Bible in one year 8/14/2022 Psalm
22-23
By Rev. Katherine
Liu Bruce
Christian Arts
Ministries : Biblical precepts & Gospel music; Pastoral ministry &
Counseling
Psalm
22 In this lament psalm,
David expresses his trust in God (vv.3-5,9-10) in spite of his apparent
rejection by God (vv.1-2) and by men (vv.6-8), petitions God’s help and
deliverance(vv.11,19-21) in the face of attacks by his enemies(vv.11-18),
confidently resolves to praise God (vv.22,25), invites others to join in that
praise (vv.23,26) because God has heard his prayer(v.24), and predicts the
future worldwide worship of the Lord (vv.27-31). The Doe of the Morning (in
superscription). Heb., Aijeleth Hashshahar. Lit., upon the hind of the dawn.
Probably the name of a tune. The psalm is typico-prophetically Messianic (Ps.16:8)
and is one of the most quoted psalms in the N.T. verse 1 “ My God, my God, why
have you forsaken me?..” Jesu quote this first phrase on the cross
(Matt.27:46). The praise of Israel. A figure of speech for the sanctuary,
where Israel praised the Lord. Verse 7 hurl insults. Lit., open the lip. A
mocking gesture, “similar to stick out the tongue.”
King
David describes his struggle with death in language that is also appropriate to
the suffering Messiah. (verses 11-18). Verses 14-16 prophetically describe
crucifixion, a means of execution not known until Roman times: the pain, the
extreme thirst, asphyxiation, and agony to the hands and feet. Verse 15
potsherd. A broken piece of an earthenware vessel. Verse 16 Dogs, who haunted
streets as scavengers, well describe the savage enemies. Verse 18 All these details of Jesus’
crucifixion were carried out by people who had no knowledge of these
predictions. Verse 21 The deliverance of the Messiah was accomplished by His resurrection
from the dead. Verses 22-26 Gratitude was expressed publicly with a sacrifice
(v.25) and a feast (v.26; Lev.7:16). Verse 22 is also used of Christ
(Heb.2:12). Verses 27-31 A description of millennial blessings. On the feast of
verse 29 (Isa.25:6).
Psalm 22: 1-31 A psalm
of David.
My God, my God, why have
you forsaken me? Why are you so far from
saving me, so far from the words of my groaning?(v.1). O my God, I cry out by
day, but you do not answer, by night, and am not silent. Yet you are enthroned
as the Holy One; you are the praise of Israel. (vv.2-3). In you our fathers put
their trust; they trusted and you delivered them. They cried to you and were
saved; in you they trusted and were not disappointed. But I am a worm and not a
man, scorned by men and despised by the people. (vv.4-6).
All who see me mock me;
they hurl insults, shaking their heads: “ He trusts in the Lord; let the Lord
rescue him. Let him deliver him, since he delights in him” (vv.7-8).
Yet you brought me out
of the womb; you made me trust in you even at my mother’s breast. From birth I
was cast upon you; from my mother’s womb you have been my God. Do not be far
from me for trouble in near and there is no one to help.(vv.9-11).
Man bulls surround me,
strong bulls of Bashan encircle me. Roaring lions tearing their prey open their
mouths wide against me. I am poured out like water, and all my bones are out
of joint. My heart has turned to wax; it has melted away within me. My strength
is dried up like a potsherd, and my tongue ticks to the roof of my mouth; you
lay me in the dust of death. (vv.12-15).
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But you, O Lord, be not
far off; O my strength, come quickly to help me. Deliver my life from the
sword, my precious life from the power of the dogs. Rescue me from the mouth of
the lions; save me from the horns of the wild oxen. (vv.19-21).
I will declare your name
to my brothers; in the congregation I will praise you. You who fear the Lord,
praise him! All you descendants of Jacob, honor him! Revere him, all you
descendants of Israel! For he has not despised or disdained the suffering of the
afflicted one; he has not hidden his face from him but has listened to his cry for help. From you comes the theme of my praise in the great assembly; before
those who fear you will I fulfill my vows. The poor will eat and be satisfied;
they who sek the Lord will praise him may your hearts live forever!(vv.22-26).
All the ends of the
earth will remember and turn to the Lord, and all the families of the nations
will bow down before him, for dominion belongs to the Lord and he rules over
the nations. All the rich of the earth will feast and worship; all who go down
to the dust will kneel before him –those who cannot keep themselves alive.
Posterity will serve him; future generations will be told about the Lord. They
will proclaim his righteousness to a people yet unborn for he has down it.
(vv.27-31).
Psalm 23 In this most beautiful
song of trust, David pictures the Lord as the great Shepherd who provides for
and protects His sheep(vv.1-4) and as the gracious Host who protects and
provides abundantly for His guests(vv.5-6). The figure of a shepherd depicts
the Lord as guide, protector, and constant companion. (v.1). quiet waters (v.2),
Inlets or ponds where rest and refreshment could be found. Restores (v.3).
Through the provision of food and
water(v.2). God’s leading is always in paths that are right in His eyes and
that will honor His name. The shepherd protects his sheep with his rod or club
(used to fight off wild beasts), and He guides straying sheep with his staff or
crook. (v.4). As a gracious Host, God provides all that we need. Anoint. A
courtesy shown guests at a banquet.(v.5). King David sees himself not merely as
a guest-for a day, but as a recipient of God’s covenant love. Forever (v.6).
the hose of the Lord is the place where God is.
Psalm 23: 1-6 A psalm of
David.
The Lord is my shepherd,
I shall not be in want. (v.1).
He makes me lie down in
green pastures, He leads me beside quit waters, he restores my soul. He guides
me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. (vv.2-3).
Even though I walk
through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are
with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. (v.4).
You prepare a table
before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup
overflows. (v.5).
Surely goodness and love
will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the
Lord forever.(v.6).
Bibliography,
Ryrie, Charles C. The Ryrie study Bible
(NIV). Chicago, IL: The Moody Bible Institute, 1986.
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