READ IT! - Introduction to Psalms 109-115

Readings for this week

Monday: Psalm 109
Tuesday: Psalm 110
Wednesday: Psalm 111
Thursday: Psalm 112
Friday: Psalm 113
Saturday: Psalm 114
Sunday: Psalm 115

Introduction to Psalms 109-115

Psalm 109 

David says, “Do not be silent, O God. For wicked mouths speak against me. May his name be blotted out! Let curses come upon him! Help me, O LORD.” 

Psalm 110 

The writer of this Davidic psalm says, “The LORD says to my Lord: ‘Sit at my right hand. You are a priest in the order of Melchizedek.’ The Lord will judge the nations.”

Throughout the New Testament, the writers of the Bible compared many things about Jesus to different passages in the Psalms. Psalm 110 is just one of many examples of this. Jesus is shown to be the true son of David, but not only as an earthly king, but as a heavenly king as well - as a king like Melchizedek, a king with no recorded beginning or end, an eternal king. 

Psalm 111 

The writer of this is acrostic psalm says, “Praise the Lord! Great are his works. He is ever mindful of his covenant. All his precepts are sure. His praise endures forever.” 

Psalm 112 

The writer of this acrostic psalm says, “Blessed are those who fear the LORD. Their righteousness endures forever. They are not afraid of evil tidings. The wicked melt away.” 

Psalm 113

This psalm is very similar to the Song of Hannah. The writer says, “Praise the LORD! Blessed be the name of the LORD forever. He is exalted over all the nations. He lifts the needy from the ash heap.” 

Psalms 114-115 

These two acrostic psalms were originally one. The writer says, “When Israel came out of Egypt, Judah became God's sanctuary. The sea looked and fled. Tremble, O earth, at the presence of the Lord. Not to us, O LORD, but to your name give glory. Idols have eyes, but they cannot see. O Israel, trust in the LORD. He will bless us.”