Psalm 099

Introduction We began by singing Holy, holy, holy, that hymn which recalls Isaiah's vision which is recorded for us in Isaiah 6 when he saw the Lord, seated on a throne, high and exalted, and the train of his robe filled the temple and the angels called to one another, saying: Holy, holy, holy is … Continue reading Psalm 099 →

Psalm 098

Introduction Psalm 98, which is similar to Psalm 96, is a psalm of praise to God the King. It can be divided into three parts. In verses 1 to 3, the psalmist calls on God's people to praise the Lord. In verses 4 to 6, the psalmist calls on all the people of the earth … Continue reading Psalm 098 →

2 Kings 21

Introduction In the previous three chapters we were reading about Hezekiah, this good and godly king who did what was right in the eyes of the Lord. Remember? He cleansed the kingdom from the evil influence of his father Ahaz by removing the high places and by smashing the sacred stones and by cutting down … Continue reading 2 Kings 21 →

2 Kings 20

Introduction Second Kings 20 is the third chapter devoted to King Hezekiah. We were introduced to him in chapter 18 where we learned that he did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, just as King David had done before him. And he succeeded in cleansing Judah of the corrupting influence of his … Continue reading 2 Kings 20 →

Psalm 097

Introduction I've said before that Psalms 93 to 100 are known as enthronement psalms, because they're all about how the Lord reigns. And so, today's psalm begins with the declaration that he reigns. And after the opening verse, the rest of the psalm can be divided into three parts. In the first part -- verses … Continue reading Psalm 097 →

2 Kings 19

Introduction Chapter 18, which we studied last week, ended with a cliff-hanger. Many of you were away because of the Bank Holiday and marathon, so let me explain that last week's chapter was all about Hezekiah who was the king of the southern kingdom of Judah. And he was a good and godly king, doing … Continue reading 2 Kings 19 →

2 Kings 17

Introduction The focus of the chapter we studied last week was on the southern kingdom of Judah and its wicked king, Ahaz, who did not do what was right in the eyes of the Lord, because he was an idolater, worshipping false gods and idols alongside his worship of the Lord. He even sacrificed one … Continue reading 2 Kings 17 →

2 Kings 18

Introduction Last week we read about Hoshea who was the last king in the northern kingdom of Israel. And he was the last king, because the Assyrians took him captive and they invaded the land and they took the people away into exile. And our narrator explained that this all happened because the Israelites sinned … Continue reading 2 Kings 18 →

Psalm 096

Introduction Psalm 96 is another enthronement psalm, where the psalmist praises the Lord who is the great king over all. And in this psalm, the psalmist calls on the whole world to praise the Lord in song. Why should we praise him? Because he's greater than the gods of the nations; and because he's the … Continue reading Psalm 096 →

Psalm 095

Introduction We come today to Psalm 95 which is in two parts. The first part is verses 1 to 7a and the second part is verses 7b to 11. In the first part, the psalmist summons the people to come and worship the Lord. He does so in verse 1 and also in verse 6. … Continue reading Psalm 095 →