Sermons and Biblical Studies

Psa 23:2-4: The Valley of the Shadow Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for thou art with me: Thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me.'97Psa_23:4. 1. The various methods of God's leading of His flock, or rather, we should say, the various regions … Continue reading “091. PSA 23:2-4: THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW”

Psa 23:3: Good Guidance He guideth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.'97Psa_23:3. 1. '93He guideth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.'94 There is an insinuating and pervasive calmness in the very words, and the leisureliness of the long vowels induces something of the serenity which breathes through … Continue reading “090. PSA 23:3: GOOD GUIDANCE”

Psa 23:2-3: Rest, Refreshment, Restoration He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul.'97Psa_23:2-3. 1. We are apt to think about the Old Testament as if it were hard and rigid and rugged and severe and stern. Some people say, '93I like the New … Continue reading “089. PSA 23:2-3: REST, REFRESHMENT, RESTORATION”

Psa 23:1: A Personal Providence The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.'97Psa_23:1. Perhaps no single lay in the Psalter has taken such a hold of the imagination and the heart of believers as the 23rd Psalm. None can estimate its influence on the Church of God throughout the past, whether on her spiritual … Continue reading “088. PSA 23:1: A PERSONAL PROVIDENCE”

Psa 21:3: The Ministry of Surprise Thou preventest him with the blessings of goodness.'97Psa_21:3. 1. This is a companion Psalm to the one that goes before it. They both deal with the same general situation, the outbreak of national war, but differ in this respect, that while the first is a Psalm of prayer before … Continue reading “087. PSA 21:3: THE MINISTRY OF SURPRISE”

Psa 19:12: Hidden Faults Who can discern his errors? Clear thou me from hidden faults. Psa_19:12. 1. The Nineteenth Psalm is one of those which are called Psalms of Nature. The thoughts, at any rate in part, belong apparently to the early shepherd life of him who was promoted by God from the sheep-folds to … Continue reading “086. PSA 19:12: HIDDEN FAULTS”

Psa 19:7-9: The Perfect Law The law of the Lord is perfect, restoring the soul: The testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. The precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart: The commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes. The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring for … Continue reading “085. PSA 19:7-9: THE PERFECT LAW”

Psa 18:35: God's Gentleness and Man's Greatness Thy gentleness hath made me great'97Psa_18:35. 1. This Psalm is a hymn of praise after deliverance from deadly perils. It is also found with slight verbal alterations in 2 Samuel 22, in connexion with that part of David's history which is mentioned in the title. The writer of … Continue reading “084. PSA 18:35: GOD’S GENTLENESS AND MAN’S GREATNESS”

Psa 17:15: The Vision of God Here and Hereafter As for me, I shall behold thy face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness. Psa_17:15. 1. The investigations as to the authorship and the date of this Psalm yield the usual conflicting results. Davidic, says one school; undoubedly post-exilic, says … Continue reading “083. PSA 17:15: THE VISION OF GOD HERE AND HEREAFTER”

Psa 16:5-6: A Goodly Heritage The Lord is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: Thou maintainest my lot. The lines are fallen to me in pleasant places; Yea, I have a goodly heritage.'97Psa_16:5-6. Written in time of urgent need, this Psalm opens in the form of a prayer, which is, however, shortly … Continue reading “082. PSA 16:5-6: A GOODLY HERITAGE”