A collection of daily Bible commentaries from GoServ Global co-FOunder, Terry Baxter
The Invasion of Jerusalem
November 30, 2025
The Invasion of Jerusalem: Psalm 79
“1) O God, the nations have invaded Your inheritance; They have defiled Your holy temple; 2) They have laid Jerusalem in ruins. They have given the dead bodies of Your servants for food to the birds of the heavens, The flesh of Your godly ones to the beasts of the earth. 3) They have poured out their blood like water round about Jerusalem; And there was no one to bury them. 4) We have become a reproach to our neighbors, A scoffing and derision to those around us. 5) How long, O Lord? Will You be angry forever? Will Your jealousy burn like fire?” Psalms 79:1-5
This Psalm relates to the invasion and destruction of Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar and the deportation of Judah to Babylon as recorded in 2 Chronicles 36. It happened in the year 586 BC after repeated warnings by God to repent. The more prophets God sent to warn His people, the more wicked they became.
There is a point of no return. God’s patience has limits. And so the beautiful temple built by Solomon was destroyed. It had been defiled by much sin and idolatry by the religious leaders.
The invasion and destruction were devastating as recorded in Psalm 79. There was much blood shed. It was this deportation that brought Daniel and his three friends to Babylon. Even in judgement God had a small remnant that remained faithful to Him.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
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“1) O God, the nations have invaded Your inheritance; They have defiled Your holy temple; 2) They have laid Jerusalem in ruins. They have given the dead bodies of Your servants for food to the birds of the heavens, The flesh of Your godly ones to the beasts of the earth. 3) They have poured out their blood like water round about Jerusalem; And there was no one to bury them. 4) We have become a reproach to our neighbors, A scoffing and derision to those around us. 5) How long, O Lord? Will You be angry forever? Will Your jealousy burn like fire?” Psalms 79:1-5
This Psalm relates to the invasion and destruction of Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar and the deportation of Judah to Babylon as recorded in 2 Chronicles 36. It happened in the year 586 BC after repeated warnings by God to repent. The more prophets God sent to warn His people, the more wicked they became.
There is a point of no return. God’s patience has limits. And so the beautiful temple built by Solomon was destroyed. It had been defiled by much sin and idolatry by the religious leaders.
The invasion and destruction were devastating as recorded in Psalm 79. There was much blood shed. It was this deportation that brought Daniel and his three friends to Babylon. Even in judgement God had a small remnant that remained faithful to Him.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
Sent from my iPhone
The Willful Rebellion of Man
November 29, 2025
The Willful Rebellion of Man: Psalm 78
“1) Listen, O my people, to my instruction; Incline your ears to the words of my mouth. 2) I will open my mouth in a parable; I will utter dark sayings of old, 3) Which we have heard and known, And our fathers have told us.” Psalms 78:1-3
Jesus quoted these verses in Matthew 13:35 about His teaching. He taught often in parables, but the thrust of Psalm 78 is the rebellion of Israel no matter how many signs and wonders God performed right in front of their eyes.
This Psalm is amazing to read. No matter what God did, they refused to believe or follow His ways. Instead, they rejected Him.
In an eerie sense, they responded the same way to Jesus. He did miracle after miracle and still they rejected Him.
This establishes the point that the sinful heart of man is willfully blind and rebellious toward God. Read the full context of Psalm 78.
Every time I read this Psalm, I marvel at the unbelief and rebellion of Gods people in the Old Testament. The problem was not with God, it was with sinful man. God was constantly at work showing His power and glory.
The same is true today. The reason people reject God is because they love the world and their sinful ways more than God. There are many parallels with this Psalm and our modern times.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
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“1) Listen, O my people, to my instruction; Incline your ears to the words of my mouth. 2) I will open my mouth in a parable; I will utter dark sayings of old, 3) Which we have heard and known, And our fathers have told us.” Psalms 78:1-3
Jesus quoted these verses in Matthew 13:35 about His teaching. He taught often in parables, but the thrust of Psalm 78 is the rebellion of Israel no matter how many signs and wonders God performed right in front of their eyes.
This Psalm is amazing to read. No matter what God did, they refused to believe or follow His ways. Instead, they rejected Him.
In an eerie sense, they responded the same way to Jesus. He did miracle after miracle and still they rejected Him.
This establishes the point that the sinful heart of man is willfully blind and rebellious toward God. Read the full context of Psalm 78.
Every time I read this Psalm, I marvel at the unbelief and rebellion of Gods people in the Old Testament. The problem was not with God, it was with sinful man. God was constantly at work showing His power and glory.
The same is true today. The reason people reject God is because they love the world and their sinful ways more than God. There are many parallels with this Psalm and our modern times.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
Sent from my iPhone
Count Your Many Blessings
November 28, 2025
Count Your many Blessings: Psalm 77
“1) My voice rises to God, and I will cry aloud; My voice rises to God, and He will hear me. 2) In the day of my trouble I sought the Lord; In the night my hand was stretched out without weariness; My soul refused to be comforted.
11) I shall remember the deeds of the Lord; Surely I will remember Your wonders of old. 12) I will meditate on all Your work And muse on Your deeds. 13) Your way, O God, is holy; What god is great like our God?” Psalms 77:1-2, 11-13
This is an interesting Psalm. As it opens, the writer is in turmoil. He is most likely in the midst of a difficult trial. He is crying out to God all night. At one point, he even begins to question the presence and goodness of God.
Have you ever had trials that left you questioning God? It is not uncommon. He even wonders if God has changed.
But then, right in the middle of his self pity party, he does something that totally changes his composure. He starts rehearsing the mighty deeds of God. He meditates on Gods power and wonders in the past.
I believe this list included both personal blessings and historical accounts of God’s mighty deeds. We are so quick to forget the many wonders of God. It leaves us with blurred vision and a distorted perspective.
Shortly, his tone begins to change. In verse fourteen he concludes; “You are the God who works wonders; You have made known Your strength among the peoples.”
There is an old hymn that says: “Count your many blessings, name them one by one, and it will surprise you what the Lord has done.” That basically summarizes this Psalm. Thanksgiving is more than a holiday, it is a pathway to good mental health.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global Sent from my iPhone
“1) My voice rises to God, and I will cry aloud; My voice rises to God, and He will hear me. 2) In the day of my trouble I sought the Lord; In the night my hand was stretched out without weariness; My soul refused to be comforted.
11) I shall remember the deeds of the Lord; Surely I will remember Your wonders of old. 12) I will meditate on all Your work And muse on Your deeds. 13) Your way, O God, is holy; What god is great like our God?” Psalms 77:1-2, 11-13
This is an interesting Psalm. As it opens, the writer is in turmoil. He is most likely in the midst of a difficult trial. He is crying out to God all night. At one point, he even begins to question the presence and goodness of God.
Have you ever had trials that left you questioning God? It is not uncommon. He even wonders if God has changed.
But then, right in the middle of his self pity party, he does something that totally changes his composure. He starts rehearsing the mighty deeds of God. He meditates on Gods power and wonders in the past.
I believe this list included both personal blessings and historical accounts of God’s mighty deeds. We are so quick to forget the many wonders of God. It leaves us with blurred vision and a distorted perspective.
Shortly, his tone begins to change. In verse fourteen he concludes; “You are the God who works wonders; You have made known Your strength among the peoples.”
There is an old hymn that says: “Count your many blessings, name them one by one, and it will surprise you what the Lord has done.” That basically summarizes this Psalm. Thanksgiving is more than a holiday, it is a pathway to good mental health.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global Sent from my iPhone
The Battle of the gods:
November 27, 2025
The Battle of the gods: Psalm 76
“1) God is known in Judah; His name is great in Israel. 2) His tabernacle is in Salem; His dwelling place also is in Zion. 3) There He broke the flaming arrows, The shield and the sword and the weapons of war. Selah. 4) You are resplendent, More majestic than the mountains of prey. 5) The stouthearted were plundered, They sank into sleep; And none of the warriors could use his hands. 6) At Your rebuke, O God of Jacob, Both rider and horse were cast into a dead sleep. 7) You, even You, are to be feared; And who may stand in Your presence when once You are angry?” Psalms 76:1-7
I often call it; “The battle of the gods.” Any person, nation or kingdom that rises up and provokes the God of Israel, will soon discover His surpassing might and power.
It was witnessed throughout the Old Testament. When the Jewish people were walking with God, no nation was a match for their God. He was greatly feared.
Knowing this, it baffles me how often they turned away from Him and embraced other gods. It always led to shame and defeat.
God wants us to seek Him on His terms and walk in His ways. When He is honored as Lord, He leads His people in Triumph!
Like Egypt discovers, when His people are right with Him, both horse and rider are cast into the sea. Meanwhile, His people walk in dry ground.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
Sent from my iPhone
“1) God is known in Judah; His name is great in Israel. 2) His tabernacle is in Salem; His dwelling place also is in Zion. 3) There He broke the flaming arrows, The shield and the sword and the weapons of war. Selah. 4) You are resplendent, More majestic than the mountains of prey. 5) The stouthearted were plundered, They sank into sleep; And none of the warriors could use his hands. 6) At Your rebuke, O God of Jacob, Both rider and horse were cast into a dead sleep. 7) You, even You, are to be feared; And who may stand in Your presence when once You are angry?” Psalms 76:1-7
I often call it; “The battle of the gods.” Any person, nation or kingdom that rises up and provokes the God of Israel, will soon discover His surpassing might and power.
It was witnessed throughout the Old Testament. When the Jewish people were walking with God, no nation was a match for their God. He was greatly feared.
Knowing this, it baffles me how often they turned away from Him and embraced other gods. It always led to shame and defeat.
God wants us to seek Him on His terms and walk in His ways. When He is honored as Lord, He leads His people in Triumph!
Like Egypt discovers, when His people are right with Him, both horse and rider are cast into the sea. Meanwhile, His people walk in dry ground.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
Sent from my iPhone
The Mystery of Time
November 26, 2025
The Mystery of Time: Psalm 75
““2) When I select an appointed time, It is I who judge with equity. 3) The earth and all who dwell in it melt; It is I who have firmly set its pillars. Selah.” Psalms 75:2-3
God has appointed times. There were appointed cosmic times established in the creation of the solar system. It is like a giant clock. It keeps perfect time. But this text goes much deeper. It talks about “appointed time.”
There was an appointed time for the judgement of the flood. There was an appointed time for the Exodus from Egypt. There was an appointed time for every feast under the Law. There was an appointed time for the birth of Jesus. The disciples talked to Jesus about appointed times fixed by the Father. God has an appointed time for the return of Christ.
God is an amazing time keeper. These are God ordained times. They cannot be changed by human intervention.
In Ecclesiastes 3:1-11, Solomon gave his famous thesis that there is a time for every event under heaven. It is an amazing list. These times are more general and flexible. There is an ebb and flow to these times. People have input and discretion over these times. The text is worthy of frequent review.
The Bible is also clear that time will one day run out for every person. Hebrews 9:27 says; “It is appointed unto man to die once, then comes the judgement.” We are all born with a general expiration date. We may be able to add a few years due to good nutrition, physical fitness and clean living; but death is inevitable. Humans are mere mortals.
When the appointed time comes, we will all stand before God for judgement. Can you point to “a time” that you put faith in Jesus Christ? Does the way that you live and invest your time validate that you are born again?
The way you spend the time called “eternity” is pivotal on the way you answer those two questions! Settle them while you have time. Your future depends on it!
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
Sent from my iPhone
““2) When I select an appointed time, It is I who judge with equity. 3) The earth and all who dwell in it melt; It is I who have firmly set its pillars. Selah.” Psalms 75:2-3
God has appointed times. There were appointed cosmic times established in the creation of the solar system. It is like a giant clock. It keeps perfect time. But this text goes much deeper. It talks about “appointed time.”
There was an appointed time for the judgement of the flood. There was an appointed time for the Exodus from Egypt. There was an appointed time for every feast under the Law. There was an appointed time for the birth of Jesus. The disciples talked to Jesus about appointed times fixed by the Father. God has an appointed time for the return of Christ.
God is an amazing time keeper. These are God ordained times. They cannot be changed by human intervention.
In Ecclesiastes 3:1-11, Solomon gave his famous thesis that there is a time for every event under heaven. It is an amazing list. These times are more general and flexible. There is an ebb and flow to these times. People have input and discretion over these times. The text is worthy of frequent review.
The Bible is also clear that time will one day run out for every person. Hebrews 9:27 says; “It is appointed unto man to die once, then comes the judgement.” We are all born with a general expiration date. We may be able to add a few years due to good nutrition, physical fitness and clean living; but death is inevitable. Humans are mere mortals.
When the appointed time comes, we will all stand before God for judgement. Can you point to “a time” that you put faith in Jesus Christ? Does the way that you live and invest your time validate that you are born again?
The way you spend the time called “eternity” is pivotal on the way you answer those two questions! Settle them while you have time. Your future depends on it!
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
Sent from my iPhone
Turned Over to Discipline
November 25, 2025
Turned Over to Discipline: Psalm 74
“1) O God, why have You rejected us forever? Why does Your anger smoke against the sheep of Your pasture? 2) Remember Your congregation, which You have purchased of old, Which You have redeemed to be the tribe of Your inheritance; And this Mount Zion, where You have dwelt. 3) Turn Your footsteps toward the perpetual ruins; The enemy has damaged everything within the sanctuary. 4) Your adversaries have roared in the midst of Your meeting place; They have set up their own standards for signs. 5) It seems as if one had lifted up His axe in a forest of trees. 6) And now all its carved work They smash with hatchet and hammers. They have burned Your sanctuary to the ground; 7) They have defiled the dwelling place of Your name.” Psalms 74:1-7
This Psalm was written after the invasion of the land by a ruthless enemy. The sanctuary was burned down and all the meeting places were destroyed. What they did not burn, they defaced with axes and hatchets.
Unfortunately, it was then that the people remembered God and returned to Him. This happened repeatedly throughout the Old Testament.
It often happens today as well. Many Christian’s stray from God only to come back after difficult trials. It is so much better to build to walk close to God always and enjoy unhindered fellowship with Him.
This is the message behind 1 John chapter one. It is possible to walk with God. It is possible live in Gods favor and presence. It is possible to enjoy His blessings and fulness.
According to Hebrews 12; God does not delight in discipline, but as a loving Father, He will do what it takes to get our attention. Without any doubt, God got the attention of His people in this Psalm.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
Sent from my iPhone
“1) O God, why have You rejected us forever? Why does Your anger smoke against the sheep of Your pasture? 2) Remember Your congregation, which You have purchased of old, Which You have redeemed to be the tribe of Your inheritance; And this Mount Zion, where You have dwelt. 3) Turn Your footsteps toward the perpetual ruins; The enemy has damaged everything within the sanctuary. 4) Your adversaries have roared in the midst of Your meeting place; They have set up their own standards for signs. 5) It seems as if one had lifted up His axe in a forest of trees. 6) And now all its carved work They smash with hatchet and hammers. They have burned Your sanctuary to the ground; 7) They have defiled the dwelling place of Your name.” Psalms 74:1-7
This Psalm was written after the invasion of the land by a ruthless enemy. The sanctuary was burned down and all the meeting places were destroyed. What they did not burn, they defaced with axes and hatchets.
Unfortunately, it was then that the people remembered God and returned to Him. This happened repeatedly throughout the Old Testament.
It often happens today as well. Many Christian’s stray from God only to come back after difficult trials. It is so much better to build to walk close to God always and enjoy unhindered fellowship with Him.
This is the message behind 1 John chapter one. It is possible to walk with God. It is possible live in Gods favor and presence. It is possible to enjoy His blessings and fulness.
According to Hebrews 12; God does not delight in discipline, but as a loving Father, He will do what it takes to get our attention. Without any doubt, God got the attention of His people in this Psalm.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
Sent from my iPhone
