In this Psalm the writer speaks of Israel turning from God. They had forgotten the miraculous deeds that God did for Israel in Egypt. They turned to their natural sinful desires. The writer says, “For…
In this Psalm the writer Asaph speaks of Israel receiving God’s laws and commandments but not being obedient to them. Israel witnessed God’s power and enjoyed God’s blessings. However, they did not take God’s guidance…
In this Psalm Asaph speaks of God’s apparent rejection of Israel. He wonders if God’s favor will be ever return to Israel. Asaph writes, “Will the Lord reject forever? And will He never be favorable…
In this Psalm the writer says, “Make vows to the Lord your God and fulfill them.” According to the Bible, making vows to God is serious business. God expects us to fulfill them, and there…
This Psalm, like many others, is written from a dual perspective. The Psalmist Asaph speaks first. Then God speaks. God speaks of how He deals with the righteous and the wicked of the Earth. God…
In this Psalm the writer, Asaph, is in despair. The Temple in Jerusalem had been destroyed, and it appeared that God had abandoned Israel. There were no longer any Prophets who spoke the truth. There…
In this Psalm, the writer Asaph speaks of the apparently easy and prosperous lives of the wicked people. Asaph perceived that the wicked had no hardships or pains as did Asaph. The wicked people were…
In this Psalm David writes of his son, Solomon, who would become King after David. David asks God to make Solomon’s kingdom great and enduring. David prays that Solomon’s kingdom will be characterized by justice…
In these passages David acknowledges God’s lifelong blessings and guidance. David was aware of and relied on God’s help since David was a young boy. David first observed God’s help when David was a shepherd…
In these passages David expresses his need for God during challenging and painful moments in David’s life. David writes, “I am afflicted and needy; Hasten to me! O God! Thou art my help and my…