A good indicator of a man’s character and values is what makes him laugh, cry, and angry. Another indicator would be what it is he derives his greatest pleasure from. According to Psalm 147:10-11, Jehovah “does not delight in the strength of the…
Praising God is never to be a perfunctory matter. In the Old Testament, the exhortation is to “sing to the Lord with thanksgiving” (Psalm 147:7); in the New Testament, it is to sing and make melody in your heart to the Lord, “giving thanks…
To the naked eye, there are about 3-4,000 stars that can be seen on a clear, dark night. With a good pair of binoculars, that number rises to around 200,000. With a small personal telescope about 15,000,000 are visible. To the eyes of…
Within the book of Psalms there is an untiring effort made to emphasize the utter uniqueness of Jehovah. Psalm 147:2-6 is yet another focus upon the preeminent distinctiveness, and thus complete worthiness, of Jehovah. Here, it is written: “The Lord builds up Jerusalem; He gathers…
The second psalm in the Psalter’s “Hallelujah Chorus” (Psalms 146-150) begins with a call to worship—”Praise the Lord! For it is good to sing praises to our God; for it is pleasant, and praise is beautiful” (Psalm 147:1). These three vivid adjectives proclaim a mouthful about worship….
One of the praiseworthy facts about Jehovah that is listed in Psalm 146 is “the way of the wicked He turns upside down” (v. 9). The Scriptures contain an impressive track record of God’s ability to do this. Send article as PDF…
Regardless of whether death comes to a man unexpectedly or as the culmination of a lengthy battle with disease, the truth of Psalm 146:4 remains. “In that very day, his plans perish.” As the Son of Man Himself so eloquently stated, “I must…
The bulk of Psalm 146 is a contrast between misplaced faith in humanity (verses 3 and 4) and well-placed faith in God (verses 5 to 10). Here, it is written: “Do not put your trust in princes, nor in a son of man, in…
Though George Frideric Handel’s masterpiece was called the “Hallelujah Chorus”, the original composition preceded it by over 2,500 years. The final five psalms in the Psalter begin and end with the same exuberant exclamation “Praise the Lord!” (which translates the Hebrew word “hallelujah”). …
The climactic conclusion of David’s final composition in the Psalter (Psalm 145) returns to the very basics of human existence: my God and I. Send article as PDF
