Bible in one year 9/24/ 2022 Book V Psalms 107-150; Psalm 116-118 By Rev.Katherine Liu Bruce

 Bible in one year 9/24/ 2022 Book V Psalms 107-150;  Psalm 116-118

By Rev. Katherine Liu Bruce                                                                                                          

Christian Arts Ministries : Biblical precepts & Gospel music; Pastoral ministry & Counseling

 

Psalm 116 In this song of personal thanksgiving, the psalmist reiterates his love for the Lord (vv.1-2), rehearses his past distress(vv.3-4),reports and reflects on his deliverance(vv.5-11), and resolves anew to praise the Lord for deliverance(v.12-19).

Psalm 116 1-19

I love the Lord, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy. Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live. The cords of death entangled me, the anguish of the grave came upon me; I was overcome by trouble and sorrow. Then I called on the name of the Lord: “ O Lord, save me!” (vv.1-4).

The Lord is gracious and righteous; our God is full of compassion. The Lord protects the simplehearted; when I was in great need, he saved me. (vv.5-6).

Be at rest once more, O my soul, for the Lord has been good to you. For you, O Lord, have delivered my soul from death, my eyes from tears, my feet from stumbling, that I may walk before the Lord in the land of the living. (vv.7-9).

I believed; therefore I said, “ I am greatly afflicted.” And in my dismay I said, “ All men are liars.” How can I repay the Lord for all his goodness to me? I will lift up the cup of salvation and call on the name of the Lord. I will fulfill my vows to the Lord in the presence of all his people. (vv.10-14).

Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints. O Lord, truly I am your servant; I am your servant, the son of your maidservant; you have feed me from my chains. I will sacrifice a thank offering to you and call on the name of the Lord. I will fulfill my vows to the Lord in the presence of all his people, in the courts of the house of the Lord, in your midst, O Jerusalem. Praise the Lord. (vv.15-19).

Psalm 117 This shortest and middle chapter of the Bible is a hymn in its simplest form- a call to praise(v.1) and the cause for that praise (v.2).

Psalm 117 :1-2

Praise the Lord, all you nations; extol him, all you peoples. For great is his love toward us, and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever. Praise the Lord.(vv.1-2).

Psalm 118 This psalm of jubilant thanksgiving was sung by worshipers in procession to the Temple. It contains an acclamation of praise(vv.1-4), an acknowledgment of past distress, petition, and deliverance by God (vv.5-21), and an anticipation of the future day when the Foundation Stone will bring salvation(vv.22-29). Verses Christ applied these words to His own rejection(Matt.21:42-44; Peter’s use in Acts 4:11; 1 Pet.2:7). Verses 25-26 These words were spoken in praise of Christ by the populace at His triumphal entry (Matt.21:9), but in view of His rejection by the Jewish leaders, Christ announced the future fulfillment of this praise at His second coming.(Matt.23:39; Luke13:35).

Psalm118:1-29

Give Thanks to the Lord, for he is good, His love endures forever. Let Israel say: “His love endures forever.” Let the house of Aaron say: “His love endures forever.” (vv.1-3). 

Let those who fear the Lord say: “ His love endures forever.” (v.4).

In my anguish I cried to the Lord, and he answered by setting me free. The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? The Lord is with me; He is my helper. I will look in triumph on my enemies. (vv.5-7).

It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in man. It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in princes. All the nations surrounded me, but in the name of the Lord I cut them off. They surrounded me on every side, but in the name of the Lord I cut them off. They swarmed around me like bees, but they died out as quickly as burning thorns; in the name of the Lord I cut them off. (vv.8-12).

I was pushed back and about to fall, but the Lord helped me. The Lord is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation. Shout of joy and victory resound in the tents of the righteous: “the Lord’s right hand has done mighty things.” (vv.13-15).

The Lord’s right hand is lifted high; the Lord’s right hand has done mighty things. I will not die but live, and will proclaim what the Lord has done. The Lord has chastened me severely, but he has not given me over to death. Open for me the gates of righteousness; I will enter and give thanks to the Lord. This is the gate of the Lord through which the righteous may enter. (vv.16-20).

I will give you thanks, for you answered me; you have become my salvation. The stone the builders rejected has become the capstone; The Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes. This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. (vv.21-24).

O Lord, save us; O Lord, grant us success. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. From the house of the Lord we bless you. The Lord is God, and he has made his light shine upon us. With boughs in hand, join in the festal procession up to the horns of the altar. You are my God, and I will give you thanks; you are my God, and I will exalt you. Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. (vv.25-29).

Bibliography,

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