Category: Read Through The Bible

[:en]This is a long Psalm rewriting the history of Israel.  It talked about Exodus (vs. 12-16, 42-53), their wilderness journey (vs. 17-41), the conquest of Canaan (vs. 54-55) and the discipline God sent them (vs. 56-64).  The Psalmist Asaph wrote this Psalm because he wanted to tell the next generation about God’s strength and His… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 78[:]

[:en]Asaph the Psalmist had sorrowful days of trouble and sleepless nights of despair.  He wrestled with himself and with God because he could not understand why the Lord did not keep His promise and deliver His people from bondage. What did Asaph do?  He talk to God (vs. 1-5) – He cried out to God… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 77[:]

[:en]Asaph wanted to emphasize two things:  God is to be known (vs. 1-6) – His name is great.  He brought victory to the armies.  He crushed all the enemy’s warriors and equipments. God is to be feared (vs. 7-12)  What is the meaning of fear here?  It is the reverent respect, realizing the greatness and… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 76[:]

[:en]Asaph was telling us to give thanks to God, to give thanks to His name and to tell of His wonderful deeds. He wanted us to know the following facts:  God is going to judge the earth and all its people uprightly in His appointed time (v.  2) God remains firm and strong even when… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 75[:]

[:en]When Asalph wrote this Psalm, the Jewish people were watching their city and temples being destroyed by the Babylonians.  God allowed the Babylonians to come and destroy the city and temples because of their sins.  They had defiled the temples and disobeyed God. As Aslph looked around, he saw destructions and dissolutions.  The enemy wrecked… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 74[:]

[:en]Asaph the Psalmist began and ended with “GOOD”.  But in between, he saw something bad in life.  Why?  Because his vision and values centered on people instead of on God. He described the wicked people as follows (vs. 4-9) Healthy and stong Free from burdens No illness Poud Violent Arrogant Oppressive Evil Abundant Carefree Wealthy… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 73[:]

[:en]This was the last Psalm of David written for Solomon when he became the king.  It also pictured our Lord Jesus when He reigns as King of Kings and Lord of Lords. The first emphasis was about “justice” or “righteousness”.  It was mentioned several times in this Psalm.  “Endow the king with your justice, O… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 72[:]

[:en]This Psalm is especially written for the aged.  It focuses on God’s special blessings for those who are getting older.  David wrote in verse 9 “Do not cast me away when I am old, do not forsake me when my strength is gone”.  And in verse 18, he said: “Even when I am old and… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 71[:]

[:en]David was going through a difficult time.  His enemies were going to trap him.  He was asking God to hasten, to come quickly, to save, to help and deliver him.  This urgent pleading was repeated twice in verses 1 & 5.  It seemed that God was tarrying and delaying.  And what did David do?  He… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 70[:]

[:en]What did David do when he was experiencing water coming up to his neck, floods overflowing him while he sank in deep mire? He called for help and looked fo God  (v. 3) He hoped in Him and let God work (v. 6) He wept and fast and put on sackcloth (v. 10) What feelings… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 69[:]