MORNING Psalm 130 B1 What does this mean? C1 Prayer D1 The Hebrew word depths is מַעֲמָק maʻămâq. It means here the depths of distress (TWOT). Compare: Psalms 69:2 NRSV I sink in deep mire, where there is no foothold; I have come into deep waters, and the flood sweeps over me. D2 This…
MORNING Psalm129 B1 What does this mean? C1 Persecution D1 This refers to Israel and can be applied to all believers. D2 God takes note of this persecution and punishes justly: 2 Thessalonians 1:5-10 ESV2011 This is evidence of the righteous judgment of God, that you may be considered worthy of the kingdom of…
MORNING Psalm 128 B1 What does this mean? C1 The fear of the Lord D1 Most say this is to respect Him, not be afraid of Him, but the word fear is the word to be afraid. D2 Two things about the fear of God. E1 It refers to the fear of judgment. F1…
MORNING Psalm 127 B1 What does this mean? C1 God builds His own house and His own kingdom. One principle that is needed to build is found in Proverbs 24:3 NKJV Through wisdom a house is built, And by understanding it is established. All of God’s doings are in wisdom, knowledge, love, and holiness. C2…
MORNING Psalm 126 B1 What does this mean? C1 We can’t but help to praise God when prayers are answered. Are we thankful? C2 Praising and thanking God also gives witness to His goodness. C3 The laughter of the ransomed: — God’s glorious deliverance always seems too wonderful to be real. Even the apostle…
MORNING Psalm 123 B1 What does this mean? C1 We look to Yahweh for help and guidance first. C2 We watch for His answer (waiting). C3 Many do not love God, His ways, His rules, His lifestyle, or His worldview, so they persecute our brothers and sisters for their faith. B2 How do I…
MORNING Psalm 121 B1 What does this mean? C1 No matter where we look for help and comfort, the only true, lasting help and hope come from Yahweh. C2 Clarke comments on verse 3: The foundation, God’s infinite power and goodness, on which thou standest, cannot be moved; and whilst thou standest on this…
MORNING Psalm 120 B1 What does this mean? C1 Deliver me from my lying lips and more likely those who lie about me/us. C2 Compare Jeremiah: Jeremiah 20:10 NLT I have heard the many rumors about me. They call me “The Man Who Lives in Terror.” They threaten, “If you say anything, we will…
MORNING Psalm 119 B1 What does this mean? C1 This Psalm plus Psalms 1 and 19, teach much about Scripture. C2 Psalms 119:1-3 OEB Happy they whose life is blameless, who walk by the law of the LORD. 2 Happy they who keep his charges, and seek him with all their hearts; 3 who…
MORNING Psalm 118 B1 What does this mean? C1 Mercy is something received by us from God. We receive not what we deserve but what God offers us. C2 God’s mercy is because of His love, so the word means. C3 The Psalmist was hurting and in distress. God delivered him. God is the…