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You Are My Rock and Fortress (Ps. 71:3) Mike Johnson After expressing to God that he trusted Him, the psalmist continues in verse 3: “Be my strong refuge, to which I may resort continually; You have given the commandment to save me, for You are my rock and my fortress.” He wants God to be […]
Trusting God (Psalm 71:1) Mike Johnson Psalm 71:1 says, “In You, O Lord, I put my trust; let me never be put to shame.” This psalm was written by an aged man who had trusted God, not an idol or false deity, throughout his life. However, even in his old age, he faced enemies waiting […]
“O God, Who Is Like You?” (Ps. 71:19) Mike Johnson Psalm 71:19 says, “Also Your righteousness, O God, is very high, You who have done great things; O God, who is like You?” Earlier in Psalm 71, the writer has extensively praised God. He has spoken of God’s mercy, power, strength, might, and love. In […]
Bearing Fruit in Old Age (Psalm 71:17-18) Mike Johnson Psalm 71:17-18 says, “O God, You have taught me from my youth; and to this day I declare Your wondrous works. Now also when I am old and grayheaded, O God, do not forsake me, until I declare Your strength to this generation, Your power to […]
Five Requests of God (Ps. 71:1-4) Mike Johnson (1) In You, O Lord, I put my trust; let me never be put to shame. (2) Deliver me in Your righteousness, and cause me to escape; Incline Your ear to me, and save me. (3) Be my strong refuge, To which I may resort continually; You […]
Growing Old in the Lord (Psalm 71) Mike Johnson Young people may consider an aged person’s life free from problems. For example, they see an older person as one who does not have to face the difficulties of employment, child rearing, and sometimes even house payments. They may note that a person who has advanced […]
I Will Praise You With All My Heart (Psalm 86:12) Mike Johnson In Psalm 86:11, David asked God to teach him His way; he asserted that he would walk in His truth and then asked God to unite his heart to fear His name. He follows by saying he will praise and glorify God. Verse […]
Unite My Heart, O Lord (Psalm 86:11) Mike Johnson Psalm 86 is a prayer by David while he was facing perilous times. Despite his circumstances, in the first part of verse 11, he prayed for God to teach him His way, and then, upon learning the Lord’s way, he would walk in His truth. Then […]
The Greatness of God (Psalm 86:8-10) Mike Johnson Psalm 86 is a prayer by David, who is experiencing hardships, although he is not very specific about their nature. However, verse 14 points out that a group of proud and violent people, who had no regard for God, were seeking his life. Yet, amid his trouble, […]
Help Me God, for I Am Holy (Psalm 86:2) Mike Johnson Psalm 86 is a prayer of David, written during a time when he was facing troubling times. We learn from verses 14 and 17 that his enemies are trying to kill him. In verses 1-7, he makes several requests asking God to save him, […]
Bring Joy to My Soul (Psalm 86:4-5) Mike Johnson Psalm 86 consists entirely of a prayer by David during a time when he was greatly distressed. The details of his difficulties are not revealed, but verse 14 points out that a group of proud and violent people, who had no regard for God, were seeking […]
Be Merciful to Me, O Lord (Psalm 86:3) Mike Johnson Psalm 86 is a prayer by the author, David. He is experiencing hardships, although he is not very specific about their nature. However, verse 14 points out that a group of proud and violent people, who had no regard for God, sought his life. Yet, […]
Teach Me Your Way (Psalm 86:11) Mike Johnson Psalm 86 is a psalm of David, and verse 11 is a part of a prayer he prayed during a time of extreme distress. People are trying to kill him (14), and he turns to God for help. He implored, “Teach me Your way, O Lord; I […]
Praying in Times of Trouble (Psalm 86) Mike Johnson Psalm 86:7 says, “In the day of my trouble I will call upon You, for You will answer me.” This verse is an excellent summation of this Psalm. The writer is experiencing hardships, although he is not very specific about their nature. However, verse 14 points […]
A Troubled Heart Remembers (Psalm 77) Mike Johnson It is common for Christians today to become discouraged when facing hardships and wonder why God has not helped them. In Psalm 77, the writer seems to be facing this situation in dealing with some very distressing circumstances. It is uncertain what the troubling problem is, but […]
How Excellent Is Your Name (Psalm 8:1) Mike Johnson Psalm 8:1 says, “O Lord, our Lord, How excellent is Your name in all the earth, who have set Your glory above the heavens!” Christians often incorporate this beautiful verse as an introduction to their prayers. In the Psalm, David speaks of the greatness of God […]
Wait on the Lord! (Psalm 27:14) Mike Johnson Many think that David is the author of Psalm 27 and that he wrote it when he was fleeing from Saul. It has been called “An Exuberant Declaration of Faith.” It starts with David expressing great confidence in God (1-3). God is his light, salvation, and strength. […]
Seeking the Face of God (Psalm 27:8-9) Mike Johnson Many think David wrote Psalm 27 when fleeing from Saul, which is likely the case. Earlier in the Psalm, he expresses strong faith and confidence in God, but verses 8-9 reflect him apparently facing difficulties. In these verses, he addresses God saying, “When You said, ‘Seek […]
The Land of the Living (Psalm 27:13) Mike Johnson In Psalm 27:13, the Psalmist (thought to be David) said, “I would have lost heart, unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.” What is meant by the land of the living? Today, if someone […]
Did David’s Parents Forsake Him? (Psalm 27:10) Mike Johnson Many think Psalm 27 was written by David when he was fleeing from Saul. In verses 1-3, he expresses his complete confidence in God. In verses 4-6, he speaks of his love and communion with God, and then in verses 7-12, we see where David turns […]
Thanksgiving & Worship (Ps. 100:4) Mike Johnson Psalm 100 is thought to have been written by David and is about worship. Speculation is that the Jews used it as a call to worship and as a hymn in their public praise. Verse 4 says, “Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with […]
Joyful Worship (Psalm 100:1-2) Mike Johnson Psalm 100 is thought to have been written by David and is about worship. Speculation is that the Jews used it as a call to worship and as a hymn in their public praise. From verses 1-2, we learn that joy should be associated with our worship. It admonishes, […]
What Is More Important? (Ps. 37:6) Mike Johnson David probably wrote Psalm 37 in the latter stages of his life. This psalm’s intent seems to be to encourage God’s people who are facing difficulties in life. Verse 16, which is more like a proverb, says, “A little that a righteous man has is better than […]
The Lord Is Near (Psalm 34:18-19) Mike Johnson According to its title, David wrote Psalm 34 when he was experiencing much affliction. He was fleeing from King Saul and went to Gath where, to protect his life, he faked insanity. Leaving there, he fled to the cave of Adullam (1 Sam. 22:1). While experiencing such […]
Boasting in the Lord Mike Johnson (Psalm 34:2) David probably wrote Psalm 34 during the time he was fleeing from King Saul. During this time, he was facing great adversity. Yet, despite this, he declares in verse 2, “My soul shall make its boast in the Lord; the humble shall hear of it […]
Gather Around Me Children (Psalm 34:11-14) Mike Johnson According to its title, David wrote Psalm 34 during the time he was fleeing from Saul. He sought refuge in Gath and, to protect himself, faked insanity. Eventually, he left there and went to the cave of Adullam, where his family and 400 loyalists joined him (1 […]
Magnify & Exalt God (Psalm 34) Mike Johnson Our study is from Psalm 34. The title comes from verse 3, which says, “Oh, magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt His name together.” We are to magnify and exalt the name of God, and this psalm tells us how and why we should […]
God’s Everlasting Mercy (Psalm 118) Mike Johnson “Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever.” This verse is from Psalm 118:1. It also appears at the end and serves as part of a “bookend” for the Psalm. Between these two verses, we find illustrated the everlasting mercy (love […]
Waiting For the Lord (Psalm 27) Mike Johnson “Wait on the Lord; be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart; wait, I say, on the Lord!” (Ps. 27:14) This verse tells us about the focus of Psalm 27, which is a psalm that describes the author’s undaunting faith. The heading in my Bible […]
TRUSTING GOD (Psalm 31) Mike Johnson Psalm 31 is different from most psalms in that it consists of multiple peaks and valleys. The psalm changes in mood as it goes from assurance (1-8) to anguish (9-18), and then back to assurance (19-24). It has in verse 5, the last words Christ uttered on the cross, […]
“Bless the Lord, O My Soul” (Psalm 103) Mike Johnson There are 150 psalms in the Bible. David wrote most of them, but there are other writers, such as Asaph, Korah, Moses, and Solomon. There are many psalms classified as psalms of praise. A well-known psalm of praise is Psalm 103. Highly extolled, it is […]
Teach Us to Number Our Days (Psalm 90) Mike Johnson Moses is thought to be the writer of Psalm 90. The basis for this conclusion is due to his name being in the superscription (title) of the psalm. The title is not part of the inspired text, so there is no certainty that he is […]
COMMIT YOUR WAY TO THE LORD (Psalm 37:5) Mike Johnson Psalm 37:5 says, “Commit your way to the Lord, Trust also in Him, And He shall bring it to pass.” Psalm 37 is an admonition to followers of God to retain their confidence in Him and not be discouraged when facing the hardships in life. […]
PRAISING GOD’S WORKS (Psalm 111) Mike Johnson Psalm 111 starts with the exclamation, “Praise the Lord!” This psalm fits into a category of psalms known as “Hallelujah Psalms.” These psalms start and end, or start or end, with “hallelujah” or “praise the Lord.” Psalm 111 is the first in a trilogy of Hallelujah Psalms. This Psalm fits into another […]
Acceptance by Our Rock and Redeemer (Psalm 19:14) Mike Johnson Psalm 19:14 says, “Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my strength and my Redeemer.” This verse is at the end of a magnificent Psalm. In verses 1-6, the writer spoke about the […]
More Valuable Than Gold (Psalm 19:10) Mike Johnson Psalm 19:10 (thought to be written by David) says the Word of God is “… more desirable than gold, yes, than much fine gold; Sweeter also than honey and the drippings of the honeycomb.” (NASB) Wealth, whether in the form of gold or some other type of […]
“The Heavens Declare the Glory of God” (Psalm 19) Mike Johnson Psalm 19 is beautifully written and has been revered by many people over the years. From it, many conclude that there is a God who created the universe, and He has revealed Himself to mankind through the Scriptures. From verses 12-14, the awesomeness of […]
Trust in God & Do Good (Psalm 37:3) Mike Johnson Psalm 37:3 says, “Trust in the Lord, and do good; Dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness.” Psalm 37 encourages God’s people to avoid being upset about the prosperity and, seemingly, good life of evildoers. Instead, the Psalmist encourages various positive endeavors. Among […]
Benefits from God (Psalm 103:3-7) Mike Johnson Speaking about God, Psalm 103:3-7 says, “Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases, Who redeems your life from destruction, Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies, Who satisfies your mouth with good things, so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s. The Lord […]
Five Steps to Peace (Psalm 37:3-8) Mike Johnson “Do not fret because of evildoers, nor be envious of the workers of iniquity. For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb (Ps. 37:1-2).” When we think of the word “fret,” we may think of someone continuously or excessively […]
MAKE A JOYFUL SHOUT! (Psalm 100) Mike Johnson A very well known and oft-quoted poem, Psalm 100 centers on worshiping and knowing God. Although it contains only five verses, the psalm has essential and relevant information. Some think David is the author, although there is uncertainty. The speculation is that the Jews used this psalm […]
Bless the Lord at All Times (Psalm 34:1) Mike Johnson According to its title, David wrote Psalm 34 during the time he was fleeing from Saul. Seeking refuge, he fled to Gath. When discovered there, David faked insanity to avoid harm. He then escaped to the cave of Adullam. Although his family and 400 loyalists […]
DELIGHT IN THE LORD (Psalm 37:4) Mike Johnson Psalm 37:4 says, “Delight yourself also in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.” Do you delight in the Lord? The Psalmist (thought to be David) said this is what we are to do. The word found in the original (anag) carries […]
“O Lord, Our Lord…” (Psalm 8:1) Mike Johnson Psalm 8:1 says, “O Lord, our Lord, How excellent is Your name in all the earth, who have set Your glory above the heavens!” Christians often incorporate this beautiful verse as an introduction to their prayers. In the Psalm, David speaks of the greatness of God compared […]
HOW EXCELLENT IS YOUR NAME (Psalm 8) Mike Johnson Some consider Psalm 8, “the most well-known psalm people have never read.” Understandably, the tendency today is to focus more on the New Testament, which results in people having less familiarity with the Old Testament. Yet, quotations of Psalm 8 occur so much in the New […]
It Is Better to Trust in the Lord (Ps. 118:8-9) Mike Johnson Psalm 118: 8-9 says, “It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man. It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in princes.” These verses are a conclusion from verses 5-7, where the […]
God’s Great Works! (Psalm 111:2) Mike Johnson Psalm 111, known as a Hallelujah Psalm, begins by saying, “Praise the Lord” and ends with, “His praise endures forever.” In between, the Psalmists praises God in various ways. After expressing his desire to praise God in the assembly, in verse 2, the Psalmist exclaims, “The works of […]
THE SINS OF YOUTH (Psalm 25:7) Mike Johnson Sometimes, people try to minimize the sins of youth. A person may say, for example, “After all, young people must sow their wild oats.” However, David took the sins of his youth very seriously. In Psalm 25:7, he pleads with God, “Do not remember the sins of […]
SHOW ME, TEACH ME, LEAD ME (Psalm 25:4-5) Mike Johnson Palm 25 is a Psalm of repentance. The psalmist humbly expresses a desire for God’s forgiveness and wants direction from Him. In verses 4-5, he appeals to God by saying, “Show me Your ways, O Lord; teach me Your paths. Lead me in Your truth […]
REMEMBERING AND FORGETTING (Psalm 25:6-7) Mike Johnson Psalm 25:6-7 says, “Remember, O Lord, Your tender mercies and Your lovingkindnesses, for they are from of old. Do not remember the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions; according to Your mercy remember me, for Your goodness’ sake, O Lord.” In these verses, David is asking God […]
LIFT UP YOUR SOUL TO GOD (Psalm 25:1) Mike Johnson Psalm 25:1 says, “To You, O Lord, I lift up my soul.” The author of this Psalm, regarded as David, starts his prayer respectfully, humbly appealing to God’s mercy and desiring His pardon. This verse teaches a lot about the nature of prayer. First, we […]
HUMILITY IS ESSENTIAL! (Psalm 25:8-9) Mike Johnson Psalm 25:8-9 says, “Good and upright is the Lord; therefore He teaches sinners in the way. The humble He guides in justice, and the humble He teaches His way.” This passage shows the importance of having humility in receiving God’s Word. Humbly listening to instruction is essential even […]
BENEFITS FOR THOSE WHO FEAR GOD (Psalm 25:12-15) Mike Johnson Psalm 25:12-15 says the following: (12) who is the man that fears the Lord? Him shall He teach in the way He chooses. (13) He himself shall dwell in prosperity, and his descendants shall inherit the earth. (14) The secret of the Lord is with […]
A PRAYER FOR FORGIVENESS Mike Johnson Consider the following quote regarding Psalm 25. The sob of a great sorrow sounds throughout this psalm. The circumstances of its writing were those of desolation, affliction, distress, travail, as the latter part especially shows. Yet the main content is one full of help to all who are in […]
Remembering God’s Wonderful Works (Ps. 111:4) Mike Johnson Psalm 111:4 says, “He has made His wonderful works to be remembered; The Lord is gracious and full of compassion.” We are to remember God’s wonderful works, which are great (Ps. 111:2a) These works of God include creation (Gen. 1, Ps. 19:1, Rom. 1:20, Jer. 10:12); God […]
God’s Mercy and Grace (Psalm 103:8) Mike Johnson David most likely wrote Psalm 103, which is a well-known psalm of praise. It is a psalm of celebration, as the first two verses and the final verse indicates. Verse 8 points out, “The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in mercy.” This […]
GET SOME GOOD ADVICE! (Psalm 1:1) Mike Johnson Psalm 1:1 says, “Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful.” In this passage, we see what we cannot do if we want to be blessed by […]
Do Not Be like the Chaff (Psalm 1:4) Mike Johnson Psalm 1:1-3 describes a godly person. This passage tells us that righteous people do not walk in the counsel of the ungodly; they do not stand in the path of sinners; they do not sit in the seat of the scornful. Instead, they delight in […]
How to Prosper Psalm 1:3 Mike Johnson Psalm 1:1-2 points out how that the person who will be blessed by God does not walk in the counsel of the ungodly; he does not stand in the path of sinners, and he does not sit in the seat of the scornful. Instead, he delights in the […]
Do Not Stand in the Path of Sinners (Psalm 1:1) Mike Johnson Psalm 1:1 says, “Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful.” Here we see a person must not walk in the counsel of […]
Delighting in God’s Law (Psalm 1:2) Mike Johnson Psalm 1:1 tells us that the person whom God will bless must not walk in the counsel of the ungodly; he must not stand in the path of sinners, and he must not sit in the seat of the scornful. Then, verse 2 positively describes a righteous […]
HOW TO LIVE A HAPPY LIFE (Psalm 1) Mike Johnson Psalm 1:1-2 says, “Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful; but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and in His law […]
Heed the Warnings (Psalm 19:11) Mike Johnson In speaking about God’s commandments, Psalm 19:11 says, “Moreover by them Your servant is warned, and in keeping them there is great reward.” It is clear, God’s Word warns us. A warning is usually associated with danger. Parents, for example, remind their children when there is danger. Similarly, […]
How to Praise God (Ps. 103:1-2) Mike Johnson Psalm 103:1-2 exclaims, “Bless the Lord, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name! Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits.” David most likely wrote Psalm 103, a well-known psalm of praise. It is a psalm of […]
Seek God When He May Be Found (Psalm 32:6) Mike Johnson In Psalm 32, David describes what might be called the “blessedness of forgiveness.” In this Psalm, David speaks of the agony of sin and of the joy of receiving forgiveness from God. In the course of doing this (V. 6), he speaks of the […]
The Blessedness of Forgiveness (Psalm 32) Mike Johnson Psalm 32 describes the blessedness of forgiveness differently than in any other psalm. It describes the psychological, and perhaps physical, effects of unconfessed sins, and it speaks of the remedy for obtaining the forgiveness of sins and the happiness that follows. We often have to speculate regarding […]
FACING THE “SPIN CYCLES” OF LIFE (Psalm 37) Mike Johnson Consider the following story about a boy who wanted to wash his cat. The little boy went to the store and bought some Tide detergent. The cashier said to the boy, “It’s nice of you to run errands for your parents. Do you do the […]
GOD IS OUR REFUGE (Psalm 46) Mike Johnson In the 1500s, Martin Luther wrote a hymn called, “A Mighty Fortress.” The opening lines are: “A mighty fortress is our God, A bulwark never failing; Our helper He, Amid the flood of mortal ills prevailing.” It is said Luther based this song on Psalm 46. This […]
“Blot Out My Transgressions” Mike Johnson In II Samuel 11 and 12, we can read the story where David committed adultery with Bathsheba. To cover up his sin, he had her husband, Uriah, murdered. Nathan, a prophet of God, eventually confronted him. At this point, David admitted he had sinned against the Lord. Most agree […]
“BE STILL AND KNOW THAT I AM GOD” (Ps. 46:10) Mike Johnson In Psalm 46:10 God said, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!” This passage was probably written during the time frame when Hezekiah was the king of Judah. […]
Be Careful Where You Sit (Psalm 1:1) Mike Johnson Psalm 1:1 says, “Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful.” The person who God blesses is one who will not walk in the counsel of […]
Putting Our Trust in the Lord (Psalm 31:1) Mike Johnson In Psalm 31:1, David states, “In You, O Lord, I put my trust.” We see that the Psalmist put his trust in the Lord, not an idol or some other type of deity. The word in the Hebrew translated “trust” means refuge, and many commonly […]
God’s Great Mercy, Forgiveness, & Love (Psalm 103:11-14) Mike Johnson Verses 11-14 tell us about the greatness of God’s compassion. They say, “ (11) For as the heavens are high above the earth, So great is His mercy toward those who fear Him; (12) As far as the east is from the west, So far […]
A Day the Lord Has Made (Ps. 118:24) Mike Johnson Psalm 118:24 states, “This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.” Many quote this verse to encourage a positive attitude, i.e., we are to appreciate each day, as it is a gift from God. In a general […]
Praise the Lord! (Psalm 111:1) Mike Johnson Psalm 111:1 says, “Praise the Lord! I will praise the Lord with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright and in the congregation.” This verse starts by exclaiming, “Praise the Lord!” This expression is, by some, regarded as the title of this Psalm. With certainty, it […]
Design Demands a Designer (Psalm 19) Mike Johnson Psalm 19:1-4 says, “The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament shows His handiwork. Day unto day utters speech, and night unto night reveals knowledge. There is no speech nor language where their voice is not heard. Their line has gone out through all the […]
The Importance of Words and Thoughts Mike Johnson (Psalm 19:14) Psalm 19:14 says, “Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my strength and my Redeemer.” This verse is at the end of a magnificent Psalm. In verses 1-6, the writer spoke about the […]
Presumptuous Sins Mike Johnson Psalm 19:13 says, “Keep back Your servant also from presumptuous sins; Let them not have dominion over me. Then I shall be blameless, and I shall be innocent of great transgression.” What is a presumptuous sin? A presumptuous sin is a sin that is committed with arrogance and grows out of […]
My Rock & My Redeemer (Psalm 19:14) Mike Johnson Psalm 19:14 says, “Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my strength and my Redeemer.” Consider the last part of the verse where the Psalmist refers to God as his strength and Redeemer. Vine’s […]
My Rock & My Fortress (Psalm 31:2-3) Mike Johnson In Psalm 31:2-3, David appeals to God, saying, “. . . Be my rock of refuge, a fortress of defense to save me. For You are my rock and my fortress; therefore, for Your name’s sake, lead me and guide me.” The word “rock” is used […]
“Have Mercy Upon Me, O God!” (Psalm 51) Mike Johnson In the Old Testament, there is a psalm in which the author expresses the depths of his heart by asking God for forgiveness. He seems to have a childlike faith in God’s mercy and shows profoundness and tenderness. Psalm 51 is often called a psalm […]
God Is From Everlasting to Everlasting Mike Johnson (Psalm 90:2) It is thought Psalm 90 was written by Moses during the time the children of Israel were in the wilderness. Based on the tenor of the Psalm, it was possibly written during a time when Moses was very discouraged. In this Psalm, the greatness of […]
God Is Our Dwelling Place Mike Johnson According to the beginning note, Moses wrote Psalm 90. A standard view is that Moses wrote the Psalm during the later part of the time the children of Israel wandered in the wilderness. In this Psalm, Moses concluded by appealing to God for compassion and mercy, asking very […]
A Broken & Contrite Heart (Psalm 51:16-17) Mike Johnson In Psalm 51, the writer expresses great sorrow for the sins he had committed. According to the notes at the beginning of this Psalm, David wrote it after his sin with Bathsheba. He repeatedly asked God for mercy and forgiveness. Consider verses 16-17, which say, “For You […]
My Sin Is Always Before Me (Psalm 51:3) Mike Johnson The writer of Psalm 51 expresses great sorrow for his sins. Most agree that David is the author, and he wrote it after his sin with Bathsheba. In 2 Samuel 11-12, we learn that David committed adultery, and then he committed murder trying to conceal […]
Restore Unto Me the Joy of Your Salvation (Psalm 51:12) Mike Johnson According to the beginning notes of Psalm 51, David is its author, and he wrote the Psalm after his sin with Bathsheba. Engulfed with emotion, he is asking God to have mercy on him and extend His forgiveness. In the first part of […]
Why Is Sin So Bad? (Psalm 51:4) Mike Johnson Psalm 51 is thought to have been written by David in connection with his sin with Bathsheba. You might recall that he had committed adultery with Bathsheba, and he had her husband (Uriah) killed to cover up his deed. In Psalm 51, David was expressing his […]
Asking for God’s Mercy (Psalm 51:1-2) Mike Johnson Psalm 51:1-2 says, “Have mercy upon me, O God, According to Your lovingkindness; according to the multitude of Your tender mercies, blot out my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin.” David wrote this Psalm, it is thought, after his sin […]