PSALM PSALM—NOTE ON PSALMS 91:1. This tender psalm describes the confidence that the believer may have through all types of dangers and challenges. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
PSALM—NOTE ON PSALMS 91:3 These verses list the benefits that come to those who trust in the Lord. The SNARE OF THE FOWLER (v. Psalms 91:3) seems to be a metaphor for the schemes of those who hate the faithful. PESTILENCE (vv. Psalms 91:3, Psalms 91:6) and DESTRUCTION are diseases that God sends on... [ Continue Reading ]
PSALM—NOTE ON PSALMS 91:10 The mention of a PLAGUE recalls the plagues that fell on Egypt (see Genesis 12:17; Exodus 11:1). As happened then, the faithful are safe in a time of God’s judgment. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
PSALM—NOTE ON PSALMS 91:14 The psalm closes by laying out what trust in God looks like (HOLDS FAST TO ME IN LOVE, KNOWS MY NAME, and CALLS TO God) and by repeating God’s pledge to care for his faithful ones (DELIVER, PROTECT, ANSWER, BE WITH HIM IN TROUBLE, RESCUE, HONOR). Such a person will have LO... [ Continue Reading ]