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Psalm 118:24-26 meaningJuly 14, 2023
The psalmist continues his poetic narrative testifying of the LORD's salvation with a praise that this day is the day of salvation which the LORD has made. He then beseeches the LORD to send the Messiah, before saying "Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the LORD." This portion of Psalm 118 gives voice to what the crowds proclaimed of Jesus the Messiah as He triumphantly entered Jerusalem.
Psalm 118:22-23 meaningJuly 14, 2023
The Psalmist punctuates his poetic narrative with a memorable architectural metaphor. He says that the stone which the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone. The psalmist originally applied this to himself. But it also applies to the Messiah. Jesus and New Testament writers use this prophecy to explain how Jesus's rejection by the religious leaders of Israel did not disqualify Him from being the LORD's Messiah.
Psalm 118:19-21 meaningJuly 14, 2023
With this portion of scripture, the psalmist continues his poetic narrative with a triumphal parade of the righteous entering the LORD's gate. The lines of this song are prophetic of Jesus the Messiah's triumphal entrance into Jerusalem.
Psalm 118:15-18 meaningJuly 14, 2023
The Psalmist continues his poetic narrative testifying to the LORD's everlasting kindness by depicting a rejoicing camp following the stunning victory in battle. The tents of the righteous are full of joyful shouting as they praise the right hand of the LORD. The psalmist marvels that he is not dead but still alive. In verse 18, the psalmist reflects upon how the LORD has used these severe circumstances to mature him in His faith.
Psalm 118:10-14 meaningJuly 14, 2023
Three times the psalmist recounts how the nations surrounded him. Three times the psalmist boasts "In the name of the LORD I will cut them off." He describes how the LORD will extinguish his enemies with fire. The psalmist addresses his enemy who pushed him violently to remind him that he did not fall because the LORD helped him. This section within this Hosanna Psalm ends with the psalmist's boast of praise that the LORD is his strength and song and has become his salvation.
Psalm 118:8-9 meaningJuly 14, 2023
The psalmist punctuates his poetic narrative to make the claims that it is better to refuge in the LORD than to trust in man or in princes.
Psalm 118:5-7 meaningJuly 14, 2023
The psalmist begins his poetic narrative (Psalm 118:5-27) by recalling a time when he called out to the LORD in his distress. The LORD answered and exalted him. The psalmist does not fear because the LORD is with Him and wonders aloud—what can man do to me? He concludes that he can trust the LORD, and rest content to not pay back the evil they have done him because the LORD is among those who help him and the LORD will save and vindicate him.
Psalm 118:2-4 meaningJuly 14, 2023
The psalmist concludes his introductory chorus by emphatically reinforcing the truth that the LORD's lovingkindness is everlasting. He does this by repeating three times what he said in verse 1. He calls upon Israel, the Levites, and those who fear the LORD to speak this bedrock truth with their own mouths
Psalm 118:1 meaningJuly 14, 2023
Psalm 118 begins with a common exhortation to "Give thanks to the LORD." The reason he provides for us to give thanks is: "for He is good." The psalmist's proof that the LORD is good is: "For His lovingkindness is everlasting." The psalmist's gratitude for God's lovingkindness is established up front and it permeates the entirety of Psalm 118. Psalm 118 is the climactic finale of group of five consecutive praise psalms called "the Hallel."
Isaiah 50:10-11 meaningJuly 8, 2023
Isaiah ends the third Servant Song describing two types of men who walk in darkness. The first type fears the LORD but has no light of his own. Isaiah encourages this man to trust in the Messiah. The second man also walks in darkness, but he tries to get along by the dim light of his own fire. Isaiah warns him that this trust is misplaced and will result in his torment.
Isaiah 50:8-9 meaningJuly 8, 2023
The Servant is able to trust and obey God through hardships, because the Lord is near Him and the Lord will vindicate Him. The Servant challenges anyone who does not believe His true identity to stand up to argue against Him in court with God as the judge. God will decide in the Servant's favor and the arguments of the unbelievers will wear out like a moth-eaten garment that is riddled with holes.
Isaiah 50:7 meaningJuly 8, 2023
Isaiah continues his third Servant Song prophesying about the Messiah. It is in the voice of the Servant, who declares that the LORD God helps Him, therefore He will not be disgraced. Because of this, the Servant is resolved like flint to obey the LORD's will.
Isaiah 50:4-6 meaningJuly 8, 2023
Isaiah begins his third Servant Song prophesying about the Messiah. It is in the voice of the Servant, who reveals that He is a disciple and follower of the LORD God. It is from the LORD that the Servant learns of GOD's will and the Servant listens to Him so that He will faithfully obey. The Servant does not turn back from doing the LORD's will, even when He is whipped, spit upon, and has His beard plucked by His enemies.
Isaiah 50:1-3 meaningJuly 8, 2023
In this preface to Isaiah's third "Servant Song" the LORD chastises one generation of Israel from following the same adulterous and idolatrous sins of her mother (a previous generation of Israel). The LORD reminds the Israelites that He has the power to save them, even in the depths of their iniquities, and He also has the power to judge them.
Proverbs 8:32-35 meaningJuly 7, 2023
Humans have an amazing opportunity to align with the beauty, value, and worth of wisdom.
Proverbs 8:22-31 meaningJuly 7, 2023
Lady Wisdom turns her speech toward the origins of wisdom and its intimate connection to Eternity.
Proverbs 8:14-21 meaningJuly 7, 2023
Lady Wisdom continues her speech, declaring her value to all mankind.
Proverbs 8:10-13 meaningJuly 7, 2023
As Solomon continues Lady Wisdom’s speech, he moves from the introductory proclamations about the essence of wisdom into the realities of wisdom’s benefit.
Proverbs 8:4-9 meaningJuly 7, 2023
Lady Wisdom shares her credentials. She is the path to truth, righteousness, and prudence for all mankind.
Proverbs 8:1-3 meaningJuly 7, 2023
Wisdom makes herself known, beckoning from prominent places of visibility.
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