Skip to content
Uplift the Brethren

Listen

Podcasts

Podcast episodes from members of the brotherhood, with direct audio links.

Filtered by Source: Carefully Examining the Text Clear all

204 episodes

Showing 101–125

Sign in to save
Podcast

Psalm 92

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

There is no title like the one in Psalm 92. I t was used for worship on the Sabbath days. Lev. 23:3 shows us that the Sabbath was a day of worship. The Psalm praises God’s lovingkindness and faithfulness. These attributes of God are especially highlighted in the Psalms. Recently in our study of the Psalms, Psalm 89 used both of these terms 7 times. The last time these words were used the author was questioning what happened to God’s lovingkindness and God’s faithfulness- 89:49. Psalm 92:2 emphasizes that God’s lovingkindness and faithfulness are still present. In vs. 4 the works of God are con

Visit source website Open
Podcast

Psalm 91

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

This psalm gives far reaching promises to which few passages of the Bible compare. While people will fall dead all around the righteous, it will not happen to God's people (vs. 7). "No evil will befall you, nor will any plague come near you (vs. 10). God's angel will not even let us strick our foot against a stone (vs. 12). Do these words mean that someone who suffers any of the difficulties described has been unfaithful to God? That seems to be the way that Eliphaz uses these kind of pictures when he presents the picture of the righteous in Job 5:17-27. He uses it to accuse Job of sin. Satan

Visit source website Open
Podcast

Psalm 90

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

The heading speaks of this as the prayer of Moses. Moses is mentioned 8 times in the Psalms and 7 of those 8 are in Psalms 90-106. Psalm 90 stresses The Eternity of God- 90:1-2, 4 The Sovereignty of God- 90:3, 5 God holds man's life in His hand The Wrath of God against sin- 90:7, 9, 11. God is also a God of lovingkindness- 90:14 This Psalm stresses the brevity of man's life- 90:3, 5-6, 10, 12 It stresses that man is frail, weak, and dependent upon God The link between sin and death is shown in the earliest chapters of the Bible- Gen. 2:17; 3:19. Romans 5:12-21 and Romans 7:7-25 continually use

Visit source website Open
Podcast

Psalm 89:38-52

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

Verses 1-18 praised God and glorified HIm, especially for HIs lovingkindness and faithfulness V erses 19-37 celebrated God's lovingkindness and faithfulness in the promises to David Verses 38-51 But not introduces this section where it does not seem the promises of God have been fulfilled It seems like what was promised the kings from the line of David has not been fulfilled. 89:42 is a good illustration of this. Exalted- God is exalted in 89:13 and the people are exalted by God in 89:16, 17 and the king is exalted in 89:19, 24. But now the adversaries are exalted. Right hand- God's right hand

Visit source website Open
Podcast

Psalm 89:19-37

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

This psalm is a poetic version of the account in II Sam. 7 89:1-18 Praised God as incomparable and full of lovingkindness and faithfulness 89:19-37 God's promises to David stress His lovingkindness and faithfulness Many of the things said of the David/ His offspring are things similar to what was said in other royal psalms. 89:23 He will crush His foes militarily- Ps. 2:8-9; 110:1-3 89:25 I shall also set His hand of the sea- His reign will be universal- Ps. 2:8-9; 72:8-11 89:26-27 The Father/Son relationship between God and the king- Ps. 2:7 89:35, 37 Sun and moon are pictures of the eternal

Visit source website Open
Podcast

Psalm 89:1-18

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

This Psalm ends Book 3 of the Psalms- Psalms 73-89 It is unique in that it moves from praise in vs. 1-18 to lament in vs. 38-52. Most psalms of lament move in the opposite direction- Pss. 13, 22, 31, 69 are examples. Lovingkindness- NASB or steadfast love- ESV is a key word in the Psalm appearing in vs. 1, 2, 14, 24, 28, 33, 49. Faithfulness is also found 7 times in the Psalm- vs. 1, 2, 5, 8, 24, 33, 49. The word forever appears in vs. 1, 2, 4, 28, 29, 36, 37 God's lovingkindess and faithfulness are forever displayed in His covenant with David. 89:5-7 Even though people feared death when they

Visit source website Open
Podcast

Psalm 88

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

There is not sadder psalm that Psalm 88 it gives an extensive vocabulary of death Sheol- 88:3; Pit- 88:4, 6; Dead/ death - 88:5, 10, 15; Grave - 88:5, 11; Dark/ darkness- 88:6, 12, 18; shades - 88:10; Abaddon- 88:11; land of forgetfulness - 88:12 He describes God as being behind his problems- 88;6, 7, 8, 14, 15, 16, 18 Lessons from Psalm 88 1. Some suffering in this life may never end 2. He does not give up on God and continues to pray 3. It makes us long for God's blessings and eternity Jesus as an answer to Psalm 88 While Psalm 88 is not quoted in the NT and applied to Jesus, in many ways Je

Visit source website Open
Podcast

Psalm 87

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

It is a psalm of the sons of Korah 87:3 T he psalm emphasizes the city of God as does Psalm 46:4 and 48:1, 2, 8, 8. N otice the emphasis on those who were born in the city in 87:4, 5, 6. This city also clearly refers to a people who know God - 87:4 87:4 Rahab in this verse is tied to Egypt and proof of that word used is found in Isaiah 27:1; 51:9-11. God's people will include people from far away superpowers like Egypt and Babylon. God's people will include people from persistent enemies like the Philistines and trading powers like Tyre. Cush or Ethiopia was viewed as the most distant of natio

Visit source website Open
Podcast

Psalm 86

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

This psalm focuses on God The name Adonai is used and translated Lord in 86:3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 12, 15. The name Yahweh is used and translated LORD in 86:1, 6, 11, 17. The word Elohim is used and translated God in 86:2, 10, 12, 14 and gods in 86:8. The word El is used and translated God in 86:15. The personal pronoun You is used of God in 86:2, 5, 10, 10, 15, 17. Whatever else Psalm 86 is about, it is first and foremost about God. 86:1-7 He cries and begs for God to hear 86:8-13 There is no one like God 86:14-17 He pours out his crisis and begs God's deliverance. The description of God in 86:5 and

Visit source website Open
Podcast

Psalm 85

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

Notice what the Psalm says about the nature of God- 85:3-5 speaks of God's fury, burning anger, indignation, angry, anger 85:7, 10 God's lovingkindness 85:10, 11 God's truth or faithfulness 85:10, 11, 13 God's righteousness 85:8, 10 speaks of God's peace The word שוב in Hebrew used twice in vs. 1 and translated in the NASB "restore of captivty." It is used in vs. 3 and translated "turned away." In vs. 4 it is translated "Restore" and "again" in vs. 6 and in vs. 8 "turned back." How does Jesus fulfill the words of Psalm 85? 85:9 Through Jesus God's glory dwelt among men - John 1:14 85:2 Through

Visit source website Open
Podcast

Psalm 84

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

What does the Psalm say about God? LORD of hosts- 84:1, 3, 8, 12 the living God- 84:2 my King and my God- 84:3 O God of Jacob- 84:8 LORD is a sun and shield- 84:11 How does the Psalm describe the temple? 84:1 Your dwelling place 84:2 the courts of the LORD; 84:10 Your courts 84:4, 10 the house of the LORD 84:3 Your altars What are the motivations and results of public worship? 1. It is an expression of a deep longing for God- 84:2, 10 2.It reminds us God is our strength-84:5-7 and our trust- 84:12 3. It is a place God hears prayer- 84:8; Isaiah 56:7 How does Jesus fulfill Psalm 84? John 1:14 G

Visit source website Open
Podcast

Psalm 83

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

Name is a key idea in the Psalm appearing in vs. 4, 16, 18. vs. 1-5 Petition to God in the midst of crisis The enemies are God's enemies in vs. 2, 5 They are enemies of Israel in vs. 3-4 vs. 6-8 A roll call of the enemies These 10 groups seem to represent Israel's enemies past and present vs. 9-12 Deal with them as You dealt with the enemies of Your people in the days of the judges Jabin and Sisera - Judges 4-5 Oreb, Zeeb, Zebah, and Zalmunna- Judges 7-8 Interestingly, the judges are not mentioned. The emphasis is on God and HIs deliverance. vs. 13-18 Bring judgment upon them that all may seek

Visit source website Open
Podcast

Psalm 82 Part 2

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

The first podcast on Psalm 82 dealt with the question of who are the "gods" or "judges" of vs. 1 in whose midst God rules. 82:2-4 How long will you continue to judge unjustly? vs. 3-4 use four imperatives to describe what the judges should have done. vs. 3-4 some six terms are used to describe those who should have been the objects of the judges' mercy. 82:6 I said " You are gods" 82:7 These gods are told that they will die like men Let apply this to our interpretation of vs. 1. What is it speaks of pagan gods? The problem, Is the true God affirming the reality of the pagan gods? What if it sp

Visit source website Open
Podcast

Psalm 82 Part 1

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

This brief psalm has engendered must discussion and debate. Therefore, we seek to cover it in two podcast. This is part 1. 82:1 God stands in the congregation of God and He judges in the midst of the gods. The Hebrew term Elohim is the first word and the next to last word in the verse. Much of the debate centers are who are intended by this second use of Elohim. We mention three possibilities as to the identity of the second Elohim in 82:1. 1. They are human rulers. Human rulers seem to be indicated by the use of the term Elohim in Exodus 21:6; 22:8-9. The judges were to judge based on God's r

Visit source website Open
Podcast

Psalm 81

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

In the podcast I mistakenly say that the New Moon was a weekly feast. That is incorrect. The New Moon was a monthly feast- Numbers 28:11-15. It is alluded to in the OT in several places like I Sam. 20:5, 18, 24, 27; II Kings 4:23; Isaiah 1:13-14; Amos 8:5. What does Psalm 81 teach us about God? 1. God is worthy of praise - 81:1-3 2. God rescued Israel out of Egypt- 81:6-7, 10 3. God asks that His people listen to Him - 81:8- and serve Him alone - 81:9 4. God longs for His people to do the right thing and to bless them- 81:8, 13-16. Jesus fulfills Psalm 81 81:8, 11, 13 God's people must listen

Visit source website Open
Podcast

Psalm 79

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

This psalm contains lamentation (79:1-5), imprecation (or curses) (79:6-7, 10b, 12), pleas for mercy (79:8-10a, 11), and thanksgiving and praise (79:13). The events of 587 BC were devastating to Jerusalem. Abraham was promised the land of Canaan and they were ripped off of it and taken into captivity. David was promised a king from his line to sit upon his throne and this king was removed. Solomon built the temple and the temple was destroyed. The Psalm is very similar to Psalms 44, 74, and 137. There is no darker time than this in the OT for God's people. However, remarkably the Psalm will en

Visit source website Open
Podcast

Psalm 78 Part 1

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

Psalm 78 is a historical psalm. It is similar to Psalms 105-106, It tells the story of Israel's history much like Nehemiah 9; Ezekiel 16, 20, 23; and Acts 7. It stresses the goodness of God to His people and His people's stubborn rebellion to Him. It emphasizes both God's love and God's holiness and wrath and these attributes are seen against the picture of Israel's sin and rebellion. 78:1-8 The purpose of history History teaches us not to forget God History teaches us to put our trust in Him History teaches us not to imitate bad examples 78:9-11 Ephraim's rebellion 78:12-16 God's goodness to

Visit source website Open
Podcast

Psalm 77

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

This psalm moves from lament to praise. There are no mentions of enemies in Psalm 77 and only a brief mention of troubles in vs. 2. However, his trials must have been intense for they lead him to question if God is who He revealed Himself to be. In vs. 7-9 what has happened to God's lovingkindness, grace, and compassion. These are terms by which God reveals HImself in Exodus 34:6-7. The words of Exodus 34:6-7 are basically repeated in the Psalms in 86:5, 15; 103:8; 145:8. Is God who He said He was?? The exodus is the answer in vs. 11-20. The exodus is proof for all people of all time that God

Visit source website Open
Podcast

Psalm 76

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

Who can stand before God in His anger? This is a question asked repeatedly in Scripture- Ezra 9:15; Psalm 130:3-4; Nahum 1:6; Malachi 3:2; Rev. 6:16-17. The Scriptures give us an answer- Rev. 7:13-14 76:10 The wrath of man praises God. How? Acts 2:23; 3:18; 4:27-28

Visit source website Open
Podcast

Psalm 75

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

Key words in the Psalm The wicked- 75:4, 8, 10 Lifted up, on high, exaltation, exalts- 75:4, 5, 5, 6, 7, 10. These are from the same Hebrew word Horn, horns- 75:4, 5, 10, 10 75:8 the cup is an image of judgment. Isaiah 51:17-23; Jer. 25:15-28; 49:12; 51:7; Ezek. 23:32-34; Hab. 2:15-16; Zech. 12:2; Rev. 14:10; 16:19; 18:5-6 Jesus fulfills this Psalm. I am sorry for any background knowledge.

Visit source website Open
Podcast

Psalm 74 Part 1

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

Why? How long? These questions did not begin to be asked but they have been asked continually throughout history. These question are asked even in God's book. Psalm 74 is one example of this. Psalm 74 is a national lament. Psalms 44, 79, 89, 137 show great similarities. The book of Lamentations contains many such laments. It is hard for us to imagine the grief of the people when the Babylonians invaded their land and killed some with the sword and starved others in a siege. The lost their land, their king, and their temple and many were asking why? 74:1-3 Will Your anger burn forever, O God? 7

Visit source website Open
Podcast

Psalm 74 Part 2

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

Have you ever asked why or how long? Writers in the Bible did as well. In this podcast we say a few more words of explanation on 74:12-17. We make some vocabulary connections between Psalm 73 and Psalm 74 "sanctuary" in 73:17; 74:3, 7 "violence" in 73:6; 74:20 "right hand" in 73:23; 74:11 "ruins" in 73:18; 74:3 How does Jesus answer Psalm 73 and Psalm 74? 74:9 the words "signs" and "prophet" 74:10, 18 Jesus reviled and spurned 74:12 My King 74:2 Redeemed These are some ways.

Visit source website Open
Podcast

Psalm 73

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

This opens book 3 of the Psalms. The writer acknowledges that he almost lost his faith at the prosperity of the wicked. 73:1-14 The writer struggles to believe that God is good 73:2 But as for me- This phrase is actually a word in Hebrew that begins vs. 2, 22, 23, 28. 73:3 The Bible warns against being envious of the wicked- Ps. 37:1-2; Prov. 23:19 73:4-5 Their life seems care free and trouble free 73:8-9, 11 But they are defiant of God 73:6, 8 They mistreat others 73:13-14 What does it pay to serve God? 73:15-20 The Light breaks through as he turns to worship God 73:17 This is the turning poi

Visit source website Open