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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”

GOD’S FAITHFUL LOVEPsalms 85–89 “Great is Your love toward me; You have delivered my soul from the depths of the grave” (Ps. 86:13). Confidence that God loves us undergirds our faith. We trust Him, not only because He is able to help, but because He truly cares. OverviewWe experience God’s love through a forgiveness (Ps.Continue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”

CONTENT WITH CHRISTPhilippians 4 “I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances” (Phil. 4:11). When you have it all, more means little. OverviewPaul exhorted his friends (4:1–9), put their gift to him in unique perspective (vv. 10–20), and added final greetings (vv. 21–23). Understanding the Text“Therefore . . . stand firm in the Lord”Continue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”