Psalm 118

Psalm 118 by Pastor David Groendyk In the Lord’s good providence, before reading Psalm 118, I was busy preparing for our weekly youth group lesson from John 10:7–10 in which…

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Psalm 117

Psalm 117 Devotional by Pastor Lawrence This is not only the shortest psalm in the psalter but also the shortest chapter in all the Bible. It is a psalm of…

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Psalm 116

Psalm 116 Devotional by Pastor Mark Hudson If you are reading this Psalms in the Greek translation of the Old Testament (what many early Christian teachers used and probably what…

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Psalm 115

Psalm 115 Devotional by Pastor Lawrence Considered as part of a group of song-prayers known as pilgrimage songs to be sung by Israelites on their way to Jewish festivals (Psalms…

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Psalm 114

Psalm 114 Devotional by Pastor Mark Hudson This brief Psalm is a rather fun, poetic Psalm, best read enjoyably following the author’s lead.  The message is clear, and the Psalms…

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Psalm 113

Psalm 113 by Pastor David Groendyk   Psalms 113–118 have been called the “Egyptian Hallel” which means they were praise psalms that were sung during the celebration of the Passover.…

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Psalm 112

Psalm 112 Devotional by Pastor Lawrence This is clearly a type of wisdom psalm similar to Psalm 1 wherein the author compares the blessed man to that of the wicked…

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Psalm 111

Psalm 111 Devotional by Pastor Mark Hudson Praise begins and ends this short Psalm. This and Ps 112 is an acrostic which may have made it easier to memorize, use…

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Psalm 110

Psalm 110 Devotional by Pastor Lawrence Although it is not as beloved or well known to many Christians today as Psalm 23 or Psalm 139 are, Psalm 110 is by…

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Psalm 109

Psalm 109 Devotional by Pastor Mark Hudson   This Psalm may not rest easy on our ears.  The Psalmist sounds vindictive and should we say, “unchristian” in this Psalm.  I…

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