Their delight is in the law of the LORD,
and they meditate on God’s teaching day and night.
(Psalm 1:2)
Psalm 1 is really a beatitude—which is a statement of
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Hallelujah! Happy are they who fear the LORD
and have great delight in God’s commandments!
(Psalm 112:1)
The whole of Psalm 112 is an encouragement for
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Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless God’s holy name.
(Psalm 103:1)
I must admit that I used to struggle with this verse many years ago. Growing up within the…
Arise, O God, and rule the earth, for you shall take all nations for your own. (Psalm 82:8)
Psalm 82 speaks of God presiding over a court case where other gods are on trial. This is…
Surely, our heart rejoices in you, for in your holy name we put our trust.
(Psalm 33:21)
Psalm 33 is hymn of praise with a specific purpose. It proclaims the Lord as the
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Hear this, all you peoples; give ear, all you who dwell in the world.
(Psalm 49:1)
Psalm 49 is a psalm that is announcing to those who hear these words of instruction about
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Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you keep me sage; you stretch forth your hand
against the fury of my enemies; your right hand shall save me.
(Psalm 138:7)
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LORD, who may dwell in your tabernacle? Who may abide upon your holy hill?
(Psalm 15:1)
Psalm 15 begins with this question: who may dwell in God’s tabernacle? Who may
abide upon God’s…
Show me your ways, O LORD, and teach me your paths.
(Psalm 25:4)
Psalm 25 is a psalm of prayer where the author is offering this prayer to God in which he is…
Say to God, ‘How awesome are your deeds! Because of your great strength
our enemies cringe before you.’
(Psalm 66:3)
{Note: Over the next several weeks I am going to be focusing upon…