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PSALM 74 We do not see our signs; there is no longer any prophet (Psalm 74:9a). The occasion for the writing of Psalm 74 is uncertain, but many speculate that it was during the Babylonian captivity of Israel because the psalm refers to the burning of the temple. Evidence against this theory, however, is that … Continue reading “SILENCE OF THE PROPHETS”

PSALM 75 But God is the Judge: He puts down one, and exalts another (Psalm 75:7). All Christians can testify to the joy they feel when they hear someone who has gained great success attribute his achievements to the power of God: the runner who bows in prayer after winning a difficult race; the golfer … Continue reading “GOD EXALTS AND ABASES”

PSALM 76 In Judah God is known; His name is great in Israel. In Salem also is His tabernacle, and His dwelling place in Zion (Psalm 76:1–2). Calvin maintains that Psalm 76 refers to the time when God delivered the Jewish nation from the Assyrians. The Lord declared to King Hezekiah through Isaiah that “I … Continue reading “PROTECTING THE CHURCH”

PSALM 72 Give the king Your judgments, O God, and Your righteousness to the king’s Son. He will judge Your people with righteousness, and Your poor with justice (Psalm 72:1–2). It is difficult to determine exactly who authored Psalm 72 because of the difference between the inscription, which says “of Solomon,” and the close of … Continue reading “RULE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS”

PSALM 73 For I was envious of the boastful, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked (Psalm 73:3). In Psalm 73, the writer reveals by his own testimony that unless we are upheld by the hand of God, we are in danger of falling prey to temptation. Here we witness the intense struggle of … Continue reading “OVERCOMING ENVY”

GALATIANS 2 “… knowing that man is not justified by the works of the law but by faith in Jesus Christ …” (Gal. 2:16a). We have learned during this week that God is holy, and man is sinful. What hope, then, is there for mankind? How can a sinful creature dwell in God’s holy presence? … Continue reading “WHERE IS OUR HOPE?”

EPHESIANS 4:17–32 Put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness (Eph. 4:24 niv). What impact should the holiness of God have on our daily lives? To answer this question, we need to have a better understanding of the meaning of holiness. Many people think of holiness only in … Continue reading “CLOTHED IN HOLINESS”

PSALM 71 For You have been my hope, O Sovereign Lord, my confidence since my youth (Psalm 71:5 niv). We will forego a study of Psalm 70 because it is a repetition of the final stanza of Psalm 40, which we studied in April. Therefore, we turn our attention to Psalm 71 today. It focuses … Continue reading “PERSEVERING GOODNESS”

ISAIAH 6 “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; the whole earth is full of His glory!” (Isaiah 6:3b). Since Psalm 71 concluded with ringing praise to the Holy One, we will take the next week to study this attribute of God extolled time and again—holiness. Holiness is not just an attribute, it is … Continue reading “HOLY, HOLY, HOLY”

JOB 42 “Therefore I abhor myself, and repent in dust and ashes” (Job 42:6). Coming face to face with God’s holiness should be a traumatic experience. Not everyone responds to God’s holiness in the same way. For those like Isaiah, who are described as righteous, the response is one of humility and fear. They tremble … Continue reading “WOE TO ME!”