August 2026 Volume 108, Number 4

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 redemption and life to the world. Read more

Serve the Lord with Fear Psalm 2

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 first four of these sections. Read more

The Prayer of the Holy Remnant Psalm 20

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 “eyes” will be opened, and they will finally recognize Jesus as their Messiah. Read more

Forsaken Psalm 22

By directly citing Psalm 22:1, Jesus in­dicated that David’s words were pro­phetic of his final experience. Despite feeling forsaken, Jesus’ devotion to the Father remained unbroken. He addressed God as “my God” and called on Him for help.1 His heart wrenching question suggests that he did not understand why God had forsaken him. Through the Apostle Paul, we now know why it was necessary. Read more

Psalm 45 A Psalm of Love

Psalm 45 begins with the instructions “To the Choirmaster: according to Lilies. A Maskil of the Sons of Korah; a love song.” The Hebrew word Shoshannim is used instead of “Lilies” in the King James transla­tion. This term may refer to a musical melody or style, or perhaps a six-stringed instrument that resembles a lily. It has also been suggested by some that the reference is to musical instru­ments, which could be the flute and the harp, which are to be softly and clearly enunciated. Read more

News and Views Current Events

The Church at the End of the Gospel Age Psalm 46

While Psalm 46 had an original appli­cation to God’s protection of Israel, it also appears to have a much larg­er prophetic and symbolic application to the church’s experiences at the end of the Gospel Age. It touches the disorder of the world just prior to the setting up of the earthly phase of Christ’s Kingdom. It also provides strong en­couragement for the feet members of the church at that time. Read more

The Melchizedek Priesthood of Messiah Psalm 110

This psalm, yet another composed by King David, contains elements of both prophecy and doctrine. It musically winds together these components to create a piece that magnifies the work of Israel’s future Messiah who is both a priest and a king. Read more

A Miscellany of Prophetic Psalms  Psalms About Jesus

While several psalms are prophetic in their entirety, there are many iso­lated verses throughout the book of Psalms that are prophetic as well. Here are a few of these scattered prophecies. Read more

Psalm 19