Loading…

Psalms: A Bible Commentary in the Wesleyan Tradition is unavailable, but you can change that!

Saint Athanasius, a church leader in the early 300s was “devoted to the Psalms,” which he believed provided a view of our souls. Whatever your particular situation, in Psalms you will find words to address your need. The book of Psalms is the most familiar book in the Old Testament. Author Stephen Lennox shows us that the Psalms, though diverse, communicate one theme—God is King. God’s dominion...

the Giver of the Law. Nor is there a hint of legalism in this psalm. God’s people knew they must do more than keep his statutes (119:2a); they must seek him with all their heart (119:2b). One blessing especially dear to the psalmist was the Law’s ability to assist in difficulty. The author appears to have been a young man (119:9, 99–100), facing powerful opponents (119:23, 61, 69, 87, 141, 143, 157, 161), and waiting for an answer from God (119:81–88). Because he knew that obedience to God does not
Page 362
Buy this book at Logos.com