A Fundamental Message of the Psalms
Life has its seasons. In nature there has been a continuous cycle of seedtime and harvest, cold and hot, winter and summer (Genesis 8:22) since the completion of the flood. Send article as PDF
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Beatitudes in the Psalms
The book of Psalms begins with a beatitude and concludes with a thunderous chorus of praise for God (Psalms 146-150). Between these two terminal points, the blessed are described in the following ways: Send article as PDF
Predictive Prophecies in the Psalms
Predictive prophecy is the seminal proof of the Bible’s divine authorship. It is what infallibly proves that the sixty-six books of the Scriptures are unique from all others. It is what clearly demonstrates that the Bible is the inspired, inerrant, written revelation of…
The Psalter’s Final Anthem of Praise
Psalm 150 serves as a most excellent conclusion to the Psalter. Three important prepositions—in, for, and with—help to succinctly summarize the theme of the Jews’ hymnal. Send article as PDF
God’s Soldiers
Those who have a skewed view of Christianity find the words of Psalm 149:6 impossible. “Let the high praises of God be in their mouth and a two-edged sword in their hand.” Send article as PDF
God’s Pleasure in Meekness
God highly prizes meekness. Send article as PDF
The Blessedness of Meekness
Centuries before Jesus’ beatitude in His sermon on the mount, the Psalmist extolled the greatness and blessedness of meekness with these words: “the Lord takes pleasure in His people; He will beautify the meek with salvation” (Psalm 149:4 KJV). Send article as…
Another New Song
Though others had sought to praise Jehovah with previous psalms, the composer of Psalm 149 rightfully believed that it was most fitting to write another. Therefore, he writes, “Praise the Lord! Sing to the Lord a new song and His praise in the assembly of saints” (v….
Three of Jehovah’s Unique and Praiseworthy Features
As the composer of Psalm 148 concludes his paean of praise, He succinctly states three of Jehovah’s unique and praiseworthy features when he writes: “Let them praise the name of the Lord, for His name alone is exalted; His glory is above the earth and heaven. And…
The Universal Praiseworthiness of Jehovah Part Two
Psalm 148’s clarion call to zestful praise of Jehovah begins with the heavens (vv. 1-6; see yesterday’s post). It concludes with an equally rousing call to earth’s creations—”Praise the Lord from the earth, You great sea creatures and all the depths; fire and hail,…