Matthew 20 Pt.2 – Jesus’ 3rd “Prediction” of His Death and Resurrection!
There are 3 occasions where Jesus told His disciples about the events that would soon unfold leading to His Death, Burial, and Resurrection. These began at Matt.16:21-23. Then again in Matt.17:22-23, And then again here...
Matthew 20 Pt.1 – Labourers in The Vineyard!
This parable sits between two identical statements of Jesus. In Matt. 19:30 Jesus had said, “But many who are the first will be last, and the last first.” Then in Matt.20:16 Jesus also said, “So...
Psalm 32 – The Joy Of Sins Forgiven!
In this didactic psalm of David’s he shows how he came under the conviction of God’s Spirit, leading him to acknowledge and confess his sin, which led him to forgiveness. Of course David had to...
Psalm 31- The LORD IS My Fortress!
In this Psalm, which may well have been on Jesus’ mind, whilst going through His trials (based on His quotation of Ps.31:5 in Lk.23:46), we get the impression that David and his men are besieged...
Psalm 30 – Thank You LORD For Healing Me!
In this Psalm it is clear that David had had “one foot in the grave”, and yet when he cried out to the LORD for mercy, the LORD healed him and raised him up from...
Psalm 29 – Praise to God in His Holiness and Majesty!
It is not immediately apparent what this Psalm of David’s is about. Commentaries on it say that David was aware of the beliefs of the other nations around Israel which believed in a different version...
Psalm 28 – Rejoicing In Answered Prayer!
In this Psalm, David is able to offer praise to the LORD for answering his prayers, apparently before the answer actually showed up. It has been said that the occasion for this Psalm could have...
Psalm 27 A Declaration of Faith in God’s Salvation!
Here, as usual, David expresses his trust in the LORD, even whilst he is either being attacked or surrounded by his enemies. William Macdonald in ‘The Believer’s Bible Commentary’ saw quite a lot of parallels...
Psalm 26 – A Prayer for Divine Scrutiny and Redemption!
How confident was David to invite Divine scrutiny of his life? This wasn’t David trying to be self-righteous, but rather because he had enemies who seem to have accused him wrongly, David asks the LORD...
Psalm 25 – A Prayer for Deliverance and Forgiveness!
Here’s a cry of faith that many can identify with! As usual David speaks about his enemies and struggles and distresses he is going through, and yet at the same time he is reminded of...