1 Peter 1:18-19 is a great summary of what this Psalm is all about. [knowing that you were not redeemed with perishable things like silver or gold from your futile way of life inherited from your forefathers, but with precious blood, as of a lamb unblemished and spotless, the blood of Christ.] The author had … Read more
This Psalm is frequently grouped together with Psalm 46 and 47. The historical background is clear, but could be God defeated the Assyrians in King Hezekiah time (2 King 18-19 and Isaiah 36-37) Or God defeated Ammon and Moab and men from Mount Seir in King Jehoshapaht time (2 Ch 20) Emphasized on God and … Read more
The jews read this Psalm to their new year celebration known as Rosh Hashanah. God is referring as the King of all the earth in the Psalm (v7). This is a messianic Psalm referring to the King of Kings, our Lord Jesus Christ. Celebration (1-4) May be written by Hezekiah to celebrate for how God … Read more
Martin Luther used this Psalm as the basis and wrote “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”. Background probably God’s deliverance of Jerusalem from Assyrians in the time of King Hezekiah (2 Kings 18-19, Isaiah 36-37). King Hezekiah was may have written this Psalm, and Psalm 47 and 48. It will be helpful to read Hezekiah’s prayer … Read more
A marriage love song for the King(1,11,14), possibly King Solomon when he married the daughter of Egypt (1 King 3:1). Why we think he is Soloman? Because Solomon was noted for his wealth in gold (9,13; 1 King 9:28) Solomon had close association with Tyre (v12; 1 King 9:10-14) However it is clear that the … Read more
Boasting in the God (1-8) “You have saved us” (v7) “In God we have boasted all day long” (v8) Praising God for how He led Israel into Canaan Forsaken by God (9-16) “You have rejected us” (v9) “You give us as sheep to be eaten” (v11) Sometimes it seems like God has forsaken Israel Faithful … Read more
Psalm 42-43 The popular worship song “As The Dear” written by Marty Nystrom was inspired by this Psalm. The story behind as the song is available at Song Scoops. Ps 42 and Ps 43 are probably used to be one Psalm because of repeated refrain: “Why are you in despair, O my soul?” (42:5,11;43:5). Korah is … Read more
Strong believers ought to consider weaker believers (v1) Do not please ourselves, please others instead, like Christ (v3, Ps 69:9) Do not cause our weaker brothers to stumbles (14:21) Do not despise our weaker brothers (14:2) Accept one another, like Christ (v7) We do this to with hope to build up (14:19), not to tear … Read more
Believers could disagree on nonensentials and still maintain Church unity St. Augustine:”In essentials, unity; in nonessentials, liberty; in all things, charity” We must welcome or receive whom the Lord received. (v1,v3,15:7) All Christians where bought by the precious blood of the Lord When we accept our brothers and sisters, we bring praise to God (15:7) … Read more
Living out Christ in society Authorities were created by God (v1, 1 Peters 2:13 – 15) Learn to live under under authority because God is ultimate authority, (v1) Submitting to the authorities is submitting to God.(v2) What occurs when God and man’s authority oppose each other? God’s authority always higher than man’s (Act 5:29) Daniel … Read more
