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Monday, December 23rd, 2024
the Fourth Week of Advent
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Bible Commentaries
Psalms

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Chapter 1
The Blessed Man Meditates on God's Law.
Chapter 2
God's Anointed King Reigns Over Nations.
Chapter 3
David's Morning Prayer During Absalom's Rebellion.
Chapter 4
Evening Prayer for Deliverance and Peace.
Chapter 5
Morning Prayer for Guidance and Protection.
Chapter 6
Prayer for Mercy During Illness and Distress.
Chapter 7
Prayer for Deliverance From Persecution and False Accusations.
Chapter 8
God's Majesty in Creation and Human Dignity.
Chapter 9
Praise for God's Justice and Deliverance of the Oppressed.
Chapter 10
Prayer for God to Act Against the Wicked.
Chapter 11
Trust in God's Righteous Judgment.
Chapter 12
Prayer for Deliverance From Lies and Oppression.
Chapter 13
Cry for Help and Trust in God's Salvation.
Chapter 14
The Folly of Denying God; God's Concern for the Righteous.
Chapter 15
The Character of Those Who Dwell With God.
Chapter 16
A Song of Trust in God's Protection and Guidance.
Chapter 17
Prayer for Protection From Enemies and Vindication.
Chapter 18
David's Song of Thanksgiving for Deliverance.
Chapter 19
God's Glory in Creation and His Perfect Law.
Chapter 20
Prayer for the King's Victory in Battle.
Chapter 21
Thanksgiving for the King's Victories Granted by God.
Chapter 22
A Cry of Anguish and a Song of Praise.
Chapter 23
The Lord Is My Shepherd; A Psalm of Trust.
Chapter 24
The King of Glory and His Righteous People.
Chapter 25
Prayer for Guidance, Forgiveness, and Deliverance.
Chapter 26
Declaration of Integrity and Trust in God.
Chapter 27
Confidence in God Amid Adversity.
Chapter 28
Prayer for Help and Thanksgiving for Deliverance.
Chapter 29
The Voice of God in the Storm; A Psalm of Glory.
Chapter 30
Thanksgiving for Healing and Deliverance From Death.
Chapter 31
Prayer for Deliverance and Confidence in God.
Chapter 32
The Joy of Forgiveness and Protection From Trouble.
Chapter 33
Praise for God's Creative Power and Sovereign Rule.
Chapter 34
Praise and Exhortation to Trust in God's Deliverance.
Chapter 35
Prayer for Vindication and Protection From Enemies.
Chapter 36
The Wickedness of Man and the Lovingkindness of God.
Chapter 37
Exhortation to Trust in God and Do Good.
Chapter 38
Prayer of Repentance for Sin and Plea for Healing.
Chapter 39
Reflection on the Brevity of Life and Trust in God.
Chapter 40
Thanksgiving for Deliverance and Prayer for Continued Help.
Chapter 41
Blessing on the Righteous and Prayer for Mercy in Sickness.
Chapter 42
Longing for God Amid Distress and Separation.
Chapter 43
Prayer for Deliverance and Hope in God.
Chapter 44
Communal Lament Over Defeat and Plea for God's Help.
Chapter 45
A Royal Wedding Song Celebrating the King.
Chapter 46
God Is Our Refuge and Strength, Even Amid Trouble.
Chapter 47
Praise to God, the King of All the Earth.
Chapter 48
Praise for the Beauty and Strength of Jerusalem.
Chapter 49
Wisdom Psalm: The Folly of Trusting in Wealth.
Chapter 50
God's Judgment on His People's Faithfulness.
Chapter 51
David's Prayer of Repentance After His Sin With Bathsheba.
Chapter 52
A Rebuke of the Wicked and Trust in God's Steadfast Love.
Chapter 53
The Fool Says There Is No God; God's Judgment on the Wicked.
Chapter 54
Prayer for Deliverance From Enemies.
Chapter 55
Prayer for God's Help Amid Betrayal and Fear.
Chapter 56
Trust in God Despite Persecution and Suffering.
Chapter 57
Prayer for Mercy and Confidence in God's Protection.
Chapter 58
Judgment on the Wicked and Confidence in God's Justice.
Chapter 59
Prayer for Deliverance From Enemies Who Lie in Wait.
Chapter 60
Lament Over Defeat in Battle and Prayer for Victory.
Chapter 61
Prayer for God's Protection and Guidance.
Chapter 62
Trust in God Alone for Salvation and Security.
Chapter 63
A Psalm of Thirsting for God in the Wilderness.
Chapter 64
Prayer for Protection From Secret Plots of Enemies.
Chapter 65
Praise for God's Providence in Nature and Redemption.
Chapter 66
Praise for God's Mighty Works and Deliverance.
Chapter 68
Praise for God's Power and Victories.
Chapter 69
A Cry for Deliverance and Reproach From Enemies.
Chapter 70
Prayer for Help and Speedy Deliverance.
Chapter 71
Prayer for God's Help Throughout Life's Trials.
Chapter 72
A Royal Psalm for the King's Justice and Righteousness.
Chapter 73
The Prosperity of the Wicked and God's Ultimate Justice.
Chapter 74
Lament Over the Destruction of the Temple and Plea for Help.
Chapter 75
Thanksgiving for God's Justice and Judgment.
Chapter 76
Praise for God's Power and Defense of Jerusalem.
Chapter 77
A Lament and Meditation on God's Faithfulness.
Chapter 78
A Recital of Israel's History and God's Faithfulness.
Chapter 79
Lament Over the Destruction of Jerusalem.
Chapter 80
Prayer for Restoration of God's People.
Chapter 81
A Call to Listen to God and Avoid Idolatry.
Chapter 82
God's Judgment of Unjust Rulers.
Chapter 83
Prayer for God to Judge Israel's Enemies.
Chapter 84
Longing for God's Presence in the Temple.
Chapter 85
Prayer for Revival and Restoration.
Chapter 86
David's Prayer for Mercy and Help.
Chapter 87
Praise for Jerusalem, the City of God.
Chapter 88
A Desperate Cry for God's Help Amid Suffering.
Chapter 89
God's Covenant With David and Lament Over Its Apparent Failure.
Chapter 90
Moses' Prayer for God's Mercy and Eternal Wisdom.
Chapter 91
Confidence in God's Protection and Care.
Chapter 92
A Song of Praise for God's Goodness and Righteousness.
Chapter 93
God Reigns in Majesty and Power.
Chapter 94
Prayer for God's Justice and Vengeance on the Wicked.
Chapter 95
A Call to Worship and Obedience to God.
Chapter 96
A New Song of Praise for God's Glory Among the Nations.
Chapter 97
The Lord's Reign and Righteous Judgment Over the Earth.
Chapter 98
A Song of Joy for God's Salvation and Justice.
Chapter 99
God's Reign in Holiness and Justice.
Chapter 100
A Psalm of Thanksgiving and Praise.
Chapter 101
David's Commitment to Live Righteously as King.
Chapter 102
A Lament for God's Mercy and Restoration of Zion.
Chapter 103
Praise for God's Compassion and Forgiveness.
Chapter 104
Praise for God's Creation and Sustaining Power.
Chapter 105
Recital of God's Faithfulness to Israel.
Chapter 106
Confession of Israel's Sins and God's Mercy.
Chapter 107
Thanksgiving for God's Deliverance From Distress.
Chapter 108
A Psalm of Confidence in God's Help and Victory.
Chapter 109
Prayer for Vindication and Judgment on Enemies.
Chapter 110
The Lord's Promised Victory and Eternal Priesthood.
Chapter 111
Praise for God's Righteous Deeds and Faithfulness.
Chapter 112
Blessings of the Righteous Who Fear the Lord.
Chapter 113
Praise for God's Exaltation of the Lowly.
Chapter 114
God's Power Displayed in the Exodus.
Chapter 115
Glory to God Alone for His Help and Protection.
Chapter 116
Thanksgiving for Deliverance From Death.
Chapter 117
Praise the Lord, All Nations!
Chapter 119
A Meditation on God's Law and Its Blessings.
Chapter 120
Prayer for Deliverance From Lies and Deceit.
Chapter 121
Trust in God's Help and Protection.
Chapter 122
Joy in Going to the House of the Lord.
Chapter 123
Prayer for Mercy Amid Scorn and Contempt.
Chapter 124
Thanksgiving for God's Help Against Enemies.
Chapter 125
Trust in God's Protection and Peace for the Righteous.
Chapter 126
Joyful Remembrance of God's Restoration.
Chapter 127
Dependence on God for Life's Blessings.
Chapter 129
Confidence in God's Justice Amid Persecution.
Chapter 130
A Cry for God's Mercy and Redemption.
Chapter 131
Humility and Trust in God's Care.
Chapter 132
A Prayer for God to Remember David's Devotion.
Chapter 133
The Blessing of Unity Among God's People.
Chapter 134
A Call to Praise God in His Sanctuary.
Chapter 136
A Recital of God's Steadfast Love and Deeds.
Chapter 137
A Lament for Jerusalem's Destruction in Exile.
Chapter 138
Thanksgiving for God's Faithfulness and Protection.
Chapter 139
Praise for God's Omniscience and Omnipresence.
Chapter 140
Prayer for Protection From Evil Men.
Chapter 141
Prayer for God's Help and Guarding of Righteous Speech.
Chapter 142
A Cry for Help When Trapped in a Cave.
Chapter 143
Prayer for Deliverance and Guidance in Adversity.
Chapter 144
Prayer for Deliverance and Blessing on the Nation.
Chapter 145
Praise for God's Greatness, Mercy, and Kingdom.
Chapter 146
Trust in God, not Princes; His Care for the Needy.
Chapter 147
Praise for God's Restoration of Jerusalem and Care for Creation.
Chapter 148
Call for All Creation to Praise the Lord.
Chapter 149
Praise the Lord with Song and Dance, Celebrating His People.
Chapter 150
Final Call to Praise God with All Instruments and Voices.

- Psalms

by Editor - James Nisbet

Psalms 1:2 God’s Revealed Will

Psalms 1:3 Three Aspects of Godly Character

Psalms 2:1 The Ideal King

Psalms 3:5 God’s Protection of the Helpless in Sleep

Psalms 4:4 Self-Communion

Psalms 5:7 Worship a Sight of God

Psalms 6:10 An Intolerant Psalmist

Psalms 7:12 The Patient God

Psalms 8:4 God Mindful of Man

Psalms 9:10 They that know God trust Him

Psalms 10:17-18 A Sympathetic God

Psalms 11:3 Foundations

Psalms 12:5 Good Cheer for Bad Times

Psalms 13:1 Seeming Desertion—Its Cause and Cure

Psalms 14:1 No God!

Psalms 15:5 The Godly Man

Psalms 16:3 His Delights are with the Sons of Men

Psalms 17:15 Satisfied

Psalms 18:28 Light in the Darkness

Psalms 19:12 Secret Faults

Psalms 20:5 God’s Name

Psalms 21:13 Thanksgiving for Victory

Psalms 22:19 The Greatest of the Passion Psalms

Psalms 22:20 The Power of the Dog

Psalms 23:4 The Abiding Presence

Psalms 24:1-2 The Earth is the Lord’s

Psalms 25:14 The Open Secret

Psalms 26:8‘Domus, O quam Dilecta!’

Psalms 26:8 The Place where Thine Honour dwelleth

Psalms 27:1‘Dominus Illuminatio Mea’

Psalms 27:11 A Docile Learner

Psalms 28:1 A Silent God

Psalms 29:10 The Blessing of Peace

Psalms 30:12 Joy for Heaviness; Gladness for Sackcloth

Psalms 31:20 God’s Promise

Psalms 32:3-4 The Comfort of Repentance

Psalms 33:18‘Thou, God, Seest Me!’

Psalms 34:1-8‘Benedicam Domino’

Psalms 35:25 Mean Prayers

Psalms 36:1-2 Guilt!

Psalms 37:3 Remedies for Despondency

Psalms 38:2 In a Sore Plight

Psalms 39:12-13 The Pilgrim’s Prayer

Psalms 40:7 The Self-Consecration of Messiah

Psalms 41:5; Psalms 41:10 Human Foes and Divine Friend

Psalms 42:1 Athirst for God

Psalms 43:3 Light and Truth

Psalms 44:14 Why do God’s Saints Suffer?

Psalms 45:3-4 Messiah’s Conquests

Psalms 46:1 God a Strong Refuge

Psalms 47:7‘Worship the King’

Psalms 48:8 The City of Our God

Psalms 49:18 Success

Psalms 50:3; Psalms 50:21 The Silence of God

Psalms 51:10 A Clean Heart

Psalms 51:17 Acceptable Sacrifices

Psalms 52:9 The Name to Trust in

Psalms 53:1-2 The Folly of Atheism

Psalms 54:1 The Name that Saves

Psalms 55:22 A Burden-bearing God

Psalms 56:8‘He Careth for You’

Psalms 57:7‘My Heart is Fixed’

Psalms 58:1-5‘Faith in Righteousness’

Psalms 58:1 Set on being Righteous

Psalms 59:10 The Merciful God

Psalms 60:12‘God is our refuge and our strength’

Psalms 61:2 The Rock of Ages

Psalms 62:2 Faith Triumphant

Psalms 62:5 Waiting upon God

Psalms 63:1 Man’s Relation to God

Psalms 64:1 God the Defence of the Persecuted

Psalms 65:2 The Hearer of Prayer

Psalms 66:14 Testimony for God

Psalms 67:3 God’s Name be Praised

Psalms 68:13 A Hymn of Triumph

Psalms 68:28 Divine Strength

Psalms 69:23 Misused Privileges an Occasion of Falling

Psalms 70:1 God the Hope of the Despairing

Psalms 71:16 A Motto for the New Year

Psalms 72:8 Messiah’s Reign

Psalms 73:15-16 The Rectifying Influence of the Sanctuary

Psalms 74:11 God as Silent and Inactive

Psalms 74:16 Alternations and Consolations

Psalms 75:7 A Psalm of the Divine Judgment

Psalms 76:9 Divine Judgment and its Lessons

Psalms 77:4 The Psalm of the Sleepless Night

Psalms 78:19‘Limiting the Holy One’

Psalms 79:8 God the Hope of the Distressed

Psalms 80:17 The Divine Man

Psalms 81:12-13 Abandoned of God

Psalms 82:8 God as Judge

Psalms 83:3‘Thy Hidden Ones’

Psalms 84:10 Delight in God’s House

Psalms 85:8 Listening to God

Psalms 86:3 Daily Prayer

Psalms 87:1 The Holy Hills

Psalms 88:5 Free among the Dead

Psalms 89:49 The Failure of Faith

Psalms 90:16 A Message of Undying Hope

Psalms 91:13 Victor in Life’s Battle

Psalms 92:12 Palm-Tree Christians

Psalms 93:1 The Kingdom of God

Psalms 94:19 Good Thoughts in Bad Times

Psalms 95:1; Psalms 95:6 Worship and Rest

Psalms 96:7 The Excellence of the Gospel

Psalms 97:10 Life and Character

Psalms 98:1 The New Song

Psalms 99:8 Pardon with Punishment

Psalms 100:5 Divine Goodness and Truth

Psalms 101:2 The Hallowing of Family Life

Psalms 102:16 God’s Home in Zion

Psalms 103:5 Life’s Perpetual Renewal

Psalms 104:34 Sweet Thoughts of God

Psalms 105:17 God’s Previsions

Psalms 106:24 Man’s Acceptance or Rejection of God

Psalms 107:7 The Right Road

Psalms 108:10 Opened City Gates

Psalms 109:8 Responsibility of Office

Psalms 110:4 The Order of Melchizedek

Psalms 111:9 Reverence toward God

Psalms 112:1 Who is Blessed?

Psalms 113:1 The Lord’s Name be Praised!

Psalms 114:7-8‘The God that doeth Wonders’

Psalms 115:16 Heaven and Earth Contrasted

Psalms 116:8 God’s Deliverance

Psalms 117 The Shortest Psalm

Psalms 118:17 The Cry of Faith and Joy

Psalms 119:18 Wondrous Things

Psalms 119:50 Comfort and Life

Psalms 119:71 The Discipline of Pain

Psalms 119:94 Salvation

Psalms 119:113 A Good Hater

Psalms 120:1 A Case of Distress

Psalms 121:1 Help from the Hills

Psalms 122:1 Joy in Public Worship

Psalms 122:2 Within the Gates

Psalms 123:2 God’s Faithful Servants

Psalms 124:8 The Divine Helper

Psalms 125:2 God’s Encompassing

Psalms 126:2 Godly Mirth

Psalms 127:2‘If he sleep, he shall do well’

Psalms 128 The Picture of a Godly Man

Psalms 129:8 God’s Blessing

Psalms 130:7 Plenteous Redemption

Psalms 131:2 A Hymn of Heart’s-Ease

Psalms 132:6 The Sacred Ark

Psalms 133:1 Christian Unity

Psalms 134:1; Psalms 134:3 Mutual Benediction

Psalms 135:1 Sentiment and Argument

Psalms 136:1‘His Mercy Endureth for Ever’

Psalms 137:4 No Heart to Sing

Psalms 138:2 God’s Wonderful Word

Psalms 139:1-2 The Indwelling God

Psalms 140:5-6 God the Soul’s Refuge

Psalms 141:2 Incense and Offering

Psalms 142:7 The Victory of Faith

Psalms 143:7-11 Rest and Service

Psalms 144:1‘It God be for Me, Who can be against Me?’

Psalms 145:15 For a Harvest Festival

Psalms 146:2 The Praise Book of the Jewish Church

Psalms 147:2-5 God’s Building

Psalms 148:14 Near unto God

Psalms 149:1 A Hymn of Salvation

Psalms 150:1-3; Psalms 150:6 Hallelujah!

Psalms 150:1-3; Psalms 150:6 ( Second Outline)

 
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