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Psalm 72
Had you never read Solomon’s writing in the context of the broader Hebrew Wisdom Literature, you might mistake this for a smug self-congratulation. Rather, this is typical of the way Solomon writes, not in some description of real events, but … Continue reading
Psalm 71
It seems rather obvious from David’s choice of words that he wrote this rather late in his reign. On the other hand, he hardly offers any clues to the experience that provoked this soulful song. Ever the proper feudal servant … Continue reading
Psalm 68
David uses here a collection of images and figures of speech we don’t see anywhere else. While we have no doubt that the bulk of his writing is consistently symbolic and loaded with parables, it serves well to tread carefully … Continue reading
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Tagged hebrew poetry, history, Israel, King David, military, Psalms, scripture, worship
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Psalm 67
David specifies that this psalm is best with stringed instruments. It’s easy to miss the profound thoughts carried in so few words. We should examine the contextual meaning of the phrases here. Even if Israel failed often as a nation … Continue reading
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Tagged Creation, divine justice, Israel, King David, Psalms, revelation, stringed instruments, worship
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Psalm 66
In Hebrew, the word translated “song” means words for singing, whereas “psalm” means specifically that instruments should be played with it. David calls for praise from all the earth, meaning both the planet itself and all the people living on … Continue reading
Psalm 65
The header says David wrote this for use in the Temple worship. Scholars tell us this psalm was used in various thanksgiving services. English translations are all over the place on the first line, and it is difficult to bring … Continue reading
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Tagged Court of God, English translations, hebrew poetry, King David, Psalms, thanksgiving, worship
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Psalm 63
Written during a time away from home and in the wilderness area west of the Dead Sea, this is another psalm that has found it’s way into many contemporary songs. Even in translation, the words are powerful and moving. This … Continue reading
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Tagged divine presence, God's Presence, hebrew poetry, hymns and praise songs, King David, Psalms, worship
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Psalm 61
Sometimes we have to shake our heads at how Western Bible scholars read so much literal meaning into poetic statements, and completely miss the grand mystical depth. So it is many commentators suggest David was off on a campaign far … Continue reading
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Psalm 57
In the header we learn this was written during the time David hid out in the Cave of Adullam, referring to events in 1 Samuel 22. At least one cave in that area offers a very large inner chamber after … Continue reading
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Tagged history israel, human suffering, King David, prayer, Psalms, wisdom literature, worship
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Heart Intelligence HOWTO
This is how I do it; your mileage may vary. Bear in mind the systemic model of human nature. We are fighting generations of mythology and social conditioning that deny a separate intelligence in the heart and belly. Not only … Continue reading
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Tagged cycling, intellect, mysticism, peace, psychology, sensory heart, spirituality, worship
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