There are three great names that are usually used in reference to the Creator and Ruler of our universe. Each is used in the opening verses of Psalm 136. “Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. Oh, give thanks to the God…
Twice in the book of Psalms, there is an expose on the folly of idolatry (Psalm 115:4-8, 135:15-18). In each, there are three striking facts which demonstrate the utter folly of such a belief system. These are: Send article as PDF
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…
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. …
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…
Talking about unity is much easier than attaining it. Because of its strenuous challenges, far too many people choose to think of unity as “agreeing to disagree”. This is NOT a Scripturally accurate conception or definition. Send article as PDF
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…
Through His Word, God declares that “the effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much” (James 5:16). Psalm 132 illustrates this truth quite clearly. Send article as PDF
The life of a Christian is clearly designed to be one of spiritual growth and maturity (Hebrews 5:12-14). Having been born again through the incorruptible seed of God’s word which lives and abides forever (1 Peter 1:23), the child of God must lay…
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…
