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That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving, and tell of all thy wondrous works. Psalm 26:7
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Psalm 18 – The Longest Psalm of David: Reflections on a Lifetime of Deliverance
INTRODUCTION TO PSALM 18 Psalm 18 is the longest of the more than seventy psalms specifically attributed to David and is the fourth longest (only 78, 89 and 119 are longer) in the Psalter. This psalm is also found in 2 Samuel chapter 22 where it is set near the end of David’s life. The psalm’s length is therefore appropriate to its content since David is reflecting upon a lifetime of deliverance. THE GENRE AND…
Psalm 17: The Prayer of an Innocent Person
What is Psalm 17 about? Psalm 17 is a personal prayer addressed to YHWH by the speaker who is under threat from deadly enemies. The psalmist prays for relief and for God’s protection on the basis that he follows God’s law and is innocent of that for which he is being pursued. He affirms his integrity and asks the Lord to not only help him but also punish his enemies; people who live only for…
From Judgement on Sidon to Hope for Israel: A Study of Ezekiel 28:20-26
INTRODUCTION The passage Ezekiel 28:20-26 consists of a short oracle against Sidon followed by a repeat promise of restoration (11:17; 20:41 – see also 34:13; 36:24; 37:21; 39:27) for Judah (here called ‘Israel’). Since the oracle against Sidon is so brief many commentators assert that Ezekiel just includes Sidon in order to make the number of foreign nations against which he prophesies in chapters 25-32 total seven – a number signifying completeness. This seems rather…
Ezekiel 28: Prophecy Against Tyre’s Prince
Ezekiel 28:1-19 condemns the proud king of Tyre for claiming to be a god then laments his fall from a perfect, Eden-like state. The passage is a warning about corruption through pride, leading to divine judgement.
The Structure and Meaning of Psalm 16
Psalm 16 is a short Davidic song about trust in God as refuge, source of well-being and giver of everlasting joy. The psalm moves from a prayer for protection to a confident assertion that God guides and preserves the believer.
The Sinking Ship of Tyre in Ezekiel 27
Explore Ezekiel 27 and the funeral lament over Tyre, focusing on themes of pride, wealth, God’s judgement and the fleeting nature of worldly success.
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