Sermons and Biblical Studies

MATTHEW 7 Whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock (Matt. 7:24). The motive that enticed Charles Bridges to write a commentary on the book of Proverbs came upon the heels of another of his most famous works. After … Continue reading “AN EXPOSITION OF WISDOM”

2 TIMOTHY 1 Hold fast the pattern of sound words which you have heard from me, in faith and love which are in Christ Jesus (2 Tim. 1:13). One of our goals in producing daily Bible studies in Tabletalk is to help you, our reader, know the Scriptures more fully and apply their truths to … Continue reading “WHY STUDY SCRIPTURE?”

PSALM 57 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be above all the earth (Ps. 57:11). As we have walked with John Calvin through the book of Psalms during the past year, we have studied many testimonies of God’s faithfulness, power, and love. Our journey has not been an investigation into a … Continue reading “REFLECTION ON THE PSALMS”

PSALM 150 Praise the Lord! Praise God in His sanctuary; Praise Him in His mighty firmament! (Ps. 150:1). Like a magnificent musical finale, Psalm 150 swells into a climactic and glorious song of praise to God. In earnest strains, this psalm excites every Christian to his main duty—the praise of the Lord Almighty. God created … Continue reading “A FINALE OF PRAISE”

PSALM 149 Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a two-edged sword in their hand (Ps. 149:6). Psalm 149 represents Israel as triumphant over its enemies by the call and commission of God. In response to such a great victory, the nation of Israel praised God for executing His righteous judgment … Continue reading “VICTORY IN CHRIST”

PSALM 148 Let them praise the name of the Lord, for He commanded and they were created (Ps. 148:5). Romans 1 tells us that “since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—His eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse” (Rom. … Continue reading “SILENCE OF PRAISE”

PSALM 147 How good it is to sing praises to our God, how pleasant and fitting to praise Him! (Ps. 147:1 niv). Psalm 147 praises God on two accounts: for His providential care and authority over all His creation, and His particular government and salvation of the church. God displays His power, goodness, wisdom, and … Continue reading “GREAT IS OUR LORD”

PSALM 146 Do not put your trust in princes, nor in a son of man, in whom there is no help (Ps. 146:3). The Christmas season is one of praise and thanksgiving for the birth of our Savior. But this praise should not be restricted to one season out of the year, but should emanate … Continue reading “HINDRANCES TO PRAISE”

PSALM 145 The Lord is near to all who call upon Him, to all who call upon Him in truth (Ps. 145:18). Psalm 145 contains some of the most compelling language of praise in the Scriptures, and Calvin’s comments on verse 18 and following provide us with particular insight. This passage on prayer directs our … Continue reading “A FATHER WHO LISTENS”

PSALM 144 That our sons may be as plants grown up in their youth; That our daughters may be as pillars, sculptured in palace style (Ps. 144:12). As David prayed for deliverance from his enemies, he anticipated the blessings God would bestow upon His people. The blessings David highlights in Psalm 144 include not fame, … Continue reading “PREPARATION FOR THE FUTURE”