Psalms Blog

This blog is authored by Garth, a retired pastor of our church. He started the blog while still working and produced blogs for Psalms 1 thru 79. He has volunteered to continue providing (try) weekly blogs on the Psalms as his time allows. We accept, with sincere thanks, his contribution of these writings to our website. Here is his introduction, from September 8, 2021, to this series of blogs on the psalms. Psalms

The whole series can be found in the Blog Archive, under the Blogs tab on the main menu above.

December 16th

Psalm 129

Psalm 128 is about the abundant blessings enjoyed by God’s people, and it paints a picture of domestic tranquility—a flourishing family, enjoying abundance around a table, and living in a peaceful city. By itself, Psalm 128 presents the life of God’s people as one of harmony and overflowing prosperity.

December 11th

Psalm 128

On reading this psalm which seeks the blessing of long life, children and grandchildren, fruitful work, and the leisure to enjoy it, we wonder, why wasn’t this true of Jesus’ life? Was he not ‘blessed’ by God?

December 3rd

Psalm 127

Nisi Dominus Frustra

(The motto of the city of Edinburgh based on Psalm 127.1).

BUILDING THE HOUSE

This psalm is attributed to Solomon, builder of the first Temple in Jerusalem. So the word “house” takes on special meaning here.

November 21st

Psalm 126

‘I have read that during the process of canonization the Catholic Church demands proof of joy in the candidate…I like the suggestion that dourness is not a sacred attribute.’ [Phyllis McGinley]