Matthew Henry sums up the closing verses of Psalm 89 in a sentence all believers can appreciate: “Sometimes it is not easy to reconcile God's providences with his promises.” The…
As noted in our first sermon on Psalm 89. This song of Ethan the Ezrahite is laid out according to three major themes: 1.) Praise for Yahweh (1-18). 2.) Recounting…
Psalm 89 closes the 3rd book of the Psalter. It serves as a great example of a book three Psalm featuring prominently 3 major themes. First: (1-18) Praise and adoration…
Many consider Palm 88 the darkest of all the laments in the Psalter. The last word of the song, in fact, is 'darkness' – describing the loss of all common…
William Jay said of prayer: “Prayer is the design of trouble, the evidence that it is sanctified, its solace, and the medium of deliverance from it.” Observations on prayer such…
Since I can remember, the Evangelical church in America has been interested in revival. There has been a steady drum beat for a widespread move of God in our land…
The rich covenant history of the people of God provides the background and occasion for this song. This would no doubt have been a favorite song of worshipping pilgrims enjoying…
Psalm 83 concludes this section of the Psalms written by Asaph. He closes His hymnal with a divine call to arms against his enemies, and therefore the enemies of God.…
In Psalm 82 – albeit in song form – Asaph assumes the role of preacher to the state. This role of the clergyman is rarely practiced these days. Why?, we…
Asaph opens Psalm 80 with an event signaled by trumpets illustrating the great privilege and promises attending the people of God if only they turn again unto Him. Asaph continues…