DECLARING John Chrysostom: The heavens may be silent, but the sight of them emits a voice that is louder than a trumpet’s sound, instructing us not by the ear but by the medium of the eyes. Psalm 19 The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork. Day to day pours … [Read More...] Psalm 19

FOREVER Theodore Beza: David focused on this one thing alone: to proclaim that he did not reign to promote himself but to promote God’s glory alone.   Psalm 18:31-50 For who is God, but the LORD? And who is a rock, except our God?— the God who equipped me with strength and made my way … [Read More...] Psalm 18:31-50

REWARDED John Calvin: Whoever therefore would desire to persevere in uprightness and integrity in life, let them learn to exercise themselves daily in the study of the Word of God. For whenever a man despises or neglects instruction, he easily falls into careless and stupidity. All the fear of God vanishes from his mind. Psalm 18:20-30 … [Read More...] Psalm 18:20-30

RESCUED John Calvin: It is to be observed, that love to God is here laid down as constituting the principal part of true godliness; for there is no better way of serving God than to love him. But as he requires nothing so expressly as to possess all the affections of our heart, and to … [Read More...] Psalm 18:1-19

SATISFIED Thomas Manton: The more ready the Scripture is with us; the greater the advantage. When the devil came to assault Christ, He had Scripture ready for him, whereby He overcame the tempter. The door is barred upon Satan, and he cannot find such easy access when the Word is hid in our hearts. Psalm … [Read More...] Psalm 17