What is it that specially calls for the Lord's rebuke? A slight chance of rain showers. Judah and Israel represent the Church of God, the company of believing, redeemed, God-fearing people, scattered throughout the world. Psalms 76 is an example of that declaration. THE LIFE FOES THAT ARE TOO SUBTLE AND INSIGNIFICANT FOR US TO OBSERVE ARE EQUALLY IN THE CONTROL OF OUR GOD. If you do not have an existing account, you can also easily use an existing Google, Facebook or Apple account. His tabernacle is in Salem; His dwelling place also is in Zion.. I will call for a sword against him on all My mountains, declares the Lord GOD. The psalm pieces together a number of elements from other Davidic psalms (22, 31, 35, 40, 109). Exultant confession, adoration, and service, together with earnest endeavours to draw others unto God. "And there lay the steed with his nostril all wide, But through it there rolled not the breath of his pride; And the foam of his gasping lay white on the turf, And cold as the spray of the rock-beating surf. God's rebuke to hardened Pharaoh was the flower of his army drowned in the Red Sea. Through thy precepts I get understanding: therefore I hate every false way. Click to enable/disable _gid - Google Analytics Cookie. Every mans sword will be against his brother. Blessed are they who. Raising the Bar. Asaph described the Babylonian invasion An infant would have better chances entering a lions den The reference to praising God on the harp and lyre (71:22) sounds like David, and the reference to having his greatness increased (71:21) could refer to Davids being restored to the throne. For the Lord has heard the voice of my weeping. He didnt understand most of what he saw (11) Make vows to the LORD your God AND FULFILL THEM, Ecclesiastes 5:4-7 When you make a vow to God, do not be late in paying it; for He takes no delight in fools. Hebrews 9:11-12 But when Christ appeared as a high priest of the good things to come, He entered through the greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this creation; and not through the blood of goats and calves, but through His own blood, He entered the holy place once for all, having obtained eternal redemption., Hebrews 10:11-14 Every priest stands daily ministering and offering time after time the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins; but He, having offered one sacrifice for sins for all time, SAT DOWN AT THE RIGHT HAND OF GOD, waiting from that time onward UNTIL HIS ENEMIES BE MADE A FOOTSTOOL FOR HIS FEET. Sennacherib was forcing his own way, with designed intention of insulting and humiliating the God of Israel. - R.T. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube It is a good thing to give thanks and to sing praises unto thy name, O Most High. Web76 In Judah God is known; his name is great in Israel. Thank you in advance for your support as I grow this blog. Another way to translate the word might be glorious. What man is he that feareth the Lord? - profiles and social posts Psalm 37:4. - R.T. You may rise up against God and curse His name and attack His truth, All of our services are planned around an exposition of the Word of God. And the overwhelming point here is that Their wrath only ended up bringing God glory. GOD CONFIRMS HIS MAJESTY BY DELIVERING THE HUMBLE FROM THE ATTACKS OF THOSE WHO REFUSE TO FEAR HIM, I. Takes for himself the prey which the enemy had regarded as his own. Nothing is more certain than that a general profligacy and corruption of manners make a people ripe for destruction. Which certainly paints a beautiful comparison for us. So now we properly speak of God's house," and understand certain buildings to be consecrated to him. Who are going to approach His city and overthrow Him, The secret of the Lord is with them that fear him: and he will show them his covenant. Wrath is the term that brings in the additional idea of giving expression, in vigorous action, to vigorous feeling. Click on the different category headings to find out more. III. You cannot handle God and youd be foolish to think you can. SUCH KNOWLEDGE IS THE SPECIAL POSSESSION AND PRIVILEGE OF THE CHURCH OF GOD. It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man. He sent his general Rabshakeh to demand Israels surrender. 2. This is the second death, the lake of fire. robes and they will praise Him for His gracious salvation. The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower. III. We dare not smile at God's anger; for he can do everything. You have the mountains covered with Gods enemies II. Similar to the book of Proverbs, the book of Psalm offers valuable life lessons that you and I can use daily.if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[728,90],'mycareerdiamonds_com-box-3','ezslot_7',119,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-mycareerdiamonds_com-box-3-0'); Hereunder are 12 practical life lessons that you and I can learn from the Book of Psalm: Psalm 127 v 1 It is only that He might use your rebellion for His glory. God destroys the weapons of the soul's great enemy. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth forever. Click to enable/disable Google reCaptcha. Then death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. 3 There he broke the flashing arrows, the shield, the sword, and the weapons of war. And still the Divine rebuke is called forth when we fall into the committal of "presumptuous sins." 3. Suffer me to recommend to you an attention to the public interest of religion, or in other words, zeal for the glory of God and the good of others. God is eternal and has eternal power to match his word. God is everywhere. God will draw them in. Then it would be a severe warning to the Babylonians for making the terrible mistake of approaching Gods lair in Jerusalem. He is majestic and unapproachable. And still the Divine rebuke is called forth when we fall into the committal of "presumptuous sins." Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile. This is the sweet filial fear which is blessed indeed. Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing." 5. TURN TO: Revelation 16:12-16 I enjoy travelling and writing. Israel learned to know God through deliverances and redemptions. It is a classic picture of the reminder that the best lies are 90% truth. A song. I rejoice at thy word, as one that findeth great spoil. 7. #2 GODS EASE OF VICTORY It is part of God's universal purpose of overruling all evil for good. The Lord is their strength, and he is the saving strength of his anointed. I have refrained my feet from evil way, that I might keep thy word. For example, in Psalms 10 when the enemy was compared to a lion hunting his prey we read: They that trust in the Lord shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth forever. It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in princes. I will magnify Myself, sanctify Myself, and make Myself known in the sight of many nations; and they will know that I am the LORD., And that is precisely what we see in the Revelation. His tent is in Salem, his dwelling place in Zion. He is speaking of a place where the wicked should fear to tread. As Asaph seems to vividly describe the same scene It will come as destruction from the Almighty. And this is something the world needs to understand. He made heaven and earth, and can unmake them. It was a free book Psalm 118 v 14 That His atonement might cover you as well. God's rebuke to hardened Pharaoh was the flower of his army drowned in the Red Sea. In his famous sermon, Sinners In The Hands Of An Angry God WebLESSONS FROM PSALMS SEVENTY-SIX Scripture: Psalm 76:1-12 Ray O. Brooks Introduction: A. You come to Him in submission and trembling. Psalm 125 v 1 I. A good form of government may hold the rotten materials together for some time, but beyond a certain pitch, even the best constitution will be ineffectual, and slavery must ensue. The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. That he speaks of them as though they already happened. He is like a deadly lion in His lair and when you draw Him out to battle you will not be able to handle Him. 12He shall cut off the spirit of princes: he is terrible to the kings of the earth. Seek terms of peace, but do not renege on your offer. The Lord is my strength and my shield: my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him. It is a picture of hands hanging limp in fear and dread. In many ways this Psalm is like that famous Psalm of David in Psalms 2. The Pulpit Commentary, Electronic Database. 4. God's rebuke to over confident David was three days' plague in the land. (11) Let all who are around Him bring gifts to Him who is to be feared.. Wilfulness. You must submit yourself to God in all humility The might and majesty of God awe the soul, as they well may. Gods victory over sinners is easy. Nederlandstalige Bijbelstudies door Stan Marinussen, Copyright - Enduring Word | . GOD WORKS IN WAYS OF JUDGMENT. Why should God be angry on account of your voice and destroy the work of your hands? Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity. The psalm was probably written as a song of praise following an important victory for Israel over an invading enemy. It seems that the tribulation he (Cf. But God is known through his judgments even by his own people. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. 1. There is A VERB TENSE that the prophets and Psalmists like to use Selah. The meek shall eat and be satisfied: they shall praise the Lord that seek him: your heart shall live forever. This Psalm is ENCOURAGING and EVANGELISTIC. The sky was split apart like a scroll when it is rolled up, and every mountain and island were moved out of their places. So we may be set on new efforts to "pay our vows." Those political and social difficulties of Hezekiah's time, which had their true rootage in mistaken views of Jehovah's relation to his people, were in part removed by the knowledge gained of God through this deliverance. Isaiah 37:33-38 Therefore, thus says the LORD concerning the king of Assyria, He will not come to this city or shoot an arrow there; and he will not come before it with a shield, or throw up a siege ramp against it. The psalm is a celebration of Gods sovereign protection. OUR VOWS AT CONFIRMATION, AND UNION WITH CHRIST'S CHURCH. God did but speak the word, as the God of Jacob that commands deliverances for Jacob, and, at his rebuke, the chariot and horse were both cast into a dead sleep. It is a theological term derived Psalms 76:11-12. His dwelling place also is Zion Selah 4 Glorious are you, more majestic than the mountains full of prey. William Randall, Jr. ~ "Lessons from an Old Man" ~ Psalm 37:23-25**We do not own the rights to this music** Psalm 118 v 8-9 Because it is associated with perfect wisdom, absolute righteousness, and irresistible power. We fully respect if you want to refuse cookies but to avoid asking you again and again kindly allow us to store a cookie for that. 4.) Think in terms of wedding vows here. And even more precisely, the daring of the man who forces his way when he knows it is contrary to the will of God, or when he means to put dishonour on God. - R.T. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. But let all those that put trust in thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them: let them also that love thy name be joyful in thee. We are promised that His grace and mercy are so big that we have nothing to fear. For your loyalty is like a morning cloud And like the dew which goes away early. Zion and that King will rule the world. See here, the rebuke was a night blast that slew the tens of thousands, and drove Sennacherib back to his land, a defeated and humiliated man. A LOVE FOR THE WORD For in many dreams and in many words there is emptiness. The secret of the Lord is with them that fear him: and he will show them his covenant. To help the reader understand how to read prophetic text. Wherefore my beloved hearers, as the ministry of reconciliation is committed to me, I beseech you in the most earnest manner, to attend to the truth of Jesus Christ as the only Savior of sinners. 6.) Required fields are marked *. But our Lord came that he might give complete deliverance; and by the soul that continually trusts in him that deliverance is realized. Read life aright, and we may find God's rebuke in disappointments that we have known, and disasters we have suffered. The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him. Where David recounts the kings of the earth taking their stand against Gods anointed in order to cut Him off. See the effect of Divine manifestation on Nebuchadnezzar (Daniel 3:28, 29; Daniel 4:37); Darius (Daniel 6:26, 27). Isaiah 13:6-9 Wail, for the day of the LORD is near! True religion is nothing else but an inward temper and outward conduct suited to your state and circumstances in providence at any time.. 6. There was no strength in them to even approach this mighty God. Worship the LORD with reverence And rejoice with trembling. You obviously dont hear about that in grammar class. Because we are dealing with a God who will judge sinners in hell. In humble submission we should bring presents to Him, giving to Him our first and our best. This is the case before us now. GOD'S REBUKES ARE SOMETIMES DEEDS. Or the case of the prophet who went to Bethel to rebuke Jeroboam. So we come to Him with Christ. 1, 2.) He is sovereign over all things, including your rebellion, #3 GODS SOVEREIGNTY OVER EVIL (Ver. God's rebuke to Herod, who accepted the homage due alone to God, was a terrible disease, that carried him off in agony and disgrace. Because we are dealing with a Holy God. THE PSALMS OF DAVID IN METRE Chapter 77 Verse 1 "I Cried to God, I cried, he heard; In day of grief I sought the Lord; All night with hands stretched out I wept, My soul no comfort would accept." My favorite comes from the book of Ecclesiastes, where the old preacher writes: He is glorious and resplendent. Or Nathan's rebuke of David. The Assyrians had to be taught that Jehovah was God alone; and that lesson they could only learn through such a manifestation of Jehovah's power as would declare him to stand alone. Asaph even ended Psalms 75 with a promise that he would declare the truths of Gods judgment to the world. Is the fact that God will in fact send all sinners who have not repented It was the stouthearted that arrayed in battle against God and yet they were plundered.. "Elohim" for all the world, God was "Jehovah" for Israel - by virtue of special relations and revelations, the "God of Israel." He is light and He shines brightly. As the Psalmist opens the Psalm The residue of wrath thou wilt gird upon thee (RSV). You comprehend my path and my lying down, And are acquainted with all my ways. Was it the veil He hid behind? GOD IS TO BE FEARED MORE FOR HIS HOLINESS AND LOVE THAN FOR HIS PHYSICAL OMNIPOTENCE. Concerning thy testimonies, I have known of old that thou hast founded them forever. But God then wrapped Himself in wrath and destroyed their city and burned their temple with fire. ", II. ii. of their sin and rebellion. Persistent forcing of a man's own way. 76In Judah is God known: his name is great in Israel. (4) You are resplendent, more majestic than the mountains of prey., resplendent is the Hebrew word OWR (ore), It means to shine or to be or become light THIS IS THAT RESPONSE. He has the highest throne, the richest crown, and the With pestilence and with blood I will enter into judgment with him; and I will rain on him and on his troops, and on the many peoples who are with him, a torrential rain, with hailstones, fire and brimstone. O Give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. c. Make vows to the LORD your God, and pay them: Asaph brought a logical conclusion to the facts presented. What is this? Very seldom, indeed, have our vows been fully kept; and we search our lives almost in vain to find any single instances in which we have done better than we vowed. It is a warning not to mess with those who live in Israel THEY KNOW GOD WHO SUFFER UNDER HIS JUDGMENTS. III. II. Feel free to connect with me via Pinterest, Facebook and Twitter. Prepare for Easter with Bible Gateway Plus. Indignation is the proper revolt of all noble natures against wrong doing, and especially wrong doing of a mean character, as when the strong takes advantage of the weak. For when you enter His presence you run the extreme risk How blessed are all who take refuge in Him!. There He broke the flaming arrows, the shield and the sword and the weapons of war. Web 1. It is a Psalm that breaks forth in the enthusiasm of Asaph over the truths of Gods judgment. 3 There brake he the arrows of the bow, the shield, and the It was both rider and horse who were cast into a dead sleep. 7.) Hebrews 4:1-2 Therefore, let us fear if, while a promise remains of entering His rest, any one of you may seem to have come short of it. God IS dangerous. He who would defraud God, his own God, is a wretch indeed. (Spurgeon). And save all the humble of the earth., Dont be foolish There he is pleased to manifest himself. (:8-10) GOD DELIVERS THE HUMBLE BY MAKING THE WRATH OF MEN PRAISE HIM /, A. WebPsalm 76:10. Thy testimonies also are my delight, and my counselors.if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[728,90],'mycareerdiamonds_com-medrectangle-3','ezslot_6',120,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-mycareerdiamonds_com-medrectangle-3-0'); Psalm 119 v 98-104 Therefore it says, GOD IS OPPOSED TO THE PROUD, BUT GIVES GRACE TO THE HUMBLE., HIS MERCY IS FOR THE REPENTANT The remainder of wrath shalt thou I. This leads us along more familiar and easy lines. - R.T. "And there lay the rider distorted and pale, With the dew on his brow, and the rust on his mail." There are many verses of Scripture WebPsalm 51 - The Penitents Prayer 53 Psalms For Living And Worship 57 This study guide was developed in preparation for teaching adult Bible classes. And it actually speaks of a natural den or hiding place or LAIR. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth forever.if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[336,280],'mycareerdiamonds_com-leader-1','ezslot_13',125,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-mycareerdiamonds_com-leader-1-0'); Psalm 118 v 6 Since God sovereignly judges. You gain access to: (Ver. Never have we had a year of life in which our payment of vows matched our New Year promises. It warns the righteous that they must fulfill their vows to the LORD. Psalm 22 v 26 Submit to Him and then honor that submission. - S.C. Matthew 5:13-16 Salt and Light Impacting the World around Us Or Good for Nothing? It was a judgment God ordained to save all the humble of the earth.. When you approach this fearful God, - R.T. The Lord has heard my supplication; The Lord will receive my prayer. God is known in Judah 2. We smile sometimes at the futile anger of men; for they can do nothing. 1. 1. V. THE ONLY ACCEPTABLE GIFTS WE CAN OFFER TO GOD ARE THOSE OF REPENTANCE AND A RENEWED LIFE. Go through Psalm 119 with study notes, cross references, verse by verse commentary, and discussion questions. Then contrast the state of things when the hostile army became dead men. MAN NOT FEARING GOD IS NOT NEW, Selah.. But the salvation of the righteous is of the Lord: he is their strength in the time of trouble. 4Thou art more glorious and excellent than the mountains of prey. Then he had seen God, when the limit was reached, restrain this wrath, in the pictorial language of the singer, girding it upon Himself, and so preventing its further action under the will of man. (Morgan), iv. Mens hands cannot be strong when God rises up. Ezekiel 38:18-23 It will come about on that day, when Gog comes against the land of Israel, declares the Lord GOD, that My fury will mount up in My anger. The strongest have no power to resist him, nor can any deliver out of his hands.He is not only able to cast wicked men into hell, but he can most easily do it. I rejoice at thy word, as one that findeth great spoil.if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'mycareerdiamonds_com-banner-1','ezslot_12',123,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-mycareerdiamonds_com-banner-1-0'); Psalm 119 v 165 Is that God has a history of defending what is His. IV. IV. We use cookies to let us know when you visit our websites, how you interact with us, to enrich your user experience, and to customize your relationship with our website. John 14:23 Jesus answered and said to him, If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our abode with him.. Chance of precipitation is 20%. GOD WORKS IN WAYS OF SALVATION. Or Apple account speaking of a natural den or hiding place or lair art more glorious and than. 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