Author: Tekna Truth

The psalm’s introduction explains that David sang this song after God saved him from “all his enemies and from the hand of Saul.” David, a man who trusted God, faced dark times—pursued by enemies who lived by lies and violence. The psalm contrasts David’s reliance on God’s light and truth with the darkness and falsehood…

Psalm 17, David’s heartfelt cry to God, feels like a son pouring out his soul to a trusted Father. It’s raw, urgent, and brimming with trust—a prayer for protection, vindication, and closeness to God while surrounded by enemies. This psalm is a treasure chest of wisdom, showing us how to lean into our Father’s love…

Psalm 16, a michtam of David, is a profound expression of faith and joy in God’s presence. Attributed to David, this psalm reflects his deep trust in God as his refuge and inheritance, while also pointing prophetically to Christ’s resurrection (Acts 2:25-28, 13:35). For those who know God—it highlights the realities of Trust, Truth, Light,…

Psalm 15, a concise yet profound psalm attributed to David, asks a fundamental question: who may dwell in God’s presence? The answer reveals a life rooted in truth—understood as reality itself—while warning against the illusions of deception. This commentary examines how Psalm 15 portrays truth as the essence of reality and deception as a misleading…

Psalm 14, paints a vivid contrast between those who walk in the radiant truth of God and those ensnared by the lies of the “father of lies” (John 8:44). It begins with a stark declaration: “The fool has said in his heart, ‘There is no God.’ They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there…

Psalm 13, a brief yet powerful lament attributed to David, encapsulates a journey from despair to hope, offering timeless wisdom for navigating life’s trials. Composed of six verses, it is a raw, honest cry to God that transitions into resolute trust and praise. The psalm’s structure—lament (vv. 1-2), petition (vv. 3-4), and trust/praise (vv. 5-6)—mirrors…

Psalm 12, a powerful lament penned by David in the New King James Version (NKJV), speaks to every heart, inviting all to examine their lives in light of its timeless truths. This eight-verse psalm contrasts the deceitful, destructive words of the wicked with the pure, trustworthy words of God, revealing two paths: one of light…

Psalm 11, a stirring song of David, resonates with the eternal challenge of trusting God when surrounded by adversity. Through its vivid language, it paints a contrast between children of Light, who embrace God’s truth as His beloved children, and children of darkness, ensnared by Satan’s lies as children of the evil one. This psalm…

Have you ever felt like the world’s spinning out of control—like injustice is winning and God’s nowhere to be found? It’s that sinking feeling when you see the news or face something tough in your own life, and you can’t help but wonder, Where are You, God? If that’s ever crossed your mind, you’re in…

The Old Testament (OT) serves as a divine prelude to the New Testament (NT), weaving a rich tapestry of prophecies, typological figures, and sacrificial systems that anticipate Jesus Christ as the promised Messiah. These foreshadowings—expressed through direct messianic prophecies, symbolic types, and rituals—point to His incarnation, atoning death, and triumphant resurrection. This commentary explores key…