Psalms, Vol. 3: Psalms 107–150

by James Montgomery Boice

Publisher:

Baker

, 1998

Overview

Exploring Psalms 107-150, this third and final volume on the book of Psalms offers solid, practical, and well-illustrated expositions on God's nurturing, grace, comfort, and instruction. James Montgomery Boice expounds on the theme of worship—what true worship is, who should worship, and when and how we should praise God.

This expositional commentary on one of the Bible's most popular books combines careful scholarship and clear communication in a verse-by-verse and section-by-section reading of the biblical text. Integrating thoughtful interpretation with contemporary insight for daily living, James Montgomery Boice explains the meaning of the text and relates the text's concerns to the church, Christianity, and the world in which we live.

Contents

Top Highlights

“How can a person find happiness? The Bible tells us that the path to a happy life—the Bible’s word for it is ‘blessedness’—is conforming to the law of God.” (Page 972)

“The point of Psalm 121 is not that we will not have problems, but that God will keep us safe as we go through them.” (Page 1079)

“This psalm praises God for his Word, the Bible, because God has given us the Bible and it is only through the Bible that we can come to know who God is and how to praise him.” (Page 970)

“The most striking feature of Psalm 119—one that every commentator mentions because it is so important to the psalm’s theme—is that each verse of the psalm refers to the Word of God, the Bible, with only a small handful of exceptions.” (Pages 970–971)

“By contrast, Psalm 110 is entirely about a divine king who has been installed at the right hand of God in heaven and who is presently engaged in extending his spiritual rule throughout the whole earth. It tells us that this divine Messiah is also a priest, performing priestly functions, and that additionally he is a judge who at the end of time will execute a final judgment on the nations and rulers of this earth.” (Pages 892–893)

Praise for the Print Edition

No matter how familiar you may be with the Psalms, an incredible amount of information and insight can be gained through this commentary.

—Christian Retailing

Of all that I've seen, this commentary probably provides the best direct help for preaching on the Psalms. Boice has written a well-crafted, easily understood commentary that provides good historical background and thoughtful suggestions for illustration.

—Minister's Packet, (April/May 1999)

Product Details

• Title: Psalms, Volume 3: (Psalms 107–150): An Expositional Commentary
• Author: James Montgomery Boice
• Series: Boice’s Expositional Commentary
• Publisher: Baker
• Print Publication Date: 1998
• Logos Release Date: 2006
• Pages: 480
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Bible. O.T. Psalms › Commentaries; Bible. O.T. Psalms › Homiletical use
• ISBNs: 9781441250469, 9780801065866, 1441250468, 0801065860
• Resource ID: LLS:BOICECM19CPS
• Resource Type: Bible Commentary
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-10-05T16:37:18Z

About James Montgomery Boice

James Montgomery Boice (July 7, 1938–June 15, 2000) was a Reformed theologian and pastor of Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia from 1968 until his death. He received degrees from Harvard University, Princeton Theological Seminary, University of Basel in Switzerland and Theological Seminary of the Reformed Episcopal Church.

Boice served as senior pastor of Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was president and cofounder of the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals, the parent organization of The Bible Study Hour radio broadcast on which Boice was a speaker for more than 30 years. He also served as chairman of the International Council of Biblical Inerrancy for over ten years.

Boice’s 27-volume Expositional Commentary set reflects his years of experience in the pulpit. He also authored Foundations of the Christian Faith which provides a readable overview of Christian theology.