Introduction Last week's psalm was a lamentation in which the psalmist cried out to the Lord because of the trouble God's people were facing. And he went on to complain about their enemies who had destroyed the temple in Jerusalem and every other place of worship throughout the land. They burned the sanctuary to the … Continue reading Psalm 075 →

Introduction Psalm 74 is a lamentation in which the psalmist cries out to the Lord because of the trouble God's people are facing. The title says it's a 'maskil of Asaph'. The previous psalm was also a psalm of Asaph, who was appointed by David along with others to provide the music for the worship … Continue reading Psalm 074 →

Introduction You might recall that we studied the first 72 psalms between 2019 and 2021. And when we reached Psalm 72, we took a break and studied the Attributes of God and then the Song of Songs and then Matthew's gospel. And having finished Matthew's gospel last week, I thought it was time to return … Continue reading Psalm 073 →

Introduction This is yet another lamentation in which the psalmist calls on the Lord for help because of the trouble he's in. We don't know who wrote this psalm, because it doesn't have a title. But we know from verses 5 and 6 and 17 that this is someone who trusted in the Lord from … Continue reading Psalm 071 →

Introduction Psalm 70 is another psalm of David and it's another lamentation, because once again the psalmist is crying to the Lord for help because of the trouble he's in. And I've said it before, but there are lots of lamentations in the psalter. And there are lots of lamentations in the psalter because our … Continue reading Psalm 070 →

Introduction Psalm 69 is another lamentation in which the psalmist cries out to the Lord because he's in trouble. And from what we read, it's clear that the psalmist is in trouble, not because he's done anything wrong, but because of his love for the Lord. As he says in verse 4, he is hated … Continue reading Psalm 069 →

Introduction Psalm 68 is a hymn of praise to the Lord our God who is a mighty warrior who led his people out of Egypt and through the wilderness, past Sinai and into the Promised Land and up to Jerusalem where he rules over all. And so, at the end of the psalm, the psalmist … Continue reading Psalm 068 →

Introduction Psalm 67 is a prayer. Did you notice that? The psalmist is addressing God. So, in verse 2 the psalmist refers to 'your ways' and 'your salvation'. And when he says 'your', he's referring to God. In verse 3 he says 'May the peoples people you, O God' and 'may all the peoples praise … Continue reading Psalm 067 →