Bible in one year 9/13/ 2022 Psalm 93 -94 By Rev. Katherine Liu Bruce

Bible in one year 9/13/ 2022 Psalm 93 -94

By Rev. Katherine Liu Bruce                                                                                                          

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        Psalm 93 In this psalm to God as King, the psalmist exults in the sovereignty of God, who is enthroned above the floods and who dwells in the temple of holiness. He anticipates the millennial reign of Messiah. Verse 3 the seas typify rebellious uprising s against God.

Psalm 93:1-5

The Lord reigns, He is robed in majesty; the Lord is robed in majesty and is armed with strength. The world is firmly established; it cannot be moved. Your throne was established long ago; you are from all eternity. The seas have lifted up, O Lord, the seas have lifted up, O Lord, the seas have lifted up their voice; the seas have lifted up their pounding waves. Mightier than the thunder of the great waters, mightier than the breakers of the sea- the Lord on high is mighty. Your statutes stand firm; holiness adorns your house for endless days, O Lord. (vv.1-5).

 

Psalm 94 This lament may be outlined as follows: the charge against the wicked (vv.1-7); the call to the wicked (vv.8-11); the confidence of the psalmist in God’s justice(vv.12-23). Verses 4-7 The wicked are arrogant(v.4) and cruel (vv.5-6), foolishly thinking that God does not know what they are doing (v.7;v.11). Verses 20-23 The question of verse 20 ( Why does God allow evil rulers to use laws to make wrong appear right?) is answered by acknowledging the existence of evil (v.21), God’s care for His own(v.22), and ultimate retribution (v.23).

Psalm 94: 1-23

O Lord, the God who avenges, O God who avenges, shine forth. Rise up, O Judge of the earth; pay back to the proud what they deserve. How long will the wicked, O Lord, how long will the wicked be jubilant? They pour out arrogant words; all the evildoers are full of boasting. They crush your people, O Lord; they oppress your inheritance. They slay the widow and the alien; they murder the fatherless. They say, “ The Lord does not see; the God of Jacob pays no heed.” (vv.1-7).

Take heed, you senseless ones among the people; you fools, when will you become wise? Does he who implanted the ear not hear? Does he who formed the eye not see?  Does he who disciplines nations not punish? Does he who teaches man lack knowledge? The Lord knows the thoughts of man; he knows that they are futile. Blessed is the man you discipline, O Lord, the many you teach from your law; you grant him relief from days of trouble. (vv.8-13).

From the Lord will not reject his people; he will never forsake his inheritance. Judgment will gain be founded on righteousness, and all the upright in heart will follow it. Who will rise up for me against the wicked? Who will take a stand for me against evildoers? Unless the Lord had given me help, I would soon have dwelt in the silence of death. When I said, “ My foot is slipping, “ your love, O Lord, supported me. When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought joy to my soul. (vv.14-19).

Can a corrupt throne be allied with you one that brings on misery by its decrees? They band together against the righteous and condemn the innocent to death. But the Lord has become my fortress, and my God the rock in whom take refuge. He will repay them for their sins and destroy them for their wickedness; the Lord our God will destroy them. (vv.20-23).

 

 

Bibliography,

Ryrie, Charles C. The Ryrie study Bible (NIV). Chicago, IL: The Moody Bible Institute, 1986.