In the Beginning
Prophetic Psalms: Unveiling the Future in Ancient Songs The Book of Psalms is one of the most beloved and frequently read portions of the Bible. Many turn to the Psalms for comfort, worship, and wisdom. But these ancient songs also contain remarkable prophetic elements. Jesus quoted them frequently, emphasizing their prophetic nature. They cover future events such as the coming and suffering of the Messiah, events at the end of the age and the wonderful hope of God’s Kingdom that will bring […]
Serve the LORD with Fear
Psalm 2 “I have set my king upon my holy hill of Zion” (Psalm 2:6). — David Rice The Book of Psalms contains 150 chapters. “The Jews … divided it into five books, corresponding to the Five Books of Moses” (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown Commentary). This is a common division of the book, the five segments being chapters 1‑41, 42‑72, 73‑89, 90‑106, and 107‑150. This division is also supported by the appearance of the word “Amen” in the closing verses of the […]
The Prayer of the Holy Remnant
Psalm 20 “Save, Jehovah: Let the King answer us when we call” (Psalm 20:9). While the chief focus of Jehovah and Jesus at the end of the Gospel Age is the completion of the church, their attention upon the natural seed of Abraham is also significant. Many prophecies describe the regathering of Israel at the end of the age. This regathering is done while the Jews are still in unbelief. It is while they are in the land of promise that their […]
Forsaken
Psalm 22 “My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? Why art thou so far from helping me, and from the words of my roaring? O my God, I cry in the daytime, but thou hearest not; and in the night season, and am not silent” (Psalm 22:1, 2). “About the ninth hour, Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?” (Matthew 27:46). — Tom […]