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T. Austin-Sparks

"Thy Way Was in the Sea" (Psalm 77)

T. Austin-SparksReading: Psalm 77 The heading of this psalm shows that it was contributed by Asaph, who was David's choir master - the leader of the singers. Quite a number of psalms are attributed to him, and in this one he was in real trouble; he was a man of music who had lost his music, a song leader whose only... Read More
Robert Ellis

Forward

CHRISTIANITY in our country has fallen on evil days, or so compute our statisticians, and so our Church-going members also confess. Our numbers dwindle steadily in every sphere of Church life. The Sunday schools are only shadows of what they used to be. The Prayer meetings are meagrely attended. Oth... Read More
St. Augustine

Exposition on Psalm 78

St. Augustine1. This Psalm does contain the things which are said to have been done among the old people: but the new and latter people is being admonished, to beware that it be not ungrateful regarding the blessings of God, and provoke His anger against it, whereas it ought to receive His grace....The Title the... Read More
Athanasian Grail Psalter

Book III

Psalm 73(72) Quam bonus Israel! 1 How good God is to Israel, to those who are pure of heart. 2 Yet my feet came close to stumbling, my steps had almost slipped 3 for I was filled with envy of the proud when I saw how the wicked prosper. 4 For them there are no pains; their bodies are sound and sleek... Read More
Tom Macartney

Standing up under pressure

Tom MacartneyMany people today are finding themselves under growing stress and pressure as the rising tide of lawlessness engulfs the world (2 Thess. 2). That no Christian need break-down under pressure is clear, because the Lord has provided grace sufficient to see us through; “My grace is sufficient for you,” ... Read More
Art Katz

Beyond Categories

Art Katz"Art Katz encouraged the duplicating of his audio messages, and there are no copyright claims for those who desire to share them with others. However, Art’s books and writings (including articles on this website) do still carry a copyright, and permission needs to be sought if quoting from those is ... Read More
David Wilkerson

Are You Feeling Low and Troubled?

David WilkersonIf you have ever had times of feeling low and troubled, then Psalm 77 was written for you. The writer of the psalm, a man named Asaph, was a Levite from the priestly line in Israel. He was also a singer and served as David’s appointed choir director. Altogether, Asaph wrote eleven psalms and they we... Read More
David Wilkerson

Trust Your Request in God's Care

David WilkersonOne of the reasons our prayers might not be answered is because we attempt to prescribe how God should answer them. And that all boils down to a lack of trust. The believing soul, after he has unburdened his heart in prayer to the Lord, resigns himself to the faithfulness, goodness, and wisdom of Go... Read More
Greek Word Studies

Take pains (meditate, devise) (3191) meletao

Meditate (01897)(hagah pronounced "haw-gaw") conveys the basic meaning of a low sound and so as used in the OT means to groan, to sigh or to mutter. Figuratively hagah refers to inward utterance, the words a man speaks to himself. And so hagah means to meditate (give serious thought and consideratio... Read More
F. W. Grant

The Numerical Structure of the Psalms

The Structure Book I (1 - 41) Christ in the counsel of God the source of all blessing for His people (Israel). Book II (42 - 72) Their ruin, but redemption in the latter days. Book III (73 - 89) The holiness of God in His dealings with them. Book IV (90 - 106) The failed first man replaced by the Se... Read More

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