CONTENTS This Psalm, like the former, is in the nature of exhortation. It speaks, in the opening of it, as in the person of Jehovah. It reproves the Jews in their mistaken notions of sacrifices; points to the more spiritual services of the gospel; and in the conclusion, shows how the Lord will acce... [ Continue Reading ]
Here is evidently the gospel church. The law was given on mount Sinai: the gospel on mount Zion; Hebrews 12:18.... [ Continue Reading ]
In few words, but most striking terms, the vast difference is here pointed out between the righteous and the sinner. But observe how reference is made to the sacrifice. And what is this but Christ the great Sacrifice, the only Sacrifice! Heb_10:10; Heb_10:14. And the very inanimate bodies shall be w... [ Continue Reading ]
Here is a solemn appeal to God's ancient people, the Jews, on the subject of sacrifices. What language here is, to show in what light sacrifices under the law ought to have been regarded, and with what view they were appointed. How sweetly is the gospel preached here, even from the law. Galatians 3:... [ Continue Reading ]
This seems to be a solemn remonstrance and expostulation with the unbelieving and hypocritical Jews, who rested in the means, and totally overlooked and even despised the end: who, as our Lord told them in his days, tithed mint, anise, and cummin, but neglected the weightier matters of the law, judg... [ Continue Reading ]
Is not this a beautiful conclusion, in a general appeal to everyone that hears, from what went before? It forms indeed a solemn and striking inference from the whole Psalm.... [ Continue Reading ]
If we explain these delightful words with an eye to the gospel church in Christ Jesus, then the sense will be lovely: for this will be to offer God the Father praise, in and through Christ, our great High Priest, our Altar, our Sacrifice. And to such the blessings of the Spirit are here most graciou... [ Continue Reading ]