Psalms

Sermons on Psalms (18)

The Criticized Psalms J.G. Vos on the "Imprecatory" Psalms

This article considers the view of J.G. Vos on the imprecatory psalms. It first offers a number of unsatisfactory solutions that have been offered to the question of whether it is appropriate to use these psalms. Then it offers Vos's solution.

The Flow of the Psalms – Introduction

Very often the book of Psalms is seen as a random collection of individual poems on a variety of topics. This framework assures very little to no awareness exists of a comprehension of the book’s total message, specific emphases, or any flow of the book’s structure and theology. Taking into account the structure of the book of Psalms as a whole makes significant contributions to the interpretive process. In the Introduction these points are expanded upon by Robertson.

The Riches of the Psalms

This article is an introduction to the book of Psalms. The arrangement and collection of the Psalms is discussed as well as the singing of the Psalms (the Psalms as part of the liturgy and songbook). The history of the Psalmody is also mentioned. The author also looks at Jesus Christ and the Psalms and the interpretation of the Psalms.

Psalm 91:10-11 - No Evil Shall Come Near Your Tent…

God’s protection under the “tent” of faith means not a guarantee that believers will escape all suffering or death — but a promise that those who dwell in the shelter of the Most High may trust His protection in trouble. The call is not to presume safety as a magical shield, but to rest in the Lord as refuge, finding peace that transcends outward calamity or plague.

Psalm 23 – The Shepherd Lord

This article offers some expository notes on Psalm 23.

Psalm 23:1 - The LORD is My Shepherd

This article on Psalm 23:1 looks at the Lord as the Shepherd of our lives.

Psalm 23:4 - The Comfort of the Rod and the Staff

This article is about Psalm 23:4: God as our shepherd in times of fear and danger. But it also shows how shepherds must be leaders, and what this leadership means.

Psalm 23 - The Shepherd-Lord

This article looks at the main theme of Psalm 23.

Psalm 24 – Lift Up Your Heads

This article offers some expository notes on Psalm 24.

Psalm 24 - Who may Ascend the Hill of the Lord?

This article is about Psalm 24 and the Ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Psalm 24:3 - Ascension

This article looks at the importance of the ascension of Jesus Christ from the perspective of Psalm 24:3.

Psalm 25 – The Sins of My Youth

This article offers some expository notes on Psalm 25.

Psalm 26 – We Preach Not Ourselves

This article offers some expository notes on Psalm 26.

Psalm 27 – The Lord Is Our Light

This article offers some expository notes on Psalm 27.

The Twenty-Seventh Psalm

This article is a meditative reflection on Psalm 27.

Psalm 28 – The Need for Answered Prayer

This article is an exposition of Psalm 28.

Psalm 29 – Thunderhead Holiness

This article offers some expository notes on Psalm 29.

Psalm 29 – A Masterpiece

In this article on Psalm 29:1, the author discusses the fact that creation is a masterpiece of the Lord.

Psalm 29 – The Voice of the LORD

This article is on Psalm 29:3-4, about hearing the voice of the LORD even through the darkness.

Psalm 30 – Gladness for Sackcloth

This article offers some expository notes on Psalm 30.

Psalm 31 – The Secret Pavilion

This article offers some expository notes on Psalm 31.

Psalm 33 – The Cosmos: God's Breath on a Cold Morning

This article offers some expository notes on Psalm 33.

Psalm 34 – Not One Bone

This article provides some expository notes on Psalm 34.

Psalm 35 – Dried Out Sins in a Can

This article offers some expository notes on the imprecatory psalm, Psalm 35.

Dangers for Our Souls: Self-Flattery

Self-deception and self-flattery are characteristics for the wicked. From Psalm 36:2 the article discusses various forms of self-flattery and the punishment of self-flattery.

Psalm 36 – Mercy and Faithfulness, Full of Stars

This article offers some expository notes on Psalm 36.

Psalm 37 – Can't Even Find the Stump

This article provides some expository notes on Psalm 37.

Psalm 37:1-11 - Meekness is Not Weakness

This article on Psalm 37:1-11 looks at what meekness is.

Psalm 39 – We Are Not Smoke Forever

This article offers some expository notes on Psalm 39.

Psalm 40 – A Preacher of Righteousness, Not Morality

This article offers some expository notes on Psalm 40.

Psalm 40:6-8 - Have You had Your Ear Pierced?

This article on Psalm 40:6-8 is about our willing service to God.

Psalm 41 – God Helps Those Who Help the Helpless

This article offers some expository notes on Psalm 41.

Psalm 42 – The Breakers of Jehovah

This article offers some expository notes on Psalm 42.

How Should We Preach Christ in Every Sermon? A Psalm (Psalm 42)

This article offers ways to preach Christ from Psalm 42.

Psalm 42 – Tears for Food

In this article on Psalm 42:3, the author looks at our crying and tears as the doorway to finding hope and contentment in our life with God.

Psalm 43 – Judge Me, O God

This article offers some expository notes on Psalm 43.

Psalm 44 – Like Sheep for the Slaughter

This article offers some expository notes on Psalm 44.

Psalm 47 – The Shields of Earth

This article offers some expository notes on Psalm 47.

The Translation of Elohim in Psalm 45:7-8

Psalm 45 forms part of the forty-two psalms in the "Elohist Psalter." Having surveyed the setting and content of the Psalm, the author considers the translation options of "Elohim" in verses 7-8.

Psalm 46

This is a chapter from the book Christ's Psalms, Our Psalms and focuses on the exposition of Psalm 46.

Be Still and Know That I Am God

From Psalm 46:10 this article shows that for the believer to be still, he must know God in his character, and see God as he works out his sovereign purpose in this life.

Psalm 48 – Walk about Zion

This article offers some expository notes on Psalm 48.

Psalm 48 - This God is Our God Forever and Ever

This article on Psalm 48 is about the greatness of God.

Psalm 49 – Wealth and Death

This article offers some expository notes on Psalm 49.

Psalm 50 – Rite and Ritual

This article offers some textual notes on Psalm 50.

Psalm 51 – When Crushed Bones Rejoice

This article offers some textual notes on Psalm 51.

Psalm 51:7 – Purification

This article is an exposition of Psalm 51:7, which reveals a repentant King David.

Whiter Than Snow – Big Grace

Chapter 4 is a short meditation on Psalm 51:5.

Whiter Than Snow – On Being Sustained

Chapter 2 is a short meditation on Psalm 51:12.

Whiter Than Snow – Mercy Me: Psalm 51 and Everyday Life

Chapter 1 is a short meditation on Psalm 51:1.

Psalm 51 - Un-Sin Me, Lord!

This article on Psalm 51:7 is about the request that the Lord will cleanse our lives from sin.

Psalm 51:8b - Broken Bones Heal Stronger

In this article on Psalm 51:8, the author discusses our healing when we are crushed by sin.

Psalm 52 – Reading the Story Lived

This article offers expository notes on Psalm 52.

Psalm 53 – Functional Atheism

This article offers some expository notes on Psalm 53.

Psalm 54 – According to His Truth

This article offers some expository notes on Psalm 54

Psalm 55 – Mischief in the Midst of It

This article provides some expository notes on Psalm 55.

Psalm 56 – I Know God Is for Me

This article provides some expository notes on Psalm 56.

God's Lachrymatory

This is a short article on Psalm 56:8 and the matter of suffering.

Psalm 58 – Before the Pot Heats Up

This article provides some expository notes on Psalm 58.

Psalm 59 – Deception and War

This article offers some expository notes on Psalm 59.

Psalm 60 – The Wine of Astonishment

This article offers some textual notes on Psalm 60.

Psalm 61 – A Rock That Is Higher Than I

This article offers some expository notes on Psalm 61.

Psalm 61:3 - The Higher Rock

This article is a study of Psalm 61:3b.

Psalm 62 – Low and High Degree

This article offers some expository notes on Psalm 62.

Psalm 63 – The Marrow and the Fat

This article offers expository notes on Psalm 63.

Psalm 63 - Wilderness, Worship, Treason and God

This article is a meditation on Psalm 63. In this Psalm, David remembers times of worship in the house of God.

Psalm 64 – Poetic Justice

This article offers expository notes on Psalm 64.

Psalm 65 – The God Who Hears

This article offers expository notes on Psalm 65.

Psalm 66 – Refined Like Silver

This article offers some textual notes on Psalm 66.

Psalm 67 – Nations Singing for Joy

This article offers expository notes on Psalm 67.

Psalm 68 – Let God Arise

This article offers some textual notes on Psalm 68.

Psalm 69 – What Makes the Humble Glad

This article offers some textual notes on Psalm 69.

Psalm 70 – On Telling God to Hurry Up

This article offers some textual notes on Psalm 70.

Psalm 71

This article offers textual notes on Psalm 71.

Psalm 72 – A King Prays for a King According to God’s Will

This article contains an exposition of Psalm 72, as well as questions and discussion points for Bible study.

Psalm 72:20 – Final Prayer

This article is on Psalm 72:20 and the Anointed King of God.

Psalm 73

This article provides textual notes on Psalm 73.

Psalm 73: The Distortion of Envy

This article, through the window of Psalm 73:2, explores the sin of envy. It shows that envy is not an emotional response to what is, but an interpretation of what is.

Psalm 73:22-23 – Overruled for Good

This article on Psalm 73:22-23 is about rebelliousness, being close to God and grace.

Psalm 74

This article offers expository notes on Psalm 74.

Psalm 74:9 – Seeing the Signs

This article on Psalm 74:9 is about apostasy from the Word of God, and withdrawal and the revelation of God.

Psalm 75

This article provides some expository notes on Psalm 75.

Psalm 76

This article offers some expository notes on Psalm 76.

Psalm 78:4-9 - The Relay Race

In this article on Psalm 78:4-9, the author discusses parenting and the great deeds of God, and also the example of faith that parents must show their children.

Psalm 79 – Grace and Glory

This article offers some expository notes on Psalm 79.

Psalm 80 – Teach Us, Lord

This article offers some expository notes on Psalm 80.

Psalm 81 – Open Your Mouth

This article provides some expository notes on Psalm 81.

Psalm 82 - God Judging the Gods

In this article on Psalm 82, the author looks at government and law and order.

Psalm 84 – The Temple Singers

This article considers who the singers were inside the Temple. It looks at Psalm 84, and reflects on where the small birds nested and sang.

Wilt Thou Not Revive Us?

What is revival? Why do we need it? Who is responsible to bring it? What role can the church play? These are four questions that this article will answer from Psalm 85.

Psalm 85 - Waiting Upon God

This article on Psalm 85 is about trouble, prayer and waiting on the Lord.

Psalm 86:4 - A Servant Prays

This article on Psalm 86:4 is about the prayer of a servant to his Master.

Psalm 86:8 - There is No God Like You

This article on Psalm 86:8 is about how we should exalt God in our prayer.

Psalm 87 - Zion, City of our God

This article on Psalm 87 is about the church as residence of God, and as mother of spiritual children.

Darkness Is My Closest Friend

When you face moments of darkness in your life, how should you respond? Psalm 88 asks you to be honest before God.

Psalm 88 - The Darkness is My Closest Friend

This article on Psalm 88 looks at a believer who sometimes feels deep terror, sorrow and utter loneliness.

Psalms – Yhwh and Time

This chapter presents a detailed exegesis of Psalm 90.

Psalm 90 - Teach us to number our days

This article is about old age, and looking at eternal life and the purpose of life (from the perspective of Psalm 90).

No Plague near Your Tent: Reading Psalm 91 During a Global Pandemic

The article provides a word of encouragement from the study of Psalm 91 during the time of a global pandemic. Reading Psalm 91 will remind you that all of these promises God made are all yours in Christ.

Psalm 92:1-2 - Giving Thanks to God

This article is about our gratitude and thankfulness for the goodness of God. It is a gratitude that makes us sing.