In Psalms, chapter thirty-two, verse two is a part of verse one, which Romans four, verses six through eight quotes to show God treats sincerely repentant sinners as righteous, not because righteousness is something they earn through works, but receive as a gift when they confess their sins and believe in the Lord, as in …
In Psalms, chapter thirty-two, verse one describes the only happy people who have received forgiveness for their sins from God who have left the sensual way to join the life of Christ. They no longer have to deal with the guilt weighing their minds and consciences. Such blessed peace is open to all sinners who …
In Psalms, chapter thirty-one, verse five, these were Jesus’ last words before He died on the cross in Luke twenty-four, verse thirty-six. Similarly, these words Stephen used in Acts seven, verse fifty-nine, “And they stoned Stephen, calling upon God, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” They both used these words in their dying hours because …
In Psalms, chapter thirty-one, verses one through twenty-four, this psalm is a personal prayer expressing distress and lament because of enemies, as in verses four and eight, illness, in verses nine to ten, and desertion of friends, as in verses eleven to thirteen. Jeremiah used a phrase from this psalm from verse thirteen to express …
In Psalms, chapter thirty, verse six, secure in his prosperity, the psalmist assumed that his wealth and success made him so strong that nothing could destroy his happiness. God then withdrew His protective hand and brought serious trouble and helplessness into his life, causing him to experience the need for God’s continual care and presence, …
In Psalms, chapter twenty-eight, verses one through nine, a believer may feel that God is not listening to their prayers, as in verses one to three. The experience will not be the norm as long as we continue to draw near to God through Christ, as in Hebrews four, verse sixteen, and chapter seven, verse …
In Psalms, chapter twenty-seven, verse thirteen, trusting in God and being confident in His love and goodness are indispensable for persevering in faith. As believers, we may experience severe tests, yet nothing can bring us to despair and defeat as long as we keep our eyes on God in faith and hope. Amid the darkness, …
In Psalms, chapter twenty-seven, verse four, as in Psalms twenty-six, the psalmist seeks the presence of God. It is the one thing he mostly treasured in his life, and he prays for it with singleness of purpose. God Himself calls all of us to the same purpose. “Seek ye my face,” as in verse eight. …
In Psalms, chapter twenty-six, verse eight, the psalmist’s happiness does not come from associating with the world, as in verses four to five and verses nine through ten, but from being in the “house” and “congregation” of the Lord, as in verse twelve, where God’s presence and power manifest among His people, where God’s glory …
In Psalms, chapter twenty-five, verse fourteen, personal knowledge of God and intimate fellowship with Him are for those who fear Him and turn away from evil. What does this mean? Proverbs three, verses five through seven, answers. “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart, and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy …
