Wresting Scripture
“Then the devil took Him up into the holy city, set Him on the pinnacle of the temple and said to Him, ‘If You are the Son of God, throw Yourself down. For it is written: ‘He shall give His angels charge over you,’…
Tag: psalms
Our Dwelling Place
The beginning declarations of Psalms 90 and 91 are striking. “Lord, You have been our dwelling place in all generations” (Psalm 90:1); “He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of…
The Legacy of the Righteous
Your legacy is not determined by what the preacher says at your eulogy. It is etched into history by the choices you make during the days that comprise your lifetime. Moses’ counsel in Psalm 90 is to seek God’s compassion and mercy (vv….
Numbering Our Days
“So, teach us to number our days that we may gain a heart of wisdom” (Psalm 90:12) is the climactic conclusion to Moses’ thoughtful and sobering contemplation of Jehovah’s eternal nature, the brevity of life, and the certainty of God’s righteous judgment (Psalm…
The Certainty of God’s Righteous Judgment
The Old Testament was written for the spiritual education of Christians (1 Corinthians 10:11). One of its important purposes is to reveal that God’s wrath is against all human ungodliness and unrighteousness (Romans 1:18). Every transgression of and disobedience to the Law given…
The Brevity of Life
Numerous comparisons are used in Scripture to impress upon our minds the brevity of life—the movement of a weaver’s shuttle (Job 7:6), the duration of morning fog (James 4:14), the appearance and then disappearance of one’s shadow (Job 14:2). In Psalm 90: 4-5,…
The Everlasting to Everlasting God
As a creature whose existence is predicated on time, it is a strenuous challenge to thoroughly ponder upon the timelessness of God. Moses writes: “Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever You had formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting…
Moses’ Meditation and Prayer
According to its superscription, Psalm 90 is “a prayer of Moses the man of God”. It is probably better described as a meditation (vv. 1-11) followed by a prayer (vv. 12-17). Send article as PDF
How long, Lord?
Echoing through the history of the righteous is this plaintive cry. Send article as PDF
Jehovah’s Mercy and Faithfulness
According to its superscription, Psalm 89 is intended to be instructive. Ethan’s Maschil focuses on Jehovah’s mercy and faithfulness; this is introduced at the outset: “I will sing of the mercies of the Lord forever; with my mouth will I make known Your faithfulness to…