“GOOD THOUGHTS IN BAD TIMES” Meditations in the Psalms (Psalm 12) “Good Thoughts in Bad Times,” I borrow the title of our meditation from Mr. Spurgeon and he from Matthew Henry. “We study this Psalm in light of His coming in that when He...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
THE SONG OF THE STEADFAST Faith in the Lord’s Righteousness Meditations in the Psalms (Psalm 11) The Psalms of David are rich with experimental knowledge, he pinned this one after the slaughter of Goliath while serving in the courts of Saul and...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
CRY OF THE OPPRESSED Meditations in the Psalms (Psalm 10) “Why standest Thou afar off, O Lord? Why hidest Thou Thyself in times of trouble?” (Psalm 10:1) -- “Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
GOD’S RICHES AT CHRIST’S EXPENSE Meditation in the Psalms (Psalm 9) As you read this Psalm you will see it signifies the death of the Son: the Chaldee reads “it’s concerning the death of the champion who went out between the camps (Goliath).”...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Meditations in the Psalms, Psalm 8:3-9 (Part 3) As the Psalmist writes here he does not have in mind the old Adam and his kingdom, for he lost his dominion. This is not the first Adam, but the second that he speaks of: not just a mere reading...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
“WHAT IS MAN” Meditations in the Psalms (Psalm 8, Part 2) What is man? Let us not consider man from man’s viewpoint for he would give us a pretty good opinion of himself. God gives a perfect anatomy of man whether he agrees or not. Consider...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
THE SONG OF THE ASTRONOMER Meditations in the Psalms (Psalm 8) As in every portion of scripture Christ is the principle subject of it. In the last verse of Psalm 7 David extols the Name of Jesus, “I will praise the Lord according to His...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
THE SLANDERED SAINT Studies in the Psalms (Psalm 7) Psalm Seven is a Meditation of David’s which he sang unto the Lord concerning a character called Cush the Benjamite. Mr. Spurgeon calls it “The Song of the Slandered Saint.” Some think Cush...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
CONFESSION IS GOOD MEDICINE FOR THE SOUL Meditations in the Psalms (Psalm 6) Penitence implies a sad and humble realization of and regret for one’s misdeeds. The whole of Psalm 6 is a penitential psalm; Mr. Spurgeon says “Its language well...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
ARE YOU CHARMED BY THE WORLD’S DELIGHTS Study in Psalms (5:7-12) “I am resolved to enter the Kingdom, leaving the paths of sin.” The hymn writer writes as if he is settled on the matter, and has decided firmly, as he goes on in the hymn, to...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
