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Psalm 139 Father Knows Us Best
This Psalm of David gives a picture of how thoroughly God knows us. We should seek to know Him as completely as we can, for “when you did not know God, you served those which by nature are not gods”...
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Psalm 140 Deliver Me From Evil
A Psalm of David that recognizes how evil surrounds someone trying to live right. Paranoia involves fear without facts – this Psalm, however, deals with facts that give ample reason to be aware and...
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Psalm 141 Shut My Mouth
This Psalm of David could have originated at one of several times in his life, so the historical background is not definitely set, but it clearly is similar to other of his Psalms. Verses 1-2 appeal to...
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Psalm 142 From the Depth of Despair
This Psalm of David may well have been written from the cave of Adullam, while King Saul pursued him to kill him (1 Samuel 22:1). Verses 1-3 picture the “caveman” mindset; Verses 4-7 show the...
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Psalm 143 What If The Spirit Is Not Willing?
This Psalm of David tells us what to expect of life before death! Living for God in a hostile world is not easy but requires trust in God and a strong faith in His Word. Verses 1-2 give the plea;...
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Psalm 146 What Has God Done For Me, Lately?
These last 5 Psalms are called “Hallelujah Psalms” because they begin and end with that expression: “Praise – Jehovah,” or “Hallelujah.” The author, date, and setting of each Psalm is undetermined, but...
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Psalm 147 Jehovah is God – And We’re NOT!
These last 5 Psalms (146-150) are called “Hallelujah Psalms” because they begin and end with that expression: “Praise – Jehovah,” or “Hallelujah.” The author, date, and setting of each Psalm are...
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Psalm 148 The God Who Will Be Heard
These last 5 Psalms (146-150) are called “Hallelujah Psalms” because they begin and end with that expression: “Praise – Jehovah,” or “Hallelujah.” The author, date, and setting of each Psalm are...
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Psalm 149 The God Who Will Not Be Conquered
These last 5 Psalms (146-150) are called “Hallelujah Psalms” because they begin and end with that expression: “Praise – Jehovah,” or “Hallelujah.” The author, date, and setting of each Psalm are...
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Psalm 150 Praise the LORD, not men!
These last 5 Psalms (146-150) are called “Hallelujah Psalms” because they begin and end with that expression: “Praise – Jehovah,” or “Hallelujah.” The author, date, and setting of each Psalm are...
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Studies in the Book of Proverbs
(#4) Listen to Your Parents, not a “Gang!” 1:8-19 Verses 8-9: The father, whose work may occupy much time, gives “instruction,” while the mother, whose work principally should be family, gives “law.”...
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Studies in the Book of Proverbs #8
(#8) The Wise Trust God And Improve Their Lives 3:1-12 Following God’s Wisdom brings out the best qualities in us, as we learn to have total confidence in God’s guidance. Heeding Wisdom will give one:...
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Reading wisely
I love books! Ask Doug or our children and they will tell you that I love books. I wish I had a finished storage building with book cases so I could store all my books in one place. Of course I would...
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Psalm 137 What 70 Years of Regret Did
Because of their horrendous sins, God’s people (both Northern Israel and Southern Judah) were violently removed from their Promised Land for 70 years (2 Kings 17:5-23; 2 Chronicles 36:15-23). This...
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Psalm 138 God’s Name Works
A Psalm of David that is so typical of David’s other Psalms, full of praise to God. Verses 1-2 God’s Name is worshiped above all gods; Verses 3-5 God’s Name is glorified above all kings; Verses 6-8:...
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