Psalms

This Psalm speaks of God motivating various groups of people to turn to Him, believe in Him and obey Him. The Psalmist speaks of those who were in the wilderness lacking food and shelter. In their misery and pain they cried out to the Lord and He saved them, feeding and sheltering them. The Psalmist also speaks of those who were in “misery and chains because they had rebelled against the Word of God and…

In these passages the Psalmist speaks about Israel’s downfall in the promised land. When Israel occupied the land of Canaan, God instructed them to destroy the indigenous population. God told Israel to drive out the people and destroy the ones that remained. God instructed Israel to kill every person including men, women, and children. The indigenous people were steeped in sin. They worshiped demons and practice horrible things such as sacrificing children to the demons.…

In these passages the writer continues to speak of Israel’s history. Israel’s history is characterized by a repeating cycle.  Israel would be devoted to God and obey Him. God would bless Israel. Then, Israel would turn away from God to worship demons. God would punish Israel.  Then, they would turn back to God.  The cycle would then repeat. God had brought Israel out of bondage in Egypt by inflicting miraculous plagues on the Egyptians. Israel…

In these passages the Psalmist speaks of God remaining faithful to Israel despite Israel not remaining faithful to God. Israel was fickle and turned from God many times throughout the centuries. However, God still considers Israel to be His ‘chosen people.’ The Psalmist also speaks of the importance of justice and righteousness. He says, “How blessed are those who keep justice, who practice righteousness at all times.” Israel had turned away from these virtues. When…

These passages continue to speak of God keeping His promise to Abraham. God promised Abraham a multitude of descendants. He also promised to give Abraham’s descendants their own country in which to live. So, God  grew Israel into over 1 million people in Egypt. Then, God brought them out of Egypt to the land of Canaan. God brought them to the land that Israel occupies today. When God led Israel to His promised land, He…

These passages speak of God orchestrating events for His purposes. God had chosen a person from Mesopotamia to begin a nation of people that would serve God and be with God in Heaven. That person’s name was Abraham. God made a covenant with Abraham. He promised Abraham that Abraham would have many descendants. God made this promise when Abraham was 75 years old, and his wife Sarah was 65 years old. At that time Abraham…

In these passages the Psalmist writes of praising the Lord. He also writes about seeking the Lord. The Psalmist says, “Oh give thanks to the Lord, call upon his name; make known His deeds among the peoples. Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; speak of His wondrous glory in His Holy Name. Let the heart of those who seek the Lord be glad. Seek the Lord and His strength. Seek his face continually.” We…

This Psalm continues to describe God’s marvelous creation. Focusing on the Earth the Psalmist writes, “The Earth is full of Thy possessions. There is the sea, great and broad in which swarm without numbers, animals both small and great.” The Psalmist then speaks of God providing for all the creatures saying, “They all wait for Thee to give them their food in due season.” God provides nourishment for all creatures on the Earth. They don’t…

This Psalm speaks of God’s marvelous creation: The heavens and the Earth. It speaks of how God put all things together to sustain life here on the Earth. God provided habitats for all living things so that they may live and reproduce. These habitats include the oceans, rivers, streams, mountains, valleys and the deserts. All of these provide for the various living beings including man, animals, birds, fish and insects. Everything has a suitable place…

This Psalm speaks of God’s lovingkindness toward those who fear Him. It says that God’s lovingkindness is great, and it is everlasting. It never ends. God’s lovingkindness produces blessings in our lives. God’s lovingkindness also removes our transgressions from us. Our transgressions are an impediment to good things in our lives. They keep us from enjoying what the Bible calls Fruits of the Holy Spirit. When we put our trust in God, He gives us…