Psalm 094

Introduction Psalms 93 to 100 are known as enthronement psalms, because they're all about how the Lord reigns. The opening of Psalm 93, which we studied last week, is 'The Lord reigns'. Then the psalmist declares in Psalm 95 that the Lord is the great King above all gods. In Psalm 96 he says: 'Say … Continue reading Psalm 094

2 Kings 16

Introduction Our narrator managed to cover the lives of seven kings in last week's chapter: five kings in the northern kingdom of Israel; and two kings in the southern kingdom of Judah. However, the focus of today's chapter is on one king only: King Ahaz in Judah. And it seems that our narrator has singled … Continue reading 2 Kings 16

Psalm 093

Introduction We've been working our way through the psalms on Wednesday evenings and tonight we come to Psalm 93 which proclaims that our God reigns. It's a short psalm, but it can be divided into three parts. Verses 1 and 2 tell us that the Lord reigns. Verses 3 and 4 tell us that's he's … Continue reading Psalm 093

2 Kings 15

Introduction We've been studying the kings of Israel and Judah for some time now. In fact I preached on 1 Kings 1 back in January 2023. So, we've been studying the kings for some time. We're not yet at the end of 2 Kings, but we're getting close to the end. And so, I thought … Continue reading 2 Kings 15

2 Kings 15

Introduction We've been studying the kings of Israel and Judah for some time now. In fact I preached on 1 Kings 1 back in January 2023. So, we've been studying the kings for some time. We're not yet at the end of 2 Kings, but we're getting close to the end. And so, I thought … Continue reading 2 Kings 15

Psalm 092

Introduction We've been working our way through the psalms on Wednesday evenings, though I preached on some of the psalms on Sundays during the Covid-19 lockdown. But we've been studying most of the psalms on Wednesday evenings at the midweek. Today's psalm, however, is a psalm for the Sabbath day. That's what the title tells … Continue reading Psalm 092

2 Kings 14

Introduction Our narrator is telling us about the kings of Israel. After David, there was Solomon. And he was a great king; and the kingdom prospered under his reign; and his people enjoyed peace and quiet while he was king. But after Solomon's death, the one kingdom of Israel was divided into two: there was … Continue reading 2 Kings 14

Psalm 090

Introduction Today's psalm is the first one in the fourth book of Psalms. And, according to the title, it's a prayer of Moses, the man of God. This is the only psalm which is attributed to Moses and the commentators discuss whether it was indeed written by Moses or whether it was written by someone … Continue reading Psalm 090

Psalm 091

Introduction Someone has called this psalm an antidote to fear and anxiety. So, when we're afraid, when we're anxious, we can read this psalm and remember and believe that the Lord our God is my shelter and my refuge and my fortress and I'm able to rest secure in his shadow. And he will save … Continue reading Psalm 091

2 Kings 13

Introduction Last week's chapter was about Joash who became king of the southern kingdom of Judah. In case you've forgotten, let me remind you that after the death of Solomon, the one kingdom of Israel was divided into two: there's the northern kingdom which continued to be known as Israel; and there's the smaller, southern … Continue reading 2 Kings 13