Psalm 31 is a song of lament where David cries out for deliverance from his enemies and refuge from his troubles. As the psalm progresses the tone shifts from anguish to an expression of trust in the Lord. Although […]

  After the account of Isaiah’s calling in the first few chapters of the book, chapters 7-12 are the first prophecy of Israel and Judah’s judgment at the hands of Assyria. Whereas Isaiah sounds a critical note for the pride […]

  Paul closes the book of Ephesians with this verse of blessing. Along with the preceding verse, which speaks of the peace and love received in the gospel, this blessing offers a fitting conclusion to a letter so focused on […]

  Paul brings the letter of Galatians to a close with a series of exhortations. In 6:7-10 he offers both warning and encouragement, reminding his readers that no one can escape the judgment of God and only that those who […]

  Proverbs 9 consists of three sections that contrast wisdom and folly. In the first section (9:1-6) wisdom is portrayed as the hostess of a beautiful house and a wonderful banquet, and in the last section (9:13-18) folly is portrayed […]

  Psalm 100 was written to serve as an invitation to worship for the people of Israel, and many churches today continue to use it as a call to worship at the opening of their worship services. The psalm exalts […]