Tag: Psalms

[:en]The Psalmist was in distress because he was surrounded with people of lying lips and deceitful tongues.  He wanted peace but they were trouble makers.  He asked God to punish them with a warrior’s sharp arrows and with burning coals of the broom tree. There is no peace in this world.  Nations are in conflict… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 120[:]

[:en]RESH (vs. 153-160) The Psalmist was wrongly accused.  So he turned to god saying:  “Defend my cause; and redeem me, preserve my life according to your promise” (v. 154).  He knew the Lord is a loving and compassionate God.  Will will preserve his life according to His laws and His love. (vs. 156, 159).  For… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 119[:]

[:en]QOPH (vs. 145-152) This is what the Psalmist will do: I will call the Lord with all my heart and obey His decrees (v. 145) I will call out to the Lord to save me and I will keep His statutes (v. 146) I will cry for help to God and put my hope in… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 119[:]

[:en]PE  (vs. 129-136) The Word of God is wonderful for it gives light and understanding to the simple.  It directs our footsteps and keeps us away from sin (vs. 129-130, 133).  Let us read the Word of God so that God can transform our minds to escape from the dullness and dryness of this world. … Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 119[:]

[:en]SAMEKH (vs. 113-120) Three important characters of the Psalmist: He hated double minded men He loved God’s law He put his hope in God’s Word. He asked God: to keep the evildoers away from him. (v. 115) to sustain him according to His promise (v. 116) to uphold and deliver him (v. 117) to discard… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 119[:]

[:en]LAMEDH (vs. 89-96) The Psalmist calso called God’s Word as laws (v. 91), precepts (v. 93), statutes (v. 95), and commands (v. 96).  God’s Word is eternal.  It stands firm in the heavens (v. 89).  Nothing can change or destroy it.  “Heavens and earth will pass away, but my Word will by no means pass… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 119[:]

[:en]TETH (vs. 65-72) While the arrogant have smeared the Psalmist with lies, he still kept God’s precepts with all his heart because he delighted in His law. Sometimes affliction can make us learn His decrees and obey His Word.  God’s Word can teach us knowledge and good judgment.  For “the law from your mouth is… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 119[:]

[:en]HE (vs. 33-40) People waste their time and energy for worthless things.  Instead of pursuing selfish gain, turn your eyes upon God’s Word.  Build your life on the Word of God and get the real values of God’s treasures that endure forever. WAW (vs. 41-48) God’s word is truth and the truth shall set us… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 119[:]

[:en]This is the longest Psalm with “God’s Word” as the theme.  This Psalm is arranged according to the Hebrew alphabet with 8 verses in each alphabet.  The Psalmist used different terms to signify God Word – Ways, Law, Statutes, Precepts, Decrees, Commands, Laws, Word,  Teachings, Truth, Path, Testimonies, Judgment, Promise. ALEPH (vs. 1-8) Those who… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 119[:]

[:en]This is the shortest Psalm with only two verses: “Praise the Lord, all you nations, extol him, all you peoples,  For great is His love toward us, and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever” (vs. 1-2) We are to praise the Lord, but many do not know Him.  We, the believers have the responsibility… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 117[:]