PSALM 72: JESUS SHALL REIGN… WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2010 Posted by: Victoria Free Presbyterian Church | more.. PSALM 72: JESUS SHALL REIGN… This Psalm is the final Psalm in the Second Book of Psalms and like the other books it closes with a doxology; a praise of God. This doxology could be titled “The Doxology of a Patient People.” Written in the future tense gives it an air of anticipation but, significantly, the praise is present in V’s. 18-19. The historical context is Solomon’s reign in Israel but the exalted nature of the language shows that it evidently far exceeds that of Solomon and points to the ultimate fulfillment of that kingship; Jesus shall reign. The King of Righteousness (1-4). Righteousness is the key characteristic of the Kingdom of God and all who are in it (cf. Vs. 7 “righteous man”). The ability to deal in righteousness is both a divine attribute (on the part of Christ) and a divine gift (on the part of Solomon, I Kings 3:9). In Hebrews 7:2 Christ is the King of Righteousness “and after that…King of Peace” such is the order of this Psalm. Righteousness is the root and peace is the fruit (cf. Vs. 16-17). The Duration of Christ’s Reign is Eternal (5-7). The figures used here to denote perpetuity, could only apply to Christ’s reign in reality; “…generation to generation” (Vs. 4); “as long as the sun and the moon endure” (Vs. 5 cf. Vs. 17). The Domain of Christ’s Reign is Universal (8-11). “From sea to sea” has become a familiar turn of phrase to speak of the extent of a realm. But Solomon multiplies such phrases here with “the ends of the earth,” “the isles” (cf. Isaiah 42:10). The Dominion of Christ’s Reign (12-15). While it is true that every knee shall bow before him, the particular dominion of this Kingdom is in the hearts of those who are precious in his sight (Vs. 14) and who feel their need of Him to rule them (Vs. 12-13 cf. Matthew 9:13). The Delights of Christ’s Reign (16-17). Out of the most unpromising soil will come the peaceful fruit of Christ’s kingdom. The Doxology of Christ’s Reign (18-19). This concludes the entire Second Book of Psalms but also particular to this Psalm (cf. Vs. 19b). Category:  Message of Psalms • permalink | email blog | post new | printer-friendly | clone this | rss feed

PSALM 71: A MATURED FAITH WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2010 Posted by: Victoria Free Presbyterian Church | more.. PSALM 71: A MATURED FAITH The author of this Psalm is not stated, but it is thought by many to have been David. The echoes of other Davidic Psalms are heard throughout this Psalm, in language and sentiment. The phrases “my rock and my... [ abbreviated | read entire ] • permalink | email blog | post new | printer-friendly | clone this | rss feed

PSALM 70: AFFLICTION WITH LONGEVITY WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 03, 2010 Posted by: Victoria Free Presbyterian Church | more.. PSALM 70: AFFLICTION WITH LONGEVITY The words “make haste” at the beginning and end form a literary device called “inclusio” to highlight the prominent theme of the Psalm. This theme takes our attention off the trial in... [ abbreviated | read entire ] • permalink | email blog | post new | printer-friendly | clone this | rss feed

PSALM 69: THE SEA OF HEARTBREAK WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2010 Posted by: Victoria Free Presbyterian Church | more.. PSALM 69: THE SEA OF HEARTBREAKThe condition of the Psalmist in this psalm is one of restless and perpetual turmoil, both by the persecution of the enemy and also by his own self-accusing heart (Vs. 5). The first part of the Psalm shows us the... [ abbreviated | read entire ] • permalink | email blog | post new | printer-friendly | clone this | rss feed

PSALM 68: THE CHURCH - A MIGHTY ARMY WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2010 Posted by: Victoria Free Presbyterian Church | more.. PSALM 68: THE CHURCH - A MIGHTY ARMY The space given to our studies does not do justice to this amazing Psalm; it is a history and prophecy of the Church, filled with comfort and courage for the people of God and warning for the rebellious. The... [ abbreviated | read entire ] • permalink | email blog | post new | printer-friendly | clone this | rss feed

PSALM 67: THE BLESSING OF MISSIONARY VISION WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 06, 2010 Posted by: Victoria Free Presbyterian Church | more.. PSALM 67: THE BLESSING OF MISSIONARY VISIONPsalm 67 is a prayer for the fulfillment of the covenant promises to Abraham (Genesis 12:1-4) and the Aaronic blessing by Aaron (Numbers 6:24f). But this Psalm is also prophetic. It was known by ancient... [ abbreviated | read entire ] • permalink | email blog | post new | printer-friendly | clone this | rss feed

PSALM 66: MAKE HIS PRAISE GLORIOUS WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2009 Posted by: Victoria Free Presbyterian Church | more.. PSALM 66: MAKE HIS PRAISE GLORIOUSThis Psalm is divided into three sections. V’s. 1-12 the Psalmist deals with praise in general as it is drawn from creation. The second section deals with the praise of the people of God. In the third... [ abbreviated | read entire ] • permalink | email blog | post new | printer-friendly | clone this | rss feed

PSALM 65: THE BLESSINGS OF GOD’S COVENANT PEOPLE TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2009 Posted by: Victoria Free Presbyterian Church | more.. PSALM 65: THE BLESSINGS OF GOD’S COVENANT PEOPLEThe occasion of this Psalm is not identified. It would appear to be a thanksgiving to the God of creation and providence at the time of harvest (V’s. 9-13). Couched in the analogy of... [ abbreviated | read entire ] • permalink | email blog | post new | printer-friendly | clone this | rss feed

PSALM 64: THE WRATH OF WORDS TUESDAY, DECEMBER 08, 2009 Posted by: Victoria Free Presbyterian Church | more.. PSALM 64: THE WRATH OF WORDS Words can be very destructive (Cf. 5:6, 9; 12:3; 52:1-2; 55:21; 57:4; 58:3, 6; 140:1-2). David in this “complaint” is not seeking refuge from the outward danger of the enemy, but from his inward dread (Vs.... [ abbreviated | read entire ] • permalink | email blog | post new | printer-friendly | clone this | rss feed

PSALM 63: THIRSTING FOR GOD WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 02, 2009 Posted by: Victoria Free Presbyterian Church | more.. PSALM 63: THIRSTING FOR GOD“Following” Christ has many and varied connotations. There are those who are nominal only, they “follow” Christ in name only. Like those in Sardis, they have a name that they live but are dead... [ abbreviated | read entire ] • permalink | email blog | post new | printer-friendly | clone this | rss feed

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