Progress on the “Psalms Project”

Yesterday I was able to post another set of devotionals in the “Psalms Project.” For those who may not be tracking this project, I am writing a “Short Guide to Reading the Psalms Devotionally.” For each psalm, the project includes a brief comment, a reading guide that provides insights and outlining ideas, and a prayer …

A Short Guide to Reading the Psalms Devotionally

At the start of 2013, for several days I published entries from my current writing project: A Short Guide to Reading the Psalms Devotionally. My goal is to write at least one devotional guide each day–and to stay ahead of those who began the new year reading a psalm each day. [It is always a …

Psalm 3

The next twelve psalms (3-14) generally belong to the category of psalms of deliverance and praise. The NIV Study Bible notes suggest a 5+1+5+1 pattern. Psalms 3-7 are followed by Psalm 8, a creation psalm which declares the glory of God. Psalm 8 is also recognized as a Messianic psalm with a clear reference to …

Introduction to the Psalms: Psalm 1

The purpose of the division of the Psalms into five books (1-41, 42-72, 73-89, 90-106, 107-150) is not clear. The divisions may be based on the use of the names of God, traditional collections, or other factors. Recent studies have suggested the possibility of thoughtful structures, often chiastic (as in the NIV Study Bible, 2002). …

The Struggle with Sin–Won?

Today I remind the reader that daily devotional thoughts are available on the website. These daily doses of Scripture which treat a chapter each day cover the entire New Testament in a year (5 days each week, 52 weeks per year, 260 chapters in the New Testament). Today’s devotional focuses on Romans 7: [a href=”../devotionals/06-rom7_life-in-the-spirit.htm”>Life …