Psalms 118:6 This inquiry may be regarded: I. As a check on human presumption. II. As a warning against impious distrust. III. As a rebuke of moral timidity. IV. As an argument against all false confidences. Parker, _Hidden Springs,_p. 272. References: Psalms 118:8. Spurgeon, _Evening by Even... [ Continue Reading ]
Psalms 118:17 I. What did these words mean in the mouth of our Lord Jesus Christ? Before His crucifixion the words were clearly a prophecy of the Resurrection. But after the Resurrection the words must have had a fuller and, if we may dare to say it, a more literal meaning; they became to Him more... [ Continue Reading ]
Psalms 118:22 I. There can be no doubt that it is our Lord Jesus Christ whom David here designates as "the stone which the builders refused." And when it has been ascertained that it is Christ whom David describes by the figure of a stone, there can be little debate that His resurrection placed Him... [ Continue Reading ]
Psalms 118:24 This Psalm has been applied by our Church to the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. It is looked upon as a triumphant hymn. All throughout are notes of thanksgiving; and all throughout are allusions to Christ, and to His victory, and the defeat of His enemies. It is full of t... [ Continue Reading ]