The setting of Psalm 121 is of a pilgrim some distance from Jerusalem who can lift up his eyes and see the hills which encircle the temple (v. 1). With this view on his horizon, he asks, “From whence comes my help?” (v….
Attendance and worship are not the same. Not only does God expect His children to be in the habit of attending worship services (Hebrews 10:25), He also requires that such a habit results in acceptable worship—done in spirit and in truth (John 4:24). …
The words “sum” and “some” are homophones; i.e. words that sound the same but do not have the same spelling or definition. “Sum” is a noun used in mathematics to mean the answer to an addition problem; it denotes the totality of a set. …
Over twenty verses in Psalm 119’s tribute to God’s Word refer to diverse trials faced by the author. He was reproached (vv. 22-23, 51, 69), mistreated (vv. 61, 78), plotted against (vv. 95, 110), and had continuous opposition from his enemies (vv. 98,…
Humanity’s gravest danger is sin. This heinous spiritual cancer plagues all humans. Thankfully, Jehovah through His Word provides an all-sufficient remedy for sin. Send article as PDF
Physical and emotional hedonism are wildly popular philosophies in our world. Anything that feels good or that gives me pleasure is believed to be desirable; everything that does not ought to be avoided. Psalm 119:67 clearly contradicts this mindset. “Before I was afflicted,…
Without a doubt there has always been a distinct difference between the carnal definition of the best life and God’s. Psalm 119:11 encapsulates quite nicely God’s description of the best life possible. Here, it is written, “Thy word have I hidden in my heart…
The marvels of God’s creative genius are on panoramic display in nature. The heavens above, the earth beneath, the oceans around the globe, and the creation that fills our biosphere are resplendent with God’s manifold glory and wisdom. Send article as…
From Psalm 7, it has already been noted that David did the following things in response to the vicious persecution and slander of Cush the Benjamite. First, he declares his unwavering faith in Jehovah and his confidence in God’s deliverance (v. 1);…
Like the vast majority of Scripture, you will need help to misunderstand Paul’s simple declaration: “All who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution” (2nd Timothy 3:12). Jesus Himself said “when”, not “if” when He stated, “Blessed are you when…
