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Author: Worship and Wisdom - Psalms, Proverbs and Ecclesiastes
# 53 Kingship Psalms
Hopefully, this study of the different types (or genres) of psalms has been an encouraging and helpful exercise for you, … More
# 52 Psalms of Wisdom (#10) Psalm 73 “a divine reality that transcends the immediate reality around us.”
When the psalmist entered the sanctuary of God and God opened his eyes to the destiny of the wicked, he … More
# 51 Psalms of Wisdom (#9) Psalm 73 The big picture.
So in this psalm we see that Asaph believed as he said in verse 1 that 1 Surely God is good … More
# 50 Psalms of Wisdom (#8) Psalm 73 “doubt is something only a believer can experience”
I think I would be right in suggesting that all of us have experienced times of doubt in our lives. … More
# 49 Psalms of Wisdom (#7) Psalm 73 God is good, so why do I still have doubts?
Longman suggests that in addition to the wisdom as expressed in Psalm 1, there is another “strain of wisdom thought … More
# 48 Psalms of Wisdom (#6) Psalm 1 – “Why does he eat with tax collectors and sinners?”
The Psalmist then gives another side to the story: 4 Not so the wicked! [Here is the contrast] They are … More
# 47 Psalms of Wisdom (#5) Psalm 1 “four treelike characteristics of a godly life”
So, in summary, Psalm 1:1 gives us a promise of happiness [or blessedness], verse 2 provides the means for experiencing it … More
# 46 Psalms of Wisdom (#4) Psalm 1 “The God who speaks to us”
Having given some wise advice about what to avoid to be blessed, the Psalmist then moves on to what to … More
# 45 Psalms of Wisdom (#3) Psalm 1 “Oh, the happiness, many times over…”
# 45 Psalms of Wisdom (#3) Psalm 1 “Oh, the happiness, many times over…” Before we move on from the … More