He names God as a provider of food and heritage.  His works are full of purity and justice.  He redeems His people … Continue reading Praise the Lord! (Psalm 111)

David begins psalm 109 with a complaint against an enemy that has oppressed him.  This enemy lied, hated, and returned to him evil for good.  David then asked the Lord to bring judgement on him.  He wanted his enemy to die or at least be destitute.  He wanted him to have no progeny, and be … Continue reading The Great Messiah Reigns (Psalm 109 – 110)