Archive · 2026
32 posts published on 31 days in January 2026, listed by the day of publication.
Psalm 72 is a royal prayer asking God to grant righteousness, justice, and wisdom to the king, so that his reign may reflect God’s own character. The chapter emphasizes righteous judgment, care for the poor and needy, and peace flowing…
Psalm 73 wrestles honestly with the spiritual struggle caused by seeing the prosperity of the wicked while the righteous suffer. The psalmist nearly stumbles in faith, questioning the value of purity and obedience when arrogance appears…
Psalm 74 is a communal lament that cries out to God amid devastation, destruction, and the apparent withdrawal of divine presence. The psalmist describes the ruin of God’s sanctuary and the mocking triumph of the enemies, questioning why…
Psalm 75 is a declaration of God’s sovereign rule as the righteous Judge over all the earth. The psalm emphasizes that exaltation does not come from human power or position, but from God alone, who raises up and brings down according to…
Psalm 76 declares that God is publicly known in Judah and Zion because He acts in history with unmistakable power. He breaks the weapons of the violent and silences the proud, showing that no human strength—no army, no king—can stand when…
Psalm 77 begins with a believer in deep distress, crying to God through the night and finding no quick comfort. The psalm honestly wrestles with fearful questions—whether God has forgotten mercy—yet it refuses to end in unbelief. The…
Psalm 78 is a teaching psalm that calls God’s people to listen, remember, and pass His works to the next generation so they will set their hope in God and not forget His commandments. It recounts Israel’s repeated pattern: God performed…
Psalm 79 is a communal lament after a national catastrophe: Jerusalem is defiled, the temple is ruined, and God’s people are shamed before surrounding nations. The psalm does not hide the horror, yet it turns that grief into prayer—asking…
Psalm 80 is a communal plea for restoration, addressed to the Shepherd of Israel who once led Joseph like a flock. The psalm mourns national distress and divine displeasure, repeating the urgent cry, “Turn us again… and we shall be saved.”…
Psalm 81 opens with a call to joyful worship, urging Israel to sing, use instruments, and keep God’s appointed feast as a testimony to His covenant. The Lord then speaks, reminding His people that He delivered them from Egypt and removed…
Psalm 82 portrays God standing in judgment over rulers and judges who have failed their calling. He rebukes them for partiality toward the wicked and for neglecting the weak, fatherless, afflicted, and needy. Their injustice is not treated…
Psalm 83 is Asaph’s urgent plea for God not to remain silent while hostile nations conspire against God’s people and aim to erase their name. The coalition is presented as more than political hostility—it is rebellion against God’s order…
Psalm 84 expresses deep longing for the LORD’s dwelling place and the joy of drawing near to Him in worship. The psalmist calls God’s house lovely, describing a heart and flesh that “cry out” for the living God, and even the sparrow…
Psalm 85 remembers God’s past mercy—when He restored His people, forgave iniquity, and turned away His wrath—and then pleads for renewed revival. The psalm asks God to “turn” His people again, to put away displeasure, and to show steadfast…
Psalm 86 is David’s humble, urgent prayer for mercy, protection, and guidance, spoken from a place of need and dependence on God. He appeals to the LORD’s character—good, ready to forgive, and abundant in mercy to all who call upon…
Psalm 87 celebrates Zion as the city founded and loved by the LORD, set apart by His choosing and presence. It declares that “glorious things” are spoken of God’s city, because God Himself establishes it. In a surprising turn, the psalm…
Psalm 88 is one of the darkest laments in Scripture, a relentless cry from deep affliction offered to “the LORD God of my salvation.” The psalmist prays day and night, yet feels overwhelmed by death-like despair, cut off, forgotten, and…
Psalm 89 begins with confident praise for the LORD’s mercy and faithfulness, celebrating His unmatched power and holiness and His rule over creation. It then recalls God’s covenant with David—an oath to establish his seed and throne—while…
Psalm 90, a prayer of Moses, sets God’s eternal nature against the short, fragile span of human life. It reminds us that the Lord is our true dwelling place through all generations, while our days on earth pass quickly like grass that…
Psalm 91 proclaims the blessing and safety of the one who dwells in the “secret place” of the Most High and abides under the shadow of the Almighty. It teaches that the Lord Himself is our refuge and fortress, stronger than fear by night…
Psalm 92 is a Sabbath song that calls God’s people to give thanks and to declare His lovingkindness in the morning and His faithfulness every night. It celebrates the Lord’s righteous character and His mighty works, while warning that the…
Psalm 93 declares that the LORD reigns in majesty and is clothed with strength, so the world is established and cannot be moved. It lifts our eyes from earthly instability to God’s unshakable throne, which is “from everlasting.” The psalm…
Psalm 108 is a deliberate, steady prayer of praise and confidence that turns worship into a request for victory. The psalmist declares his heart “fixed,” choosing to awaken the dawn with praise because God’s mercy and truth are higher than…
Psalm 94 is a bold appeal to the LORD as the God of vengeance to rise up and judge arrogant evildoers who crush His people. The psalm exposes the wicked’s false confidence—thinking God does not see or will not call them to account—while…
Psalm 95 calls God’s people to worship with joyful praise because the LORD is the great God and King above all gods, the Maker of sea and land. Yet the psalm quickly turns from celebration to a sober warning: worship is not only singing…
Psalm 96 calls the whole earth to sing a new song to the LORD, proclaiming His salvation and declaring His glory among the nations. It exposes the emptiness of idols and lifts up the LORD as the true Creator who deserves fear, honor, and…
Psalm 97 proclaims the LORD’s reign as the true King over all the earth, calling even the distant “isles” to rejoice because His rule is righteous and holy. The psalm describes His presence with awe-filled imagery—clouds, darkness, fire…
Psalm 98 calls God’s people to sing a “new song” because the LORD has acted with undeniable power, bringing salvation and making His righteousness known. It stresses that His victory is not hidden or private—He reveals it openly before the…
Psalm 99 exalts the LORD as the sovereign King whose reign causes the nations to tremble, because His rule is holy and unshakable. He loves justice and establishes what is right, not by human preference but by righteous judgment. The psalm…
Psalm 100 calls every nation to joyful worship because the LORD alone is God and worthy of praise. It teaches that true thanksgiving is not mere emotion but an act of obedient approach—entering His presence with gladness, song, and…
Psalm 101 is a personal covenant of integrity, where the king commits to rule and live under God’s standard of mercy and justice. He resolves to walk in a “perfect way,” guarding his private life as carefully as his public leadership, and…
Psalm 102 is a prayer from deep affliction, where a suffering believer pours out grief honestly before the LORD and begs Him to hear. The psalmist describes loneliness, physical weakness, and a sense of life fading, yet he refuses to…