Fighter Verses

Psalm 103:11–14, For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far does he remove our transgressions from us. As a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to [...]

Psalm 103:8–10 is doing more than a passing reference when David refers to how the Lord made himself known to Moses. He intends to take the reader back to a moment in Scripture that can hardly be overstated. He’s taking us to Exodus 34:5–7, the scene where the Lord proclaims his name. He tells Moses [...]

Psalm 103:8-10, The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. He will not always chide, nor will he keep his anger forever. He does not deal with us according to our sins, nor repay us according to our iniquities. As any parent will readily acknowledge, it is often necessary [...]

Ryan Griffith, Assistant Professor of Christian Worldview at Bethlehem College and Seminary, has recently written some commentary on Psalm 103. He makes two observations from the passage about how David “talks to himself” and turns them into exhortations. First, remind yourself of what the Lord has done. Second, hold fast to a specific truth about [...]

Psalm 103:5–7, who satisfies you with good so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s. The LORD works righteousness and justice for all who are oppressed. He made known his ways to Moses, his acts to the people of Israel. Last week we began our list of benefits that David “preaches” to his soul [...]