Though David wrote this psalm upon a very particular occasion, yet, it is of use to us all as are any of David’s psalms. It is the most eminent of the penitential psalms, and most expressive of the cares and desires of a repenting sinner. It is a pity indeed that in our devout addresses …
This Psalm teaches us to admonish ourselves and one another. It seeks to convince the men of this world of their sin and folly in setting their hearts upon the things of this world. Let it persuade them to seek the things of a better world. It also comforts the people of God, in reference …
Psalm 49 – Why Should I Fear in Times of Trouble? Read More »
BOOK ONE Psalms 1–41 This psalm is a solemn meditation and admiration of the glory and greatness of God. It begins and ends with the same acknowledgment of the sublime excellency of God’s name. God is to be glorified for making Himself known and for making use of the weakest of the children of men …
The Apocalypse – Chapter 21 – Part 1 In the dealings of the Divine toward the church and the world, the prophecy of this book gives us a very remarkable mixture of light and shade, prosperity and adversity, mercy and judgment. Now as we progress toward the end the shadows flee away and a new …
The Apocalypse – Chapter 15 Now we reach Chapter 15 of the Book of Revelation. It is interesting to note certain things regarding the use of the Matthew Henry Commentary which was written over 300 years ago. At that time Commentators were keen to interpret the Book that was then called The Apocalypse in line …
I feel it’s time to turn our attention to the teachings of Jesus. Jesus said, ‘I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me’, John 14:6. The Ten Commandments and the additional laws were given through Moses to the Israelites for them to understand: the character …
What on Earth have we done with the Teachings of Jesus? ~ Abide ~ Read More »
To face these days without fear we must know that the Lord will find us shelter Isaiah 16:3-4 – Take counsel, execute judgment; Make your shadow like the night in the middle of the day; Hide the outcasts, Do not betray him who escapes. Let My outcasts dwell with you, O Moab; Be a shelter …
To face these days without fear know that God will humble the proud… Isaiah 23:9 The Lord of hosts has purposed it, To bring to dishonour the pride of all glory, to bring into contempt all the honourable of the earth. Henry says – God will be the author of .. (the destruction of Tyre …
To face these days without fear we must praise Him… Isaiah 12 – And in that day you will say: O Lord, I will praise You; Though You were angry with me, Your anger is turned away, and You comfort me. Behold, God is my salvation, I will trust and not be afraid; ‘For Yah, …
To face these days without fear we must place our security in God Isaiah 3:10 “Say to the righteous that it shall be well with them, For they shall eat the fruit of their doings. Henry says – Some good people might fear that they should be involved in that ruin, and therefore God bids …
