Psalm 69 Dear RTB’ers, Although this Psalm was clearly written by David (or another king) for a particular situation that he (or ______) was facing, from this side of the Cross we cannot help but read it with Jesus’ life, especially His Crucifixion in mind. Our STS authors mention that there are many New Testament …
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August 28 / Psalm 68:19-35
Psalm 68:19-35 Dear RTB’ers, The Ark of the God who brings salvation, deliverance from Israel’s enemies (Psalm 68:19-23) has now arrived in Jerusalem (Psalm 68:24-27). The psalmist (David?) presents a picture of the defeated kings of the earth acknowledging Israel’s God and Jerusalem’s temple: Because of Your temple at Jerusalem kings shall bear gifts to You. …
August 27 / Psalm 68:1-18
Psalm 68:1-18 Dear RTB’ers, Today, the first half of Psalm 68. Both STS and my Study Bible suggest that the entire Psalm is written for a procession, most likely the bringing of the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem. Like any other procession, this Psalm has a beginning, a middle, and an ending. Its beginning …
August 26 / Psalms 66-67
Psalms 66-67 Dear RTB’ers, Another two psalms today, both without labels as to who the author might be; the oddity for us is that they are not ascribed to David. Our STS authors and my Study Bible and an external reference all suggest that King Hezekiah might be the author, coming from his victory over …
August 25 / Psalms 64-65
Psalms 64-65 Dear RTB’ers, Two psalms today, both ascribed to David, and totally different in their content. Psalm 64 is all about David’s enemies while Psalm 65 is all about praise. As to David’s enemies… The first eight verses in Psalm 64 mention the enemies; only the last two, speak of God’s deliverance. The enemies …
August 24 / Psalm 63
Psalm 63 Dear RTB’ers, In spite of being on the run, David is still full of confidence and praise: …for You have been my help, and in the shadow of Your wings I will sing for joy. But those who seek to destroy my life … shall be given over to the power of the …
August 23 / Psalms 61-62
Psalms 61-62 Dear RTB’ers, Another two Psalms today, both ascribed to David, but neither pointing to any specific incident in his life – and he had a number of enemies! In both of these Psalms “the king” is specifically mentioned (Prolong the life of the king…, v. 61:6a) or suggested (They only plan to thrust …
August 22 / Psalm 60
Psalm 60 Dear RTB’ers, David makes his plea (Psalm 60:1-5), the Lord answers directly (Psalm 60:6-8), then David continues his plea (Psalm 60:9-11a), and eventually expresses his confidence in the Lord’s deliverance (Psalm 60:11b-12). I can understand David pleading for the Lord’s deliverance, then the Lord’s response, almost like He has already delivered Israel, but …
August 21 / Psalms 58-59
Psalms 58-59 Dear RTB’ers, Two psalms today – unlike yesterday’s two psalms, these two are seemingly unconnected. In Psalm 58 David is attacking unrighteous judges, asking the Lord to restrain them and praying for deliverance for this unjustly tried. Then in Psalm 59 David is again praying for his own protection against his enemies. David …
August 20 / Psalms 56-57
Psalms 56-57 Dear RTB’ers, What can man do to me? (vv. 56:4b, 11b) David has the perfect perspective here. For us, on this side of the Cross, it’s an easier perspective because we can think eternally. But David did not have that level of assurance, although he did have events in Israel’s history (e.g., the …