Who is this king of glory? The LORD of hosts, he is the king of glory. Psalms 24:10 NABRE David wrote this psalm when he had purchased the land for the temple site. At the time David erected a temporary altar upon which he offered sacrifices of thanksgiving. Some say…
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Psalms 84:5 – March 19, 2020
Blessed are those who dwell in your house! They never cease to praise you. Psalms 84:5 NABRE This psalm was inspired by David’s experiences when he fled from Saul and sought refuge in the foreign lands. On foreign soil, far removed from home and the spiritual center of Israel, David…
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serve the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful song. Psalms 100:2 NABRE This psalm was sung in the Temple during the service of a Thanksgiving offering that would bring in thanksgiving after having survived great danger. Hebrew teachers believe that not a day would go by without some…
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From the rising of the sun to its setting let the name of the LORD be praised. Psalms 113:3 NABRE Psalms 113 is the beginning of a set of Psalms known as the Hallel (praise). The Hallel is included in liturgy of the Hebrew people particularly the Passover. During their…
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Sing a new song to the LORD, for he has done marvelous deeds. His right hand and holy arm have won the victory. Psalms 98:1 NABRE This psalm begins with an invitation to sing to the Lord in celebration of the great things He has done for Israel. It then…
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