Psalms 27:1, David sustains his faith by prayer.
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Psalms 27
Psalms 27 — Overview
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Psalms 27 — OverviewPsalms 27 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleSome think David penned this psalm before his coming to the throne,
when he was in the midst of his troubles, and perhaps upon occasion of
the death of his parents; but the Jews think he penned it when he was…Psalms 27 — OverviewPsalms 27 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BiblePSALM 27[A Psalm] of David. The Septuagint interpreters add to this title, "before he was anointed". David was anointed three times, first when a youth in his father's house; but this psalm could not be written before…Psalms 27:1-6Psalms 27:1-6 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleWe may observe here,
I. With what a lively faith David triumphs in God, glories in his holy
name, and in the interest he had in him. 1. The Lord is my light.
David's subjects called him the light of Israel, 2…Psalms 27:1Psalms 27:1 · The Pulpit CommentaryThe Lord is my Light (comp. John 1:7-9; John 12:35, John 12:36, John 12:46; 1 John 1:5). The statement does not occur in any other place in the Old Testament, though the idea may be found in Isaiah 60:1, Isaiah 60:20;…Psalms 27:1-6Psalms 27:1-6 · The Pulpit CommentaryFearless, courage.
I. THE SECRET OF A FEARLESS COURAGE.
1. His experience of what God had been to Aim. "Light" in the darkest periods of his life. Light is a revealing power—for guidance. Salvation from his greatest…Psalms 27:1-13Psalms 27:1-13 · The Pulpit CommentaryTrue religion.
True religion begins with God. It is a call on his part; it is a response on ours (Psalms 27:8). With some religion is a chance, as settled by birth. With others it is a custom—something received by…
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