Bible in one year 9/9/ 2022 Psalm 85- 87 By Rev. Katherine Liu Bruce

Bible in one year 9/9/ 2022  Psalm 85- 87  

By Rev. Katherine Liu Bruce                                                                                                          

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

 

Psalm 85  A psalm of the Sons of Korah. Written during some setback in the fortunes of the nation, this psalm recalls the deeds of God is the past (vv.1-3), reflects on the distress of the present (vv.4-7), and reassures concerning deliverance in the future(vv.8-13). Verses 9-11 when the glory (presence ) of God reigns in the land, the people will experience the characteristics of verses 10-11(fully so in the Millennium).

Psalm 85 : 1-13

You showed favor to your land, O Lord; you restored the fortunes of Jacob. You forgave the iniquity of your people and covered all their sins. (vv.1-2).

You set aside all your wrath and turned from your fierce anger. Restore us again, O God our Savior, and put away your displeasure toward us. Will you be angry with us forever? Will you prolong your anger through all generations? Will you not revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you?(vv.3-6).

Show us your unfailing love, O Lord, and grant us your salvation. I will listen to what God the Lord will say; he promises peace to his people, his saints but let them not return to folly. (vv.7-8).

Surely His salvation is near those who fear him, that His glory may dwell in our land. Love and faithfulness meet together; righteousness and peace kiss each other. (vv.9-10). 

Faithfulness springs forth from the earth, and righteousness looks down from heaven. The Lord will indeed give what is good, and our land will yield its harvest. Righteousness goes before him and prepares the way for his steps. (vv.11-13).

 

Psalm 86 A psalm of David. This is the only psalm of David in Book III. This prayer opens (vv.1-7) and closes (vv.14-17) with petitions surrounding a section of adoration and thanksgiving (vv.8-15). Verses 2-15 devoted. I.e., a loyal member of the people who enjoy God’s covenant relationship and enjoy His love (vv.5,13,15; Heb., hesed, see note on Hos.2:19).

Psalm 86:1-17

Hear, O Lord, and answer me, for I am poor and needy. Guard my life, for I am devoted to you. You are my God; save your servant who trusts in you. Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I call to you all day long. (vv.1-3).

Bring joy to your servant, for to you, O Lord, I life up my soul. You are forgiving and good, O Lord, abounding in love to all who all you. Hear my prayer, O Lord; listen to my cry for mercy. In the day of my trouble I will call to you, for you will answer me. (vv.4-7).

Among the gods there is none like you, O Lord; no deeds can compare with yours. All the nations you have made will come and worship before you, O Lord; they will bring glory to your name. (vv.8-9) 

For you are great and do marvelous deeds; you alone are God. Teach me your way, O Lord, and I will walk in your truth; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name. I will praise you, O Lord my God, with all my heart; I will glorify your name forever. (vv.10-12).

For great is your love toward me; you have delivered me from the depths of the grave. The arrogant are attacking me, O God; a band of ruthless men seeks my life—men without regard for you. But you, O Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness. (vv.13-15).

Turn to me and have mercy on me; grant your strength to your servant and save the son of your maidservant. Give me a sign of your goodness, that my enemies may see it and be put to shame, for you, O Lord, have helped me and comforted me. (vv.16-17).

 

Psalm 87 A psalm of the Sons of Korah. In this psalm of praise of Jerusalem, the psalmist describes the glories of Zion(vv.1-3), the nations and Zion (vv.4-6), and the joy in Zion (v.7). verses 1-3 God founded Zion (Isa.14:32), God loves it, and God has spoken gloriously of it (Isa.2:2-4;4:2-6;28:16). Verse 4 Rahab. Stands for Egypt. In the Millennium all will be citizens (born) of the kingdom.

            Psalm 87 :1-7

            He has set his foundation on the holy mountain; the Lord loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob. Glorious things are said of you O city of God: “ I will record Rahab and Babylon among those who acknowledge me—Philistia too, and Tyre, along with Cush—and will say, ‘ This one was born in Zion.’” (vv.1-4).

             Indeed, of Zion it will be said, “ This one and that one were born in her, and the Most High himself will establish her.” The Lord will write in the register of the peoples “ This one was born in Zion.” As they make music they will sing, “ All my fountains are in you.” (vv.5-7).

Bibliography,

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