Category Archives: Bible

DELIGHTS OF GOD’S LAWPsalm 119 “Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in Your Law” (Ps. 119:18). This, the longest psalm in the Bible, contains a series of eight-line meditations based on each of the 22 letters of the Hebrew alphabet. The psalm celebrates a revelation which brings delight, because each fresh wordContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”

PASSOVER PRAISEPsalms 113–118 “The LORD remembers us and will bless us; He will bless the house of Israel, He will bless the house of Aaron, He will bless those who fear the LORD—small and great alike” (Ps. 115:12–13). This cycle of six psalms, known as the “Egyptian Hallel” (praise), was used at Passover. While onlyContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”

GOD THE GLORIOUSPsalms 107–112 “Be exalted, O God, above the heavens, and let Your glory be over all the earth” (Ps. 108:5). Book V begins here. The first six psalms focus on the glories of who God is and what He has done. OverviewSix psalms lead us to praise the Lord as God of RescueContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”

WORSHIP THEMESPsalms 99–106 “Praise the LORD! Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His love endures forever” (Ps. 106:1). Themes developed in worship psalms tend to focus on who God is, on what He has done, and on the wonder of His love for His people. OverviewIsrael worshiped the Lord as enthroned (Ps.Continue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”

OBSERVING RESTORATIONPsalms 90–98 “You make me glad by Your deeds, O LORD; I sing for joy at the works of Your hands” (Ps. 92:4). Book IV suggests a collection date near Judah’s return from Exile. The first psalms remind us that every experience of God’s blessing teaches us more about the character of our Lord,Continue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”