Monthly Archives: July 2018

Psalm 2:2b And the rulers join together in a league against the LORD and his messiah. A League of Nations conspire to rid each other of the religious bondage they feel they have experienced. This is a psalm, not a … Continue reading →

Psalm 2:2a The kings of the land take their stand; Unity is a good thing, unless it is unified rebellion against God. The psalmist is talking about planetary rebellion. All the political factions on earth unite against God’s legitimate rule.  … Continue reading →

Psalm 2:1b And (why are) the peoples muttering empty thoughts? Many of the philosophies in our world are ultimately futile, yet societies work tirelessly to uphold them. This strange behavior is part of a larger, malevolent strategy. The forces of … Continue reading →

2:1a Why are the nations so angry? From God’s perspective, the desire of nations to break free from His rule is absurd. He created all humanity for Himself, and no nation can function properly without His guidance. The Messiah is … Continue reading →

Psalm 1:6b But the wicked ones are on the way to destruction. What a waste for all these people who are living today for their lives to be cut off by judgment and destruction. but there is no place for … Continue reading →

Psalm 1:6a Because the LORD knows where the righteous ones are going. He knows the end of our road. That is what makes the difference. We can only take our future by faith. There is no question in God’s mind. … Continue reading →

Psalm 1:5b Neither will sinners when the righteous ones are gathered. The harvest metaphor continues. When Jesus raises the dead, that will be the end of pretending to bear fruit. Once he gathers his holy ones, the husks will be … Continue reading →

Psalm 1:5a That’s why the wicked ones will not survive the judgment Those outside of God’s covenant of grace are merely a temporary shell, with no permanent fruit. The judgment is a harvest, and during the harvest, the husks are … Continue reading →

Psalm 1:4b Instead, they are like husks that will be blown away by the wind. When we look out at a corn field, we don’t really see the corn. We see the stalks and husks. The corn which will be … Continue reading →

Psalm 1:4a It isn’t like that with the wicked ones. The well watered tree is contrasted with the used up husk. It does not matter how big the husk gets; it is destined for the fire.   At harvest time— … Continue reading →