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Month: May 2015

Psalm 18 Commentary

Psalm 18 Commentary
Psalm 18 Commentary

Turn to Psalm 18. Psalm 18 Commentary: Genre Throughout our series in the Psalms, we’ve often been reminded of the fact that a majority of the psalms are in the lament genre. And we all know now that lament psalms are known for their depiction of the psalmist’s enemies – how truly evil they are, what… Continue reading Psalm 18 Commentary

Published May 31, 2015
Categorized as Psalms Tagged Old Testament Poetry, Old Testament Wisdom

Psalm 17 8 Meaning

Psalm 17 8 Meaning
Psalm 17 8 Meaning

Now, David follows up his statement of confidence in his own innocence with some requests to God in verses 6 through 8. Particularly, David asks for protection – based on God’s loyal covenant love. Let’s read verses 6 through 8. 6 I have called upon thee,for thou wilt hear me, O God:incline thine ear unto… Continue reading Psalm 17 8 Meaning

Published May 24, 2015
Categorized as Psalms Tagged Old Testament Poetry, Old Testament Wisdom

Psalm 17 Commentary

Psalm 17 Commentary
Psalm 17 Commentary

Turn to Psalm 17. Psalm 17 Commentary: Superscription As you can see from the superscription of this psalm, it’s a “prayer” of David. And this is a rare designation for a psalm. It’s more common for the superscription to tell us that what’s to follow is a “psalm”. We’ve seen other terms being used as… Continue reading Psalm 17 Commentary

Published May 24, 2015
Categorized as Psalms Tagged Old Testament Poetry, Old Testament Wisdom

Psalm 16 2 Commentary

Psalm 16 2 Commentary
Psalm 16 2 Commentary

We trust that this Psalm 16 2 commentary will help you understand this verse… In Psalm 16 2 David reminds himself of what he has said to the Lord. Psalm 16 2 Commentary David’s Master He at some point has told the Lord that he’s his lord. He’s told Yahweh that he’s David’s Adonai. His… Continue reading Psalm 16 2 Commentary

Published May 17, 2015
Categorized as Psalms Tagged Old Testament Poetry, Old Testament Wisdom

Psalm 16 11 Meaning

Psalm 16 11 Meaning
Psalm 16 11 Meaning

Psalm 16 11 Meaning: Context And the end of his meditation in Psalm 16, David expresses that he is satisfied with God because he believed that he would enjoy God forever. Verses 9 through 11. 9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope. 10 For thou wilt… Continue reading Psalm 16 11 Meaning

Published May 17, 2015
Categorized as Psalms Tagged Old Testament Poetry, Old Testament Wisdom

Psalm 16 Commentary

Psalm 16 Commentary
Psalm 16 Commentary

Psalm 16 Commentary: Introduction Let’s turn to Psalm 16 for this Psalm 16 commentary. So often, the psalms are a means of communicating an emotion of the author. In Psalm 16, I believe the emotion that David is expressing is this: Satisfaction with God. That’s what David is feeling and what he wants to express… Continue reading Psalm 16 Commentary

Published May 17, 2015
Categorized as Psalms Tagged Old Testament Poetry, Old Testament Wisdom

Psalm 15 Commentary

Psalm 15 Commentary
Psalm 15 Commentary

Let’s turn to Psalm 15. Psalm 15 Commentary: Genre & Theme Psalm 15 is a reflective or meditative psalm. David has this one thought in mind that he’s going to mull over and ponder throughout the 5 verses of Psalm 15. And that thought is this: The blameless character of one who knows God. So… Continue reading Psalm 15 Commentary

Published May 10, 2015
Categorized as Psalms Tagged Old Testament Poetry, Old Testament Wisdom

Psalm 14 Commentary

Psalm 14 Commentary
Psalm 14 Commentary

Psalm 14 Commentary: Introduction Turn to Psalm 14. In Psalm 14, David is meditating on this theme: Atheism. The lack of belief in and obedience to God. Atheism in its INTELLECTUAL, theoretical form. And atheism in its PRACTICAL form – in the way that it’s worked out in the lives of practically every single human… Continue reading Psalm 14 Commentary

Published May 10, 2015
Categorized as Psalms Tagged Old Testament Poetry, Old Testament Wisdom

Psalm 13 Commentary

Psalm 13 Commentary
Psalm 13 Commentary

Psalm 13 Commentary: Introduction How does it feel to lose? Do you like that feeling? Of losing a game or a match or a contest? If you’re a husband – how does it feel to lose to your wife? Well, you’re probably more mature than I am and so you probably don’t struggle with the reality… Continue reading Psalm 13 Commentary

Published May 3, 2015
Categorized as Psalms Tagged Old Testament Poetry, Old Testament Wisdom

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