The Greatness of God

       In Psalm 135, the composer emphatically states, “For I know that the Lord is great, and our Lord is above all gods” (v. 5).  In the next nine verses, He details three ways that Jehovah’s greatness is clearly demonstrated in our world.  These are:    Send article as PDF…

God’s Goodness, Pleasantness, and Greatness

       It is only fitting that the first psalm after the final Song of Ascent is an exuberant call to worship.  Once the traveling pilgrim has arrived at his destination, it is only fitting that his focus is upon joyous, heartfelt worship of Jehovah. …

Keeping the Main Thing the Main Thing

       For about a decade there was prominently posted on our family’s refrigerator door the following counsel: “The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.”  Its purpose was to remind an active set of parents that busy-ness is not the…

Jehovah’s Oath to David

       The words of Jehovah’s oath to David with its lone condition contain four cardinal truths that deserve closer examination.  Psalm 132:11-12 explains the oath and its terms as follows: “The Lord has sworn in truth to David; He will not turn from it: ‘I will set upon…

Genuine Peace

       The annals of history are crowded with numerous people—known and unknown—who desired but never found peace.  Like an elusive shadow, they never could quite lay hold of that which would calm their restless, fevered spirit.  In Psalm 131, David gives three valuable insights…

Abundant Redemption

       At the conclusion of Jesus’ conversation with Simon the Pharisee in Luke 7, the Lord stated a most significant truth: Those who are forgiven much are those who love much; “but to whom little is forgiven, the same loves little” (v. 47).  His…