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Psalm 115

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

115:2 Why should the nations say, Where, now, is their God?- 42:3, 10; 79:10; Joel 2:17; Micah 7:10 This question may be “motivated by the fact that the Lord had no idol who represented His presence” Longman, 393. 115:4 the work of man’s hands- Psalm 135:15-18. The word work in vs. 4 is the noun from the verb translated do in vs. 3. The participle is used in vs. 8 to those who make idols. In vs. 15 God is Maker of heaven and earth. “There is no spiritual force or reality behind the idol; it did not represent an invisible ‘god’; it had no more reality than its material craftsmanship (4-7; Is. 4

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Psalm 114

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

“This psalm celebrates the deliverance of God’s people at the exodus- a fitting song to be sung at Passover which was instituted at that time (Ex. 12 )” BK, 876. “This is a hymn, but a unique one. It contains no imperative call for worship.” Broyles, 426. This psalm is “a fierce delight and pride in the great march of God gleams through every line of this poem” Kidner, 402-403. “The psalm celebrates God’s deliverance from bondage in Egypt- vs. 1, 3, 5, His provision during the wilderness wanderings- vs. 8, and Israel’s entry into the promised land- vs. 3, 5 ” Longman, 392. Psalm 114 and its pl

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Psalm 113

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

“This is the first of six psalms collectively known as the hallel that are recited in synagogues during the festival service” Alter, 403. Psalms 113-118 are the Egyptian Hallel. “ Psalms 113-114 are sung before the Passover meal and Psalms 115-118 after it. These psalms are also sung at the feast of Pentecost, Tabernacles, and Dedication (Hanakuah, or Lights)” Miller, 373. These psalms were “used at all major festivals but especially the beginning and conclusion of the Passover” McCann, 1138. Sometimes we stress Passover for that was the time at which Jesus sang these songs: Matthew 26:30 and

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Psalm 112

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

This "is a wisdom poem based on the nature of God set forth in Psalm 111” Miller, 372. It is an acrostic as Psalm 111. “ Like the preceding psalm, this one is also an acrostic in which every colon begins with a successive letter of the Hebrew alphabet, again indicating order and complete coverage of the topic” Longman, 387. This psalm “anticipates the exaltation of the righteous and the grievous destruction of the wicked” BK, 875. “ Psalm 111 celebrates God’s grace, this one commends the good works which are its intended corollary” Laymen’s, 681. The same vocabulary that appear in Psalms 111 a

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Psalm 111

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

Psalms 111 and 112 are connected in their subject matter and vocabulary. “Both are acrostic containing twenty-two lines, each succeeding line beginning with the following letter of the Hebrew alphabet. Psalm 111 describes God as reflected in His works, and Psalm 112 the man who fears God and properly responds to Him. Some of the phraseology used in Psalm 111 to describe God is repeated in Psalm 112 to describe the God-fearing man” Miller, 370. “Psalm 111 focuses primarily on God’s work, Psalm 112 focuses on human response and consists of a description of the happiness of those who fear the Lor

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Psalm 110 Part 2

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

“In the second century, Jewish teachers applied it to Hezekiah (Justin Martry, Dialogue with Trypho, 33, 83)” Lewis, Matthew 14-28; 108. 110:1 seems quoted or alluded to in Matt. 26:63-64; Mark 16:19; Acts 2:34-35; 5:30-32; 7:55-56; Rom. 8:34; I Cor. 15:25; Eph. 1:20; Col. 3:1; Heb. 1:3, 13; 8:1; 10:12-13; 12:2; I Peter 3:22. Lessons from this section Mark 12:35-37 paralleled by Matthew 21:41-46; Luke 20:41-44 “ Psalm 110 is the psalm most frequently quoted and alluded to in the New Testament. See also Matt. 22:44; 26:64; Mark 14:62; (16:19); Luke 20:42-43; 22:69; Acts 2:34-45; Romans 2:5; 8:3

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Psalm 110

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

The Psalm is based on the two decrees in vs. 1 and vs. 4. Every word of vs. 1 will prove important and two different words for Lord are used. Notice the use of "right hand" in vs. 1 and vs. 5. Melchizedek only appears in the OT elsewhere in Genesis 14:18-20. Melchizedek is king and priest. He blessed Abram. Abram paid tithes to him. The psalm gives different words to refer to the foes or enemies. It shows us the victory over these foes is complete. The victory is because of the LORD.

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Psalm 109

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

Some have described this as the longest sustained imprecatory prayer. A Psalm of David 109:1-5 He describes his mistreatment at the hands of others They spoke against him constantly- vs. 2, 3, 4. They lied about him- vs. 2. They spoke words of hatred- vs. 3. He did good to them, but they did evil to him- vs. 5. 109:6-20 He prays that judgment may fall on them. Notice how many of these judgments he requests tie to the concept of lex talionis, the punishment fitting the crime. vs. 6 accuser - They acted as his accusers (vs. 4) so may an accuser stand at his right hand. vs. 7 guilty- This word is

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Psalm 108

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

This Psalm combines sections of Psalm 57:7-11 and Psalm 60:5-12. Psalm 57 and Psalm 60 are in their titles tied to specific circumstances in the life of David. There are some 13 Psalms that do this and these are two of them. This Psalm stresses 108:3 Giving thanks to the LORD 108:4 God's lovingkindness and faithfulness 108:7-9 God's complete sovereignty over Israel and their neighbors 108:11-13 God alone is responsible for victory. Trust in men is vain- Jer. 17:5-8. The Psalm foreshadows the salvation Jesus gives 108:8 Judah the leader - Heb. 7:14 108:5 Be exalted- John 3:14; 8:28; 12:32-33 10

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Psalm 107

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

Give thanks to the LORD for He is good for HIs lovingkindness is everlasting. 107:1-3 is an answer to Ps. 106:47 107:4-32 Four stanzas that follow a standard procedure. The 2 and 4 lines are refrains in this Psalm. 1. There is a statement of a specific problem (107:4-5, 10-12, 17-18, 23-27). 2.Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, He delivered them out of their distress (107:6, 13, 19, 28). 3. A specific act of deliverance from the specific problem mentioned (107:7, 14, 20, 29-30). 4. Let them give thanks to the LORD for His lovingkindnesses and for His wonders to the sons of man (

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Psalm 106 B

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

This episode of Psalm 106 begins with verse 24. Nine portions of Israel's history and Israel's Scriptures are used to stress Israel's unfaithfulness and God's mercy in spite of their sin. 106:6-12 The events in Egypt and at the Red Sea- Exodus 14-15 106:13-15 The lusting or craving for quail in the wilderness - Numbers 11 106:16-18 T he rebellion of Dathan and Abiram - Numbers 16 106:19-23 The worship of the calf at Mt. Horeb- Exodus 32 106:24-27 The spies discourage the people from taking the land - Num. 13-14 106:28-31 The idols of Baal-peor - Num. 25 106:32-33 The rebellion at the waters of

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Psalm 106 A

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

This psalm is a twin to Psalm 105 but a fraternal twin and not an identical one. The emphasis on Psalm 105 is on God's goodness and mercy to Israel. The emphasis in Psalm 106 is on the wickedness and sinfulness of Israel. God's grace is even more amazing in light of Israel's sin and Israel's sin looks even more hideous against the background of God's lovinigkindness. Praise the LORD is an inclusion in vs. 1 and vs. 48. How can a psalm that stresses Israel's sin be a reason for praise. The thought of the gracious and merciful God underlines every section whether it is mentioned specifically or

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Psalm 105

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

This is a historical Psalm. We studied Psalm 78 previously and it has two points. God's goodness to Israel and Israel's sin against God. This psalm emphasizes only God's goodness to Israel. Psalm 106 will emphasize Israel's sin against God. Israel's sin looks all the more evil in contrast to God's goodness and God's grace to Israel looks all the more amazing against Israel's sin. 105:1-7 A call to Israel to praise God. vs. 5 calls Israel to remember God's miracles or marvels. This is little to ask since God remembers Israel in vs. 8, 42. 105:8-15 God's promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob 105

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Psalm 104

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

The Psalm, as the one before it, begins and ends with "Bless the LORD, O my soul!" 104:1, 35. The Psalm speaks of God's work in creation and nature. All of this is to motivate us to praise God. The idea of pantheism is that God is to be equated with the forces of nature. This psalm speaks of a God who is transcendent, who is far greater than the world He has made. He is clothed in "splendor and majesty" in 104:1. He is covered in light - 104:2; I Tim. 6:15. He created the moon and the sun- 104:19. The sun and moon are not worthy of worship, but are held in the hand of the God who made them. Th

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Psalm 103

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

This psalm is an inclusio, beginning and ending with the same words- 103:1, 22. It is a David's call to himself to bless the LORD with all that is within Him. Vs. 3-5 describes God's benefits 1. He forgives all your sins 2. He heals all your diseases 3. He redeems your life from the pit 4. He crowns you with lovingkindness and compassion 5. He satisfies you with good things vs. 9-10 Tell us what His love means by telling us what it will not do 1. He will not always contend 2. He will not keep His anger forever 3. He does not deal with us according to our sins 4. He does not reward us according

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Psalm 102

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

The heading for this is unique. It describes a specific situation in which the psalm can be prayed. It mentions no individual or group generally associated with the psalm nor any musical terms. 102:1-2 An urgent call for God to hear his prayer 102:3-11 His crisis. He is overwhelmed by life's brevity, pain, his suffering and loneliness. God's anger seems behind it all. 102:12-22 But You... God's eternity (12, 24, 25, 26, 27) is an answer to man's brevity. 102:23-24 He once again focuses on his individual crisis. 102:25-27 The LORD's eternity will outlast the heavens and earth. Hebrews 1:10-12 w

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Psalm 101

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

This is usually considered a Royal Psalm. In the Book of Common Prayer of the Church of England, Psalm 101 is prescribed for use at the anniversary of the monarch’s ascension- Allen, 8; Goldingay, 139 The Psalm describes the kind of person the king longs to be and who he hopes to surround himself with. The people we surround ourselves with influence us for good or evil and the people the king surrounds himself with influence the whole nation. David's high aspirations were not realized in his personal life. His personal failures had a negative impact on the whole nation (II Sam. 11-12; I Kings

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Psalm 100

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

The LORD is mentioned in vs. 1, 2, 3, 5. The emphatic personal pronoun "He" is used twice in vs. 3 to emphasize the LORD. Seven imperatives are used in the first four verses to direct us to the proper attitude and actions toward the LORD. 100:3 Know that the LORD He is God- Deut. 4:35, 39; 7:9; I Kings 18:39. It is He who made us- He is our Creator and we are accountable to Him. We are...sheep of His pasture - He provides for us and sheep- Ps. 23:1 - and carries us- Ps. 28:9. 100:5 He is good, His lovingkindness is everlasting- I Chron. 16:34; II Chron. 5:13; 7:3; 20:21; Ezra 3:11; 106:1; 107:

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Psalm 99

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

What does this Psalm show us about the nature of God? 99:1 God is a king who reigns over the whole earth and all peoples- 99:1, 2. 99:2, 3 The LORD is great 99:2, 5, 9 Though God of all the earth, God reveals Himself in a special way in Zion, His holy footstool or hill. 99:4 God is a God of justice, righteousness- Ps. 89:14; 97:2; and equity - 96:10; 98:9 99:3, 5, 9 God is holy. Where He reveals Himself is His holy hill- 99:9. 99:6, 8 God is a God who answers prayer- Psalm 65:2. “The Lord revealed that He hears and responds faithfully to the cries of His people. The exalted King is not detache

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Psalm 98

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

98:1-3 God's own arm has brought salvation and all the earth witnesses His lovingkindness and faithfulness to Israel. 98:4-6 All the earth is called to praise God When a king came to the throne there was a ceremony with blowing of trumpets and shouting (I Sam. 10:24; I Kings 1:39-40) and clapping of hands (II Kings 11:12). All nature responds this way to God’s kingship. 98:7-9 There are slight differences with Psalm 96:11-13. “Instead of the heavens and earth, this psalm has the world and all who live in it (a phrase found elsewhere only in 24:1, a psalm of temple entry that also celebrates Ya

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Psalm 97

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

This psalm calls the earth to rejoice that the LORD reigns The fact "the LORD reigns" ( Ps. 93:1; 96:10; 97;1; 99:1 ) or God is King ( Ps. 95:3; 98:6) is emphasized repeatedly in the psalms through this section. 97:2 The LORD dwells in thick darkness- Sinai- Exod. 19:16-19; 20:18-21; Deut. 4:11-12; 5:22; Heb. 12:18. Solomon's prayer stresses the same in I Kings 8:12; II Chron. 6:1. Sometimes the Bible stresses God dwells in light- Ps. 104:2; I Tim. 6:16. Whether God is pictured as dwelling in light or darkness, the text emphasizes that we cannot see God in all HIs glory- Exodus 33:18-23. 97:3

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Psalm 96

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

I Chron. 16:23-33 records this virtually word for word. That chapter is describing the moving of the ark to Jerusalem. “In recapturing for us the triumphal entry of the ark to Jerusalem, the Chronicles writes out nearly the whole of this psalm, with part of two others (105, 106), as the centerpiece of his chapter” Kidner, 346. Invitations to praise are found in vv. 1-3, 7-10a, 11-12a and reasons for praise are found in vv. 4-6, 10b, 12b-13. “Three strophes in vs. 1-6, 7-10, and 11-13, each consisting of a call to praise followed by the cause for praise” Estes, 216. This Psalm truly has a unive

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Psalm 95

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

This is both a call to worship and praise and a prophetic rebuke. vs. 1-2, 6 are exhortations which continually cry "Let us" (6 times). We are called to praise, thank, and bow showing our humility before God. vs. 3-5, 7 give reasons to praise, thank, and bow before God. vs. 7c-11 is a prophetic rebuke quoted in Hebrews 3:7-11 in the NT. New Testament use of this psalm Heb. 3:7-4:11 “Christians are like the wanderers in the wilderness, rescued from Egypt (the bondage to sin and death), but not yet arrived in the Promised land (heaven). Accordingly, the author of Hebrews cites Ps. 95:7-11 and en

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Psalm 94

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

94:1-7 God of vengeance shine forth 94:1 O Lord, God of vengeance- This is the only time in the Bible that the LORD is addressed this way. Deut. 32:35; Ps. 58:10; 79:10; Prov. 20:22; Isaiah 35:4; Jer. 51:6; Ezek. 25:12, 14, 17; Nah. 1:2; Rom. 12:19; Heb. 10:30. He is the God who rights wrongs that wicked men bring upon those helpless to resist. 94:8-11 A warning to those who think they can hide their way from God 94:12-15 An encouragement to those who are experiencing evil treatment 94:16-23 The LORD sustained the Psalmist when none stood with him Jesus and Psalm 94 94:1 God of vengeance- II T

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Psalm 93

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

The LORD reigns is declared in Ps. 93:1; 96:10; 97:1; 99:1. The LORD is King is said in Ps. 95:3; 98:6. The word King is the noun and reign the verb of the same Hebrew root word. The only Psalm between Psalms 93-99 that do not state God is King or He reigns in Psalm 94 and it must be associated in some way with His reign. We will see more about that, LORD willing, when we cover that text. Psalm 89 was a Royal Psalm, a psalm emphasizing the human king from the line of David, and apparently written when there was no king left on the throne. Book 4 of the Psalms (90-106) shows that God is still K

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