The Lord taketh pleasure in them that fear him, on those that hope in his mercy. IV. For when you enter His presence you run the extreme risk III. i) Scholars debate over which victory this is, but the references appear to be about a time First comes the promise to bring good out of even the wrath of man, and then the promise is to restrain that wrath. 5. Some fear of God every soul must one day know: which shall it be for ourselves? THE PSALMS OF DAVID IN METRE Chapter 77 Verse 1 "I Cried to God, I cried, he heard; In day of grief I sought the Lord; All night with hands stretched out I wept, My soul no comfort would accept." But they are voiceful deeds. Very seldom, indeed, have our vows been fully kept; and we search our lives almost in vain to find any single instances in which we have done better than we vowed. I will magnify Myself, sanctify Myself, and make Myself known in the sight of many nations; and they will know that I am the LORD., And that is precisely what we see in the Revelation. to see all of their content. 10Surely the wrath of man shall praise thee: the remainder of wrath shalt thou restrain. If you seek to approach the living God in rebellion as if to attack His city or His land and overthrow Him O taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him. In My zeal and in My blazing wrath I declare that on that day there will surely be a great earthquake in the land of Israel. It was the stouthearted that arrayed in battle against God and yet they were plundered.. Some translate that phrase, more majestic than the everlasting But where do you see that in the Old Testament? The Lord will preserve him, and keep him alive; and he shall be blessed upon the earth: and thou wilt not deliver him unto the will of his enemies. Luke 13:3 but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish., HIS SAVING LOVE IS FOR THOSE WHO OBEY HIM enemies as if to say, the foreign armies in all their glory cannot compare to the God they approach. God's mercy and deliverance will never destroy, but ever deepen, holy fear. We will elaborate on this point more at the end of the lesson. What a heap of imperfectly paid vows! GOD WORKS IN WAYS OF JUDGMENT. Nevertheless he determined to trust God, In Psalms 75 we saw the revelation of God which encouraged Asaph Why should God be angry on account of your voice and destroy the work of your hands? Think in terms of wedding vows here. A time which He caused. Web76 In Judah God is known; his name is great in Israel. It wasnt even a good fight. If you are an existing Print subscriber click HERE for your login info. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube TURN TO: Revelation 16:12-16 WebPsalm 119:1-8 inductive Bible study for small groups. Because it is associated with perfect wisdom, absolute righteousness, and irresistible power. - R.T. II. Psalms 112. Psalms 78:34-37 When He killed them, then they sought Him, And returned and searched diligently for God; And they remembered that God was their rock, And the Most High God their Redeemer. IV. GOD IS TO BE FEARED MORE FOR HIS HOLINESS AND LOVE THAN FOR HIS PHYSICAL OMNIPOTENCE. Increase of knowledge of one another, familiarity with them, by no means always increases our esteem of them; but the more we know of God, the greater he becomes to us. But they deceived Him with their mouth And lied to Him with their tongue. John 14:23 Jesus answered and said to him, If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our abode with him.. God is NOT complacent, Jonathan Edwards wrote: i. We are promised that He is not disappointed. The final warning of the Psalm then parallels this one. "And there lay the rider distorted and pale, With the dew on his brow, and the rust on his mail." Their wrath only ended up bringing God glory. Or Nathan's rebuke of David. Hereunder are 12 practical life lessons that you and I can learn from the Book of Psalm: The Need of Relying on God Psalm 127 v 1 Except the Lord build the So God takes from the evil one the possession of those human powers and faculties which he had usurped and claims, and keeps them as his own. See the hand of God in history continually compelling what is "meant in malice to be changed to blessing.". LEARN Disdain of the wrath of man. He is sovereign over all things, including your rebellion, For your loyalty is like a morning cloud And like the dew which goes away early. 3 There he broke the flashing arrows, the shield, the sword, and the weapons of war. The Lord is their strength, and he is the saving strength of his anointed. This includes various Gospel Presentations and helpful booklets. (Vers. And this is the warning of Asaph to this world. In Psalms 74 we saw confusion followed by Faith. The picture here is of a battle that wasnt a battle at all. WHERE HE IS THUS KNOWN HE IS GREAT AMONGST THEM. His tabernacle is in Salem; His dwelling place also is in Zion.. God's rebuke to over confident David was three days' plague in the land. FOR WHOM ALL THIS IS DONE. Programs Rather, fear God., DO NOT SEEK TO DECEIVE HIM. That he speaks of them as though they already happened. (11) Make vows to the LORD your God AND FULFILL THEM, Ecclesiastes 5:4-7 When you make a vow to God, do not be late in paying it; for He takes no delight in fools. Therefore all hands will fall limp, And every mans heart will melt. The Lord lifeth up the meek: he casteth the wicked down to the ground. And it is still true for the godly individual; he has sometimes to learn to know God fully by coming under Divine judgments. The "irremediable" is more or less in every man's life; and the "irremediable" is a help to the fall knowledge of God. God is NOT passive, No signup or install needed. I. God is everywhere. And the MAIN THING Asaph reminds of here Matthew 5:13-16 Salt and Light Impacting the World around Us Or Good for Nothing? The might and majesty of God awe the soul, as they well may. Illustrate from Bible history, both of nations and of individuals. This Psalm is not a memorial, this Psalm is a warning. I understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts. And its not like God was fighting the sickly and the weak. But of a natural dwelling for a wild beast. WebPsalm 76 - For the director of music. 2. i. Then contrast the state of things when the hostile army became dead men. WebLESSONS FROM PSALMS SEVENTY-SIX Scripture: Psalm 76:1-12 Ray O. Brooks Introduction: A. GOD WORKS IN WAYS OF SALVATION. Ezekiel 38:18-23 It will come about on that day, when Gog comes against the land of Israel, declares the Lord GOD, that My fury will mount up in My anger. There is a dangerous lions den in Jerusalem. Psalm 111 v 10 Check to enable permanent hiding of message bar and refuse all cookies if you do not opt in. Since there are too many lessons to list, I have selected a few of my favorite lessons to share with you. There he broke the flashing arrows, the shields and the swords, the weapons of war. Judgment is in His time He will win and He will win easily. It is only that He might use your rebellion for His glory. - R.T. THE LIFE FOES THAT WE KNOW AND ESTIMATE ARE WELL WITHIN THE CONTROL OF OUR GOD. Revelation 6:16). A tie of judgment which He orchestrated. WebDr. Then you must submit your life to Him and do what you said. 7-9.) We fully respect if you want to refuse cookies but to avoid asking you again and again kindly allow us to store a cookie for that. Wait on the Lord, and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land: when the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see it. The Lord is my strength and song, and is become my salvation. ", II. Because we are dealing with a Holy God. https://www.blueletterbible.org/Comm/edwards_jonathan/Sermons/Sinners.cfm. There is an expected response from the world. II. "Elohim" for all the world, God was "Jehovah" for Israel - by virtue of special relations and revelations, the "God of Israel." In God I will praise his word, in God have I put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me. So Sennacherib king of Assyria departed and returned home and lived at Nineveh. - R.T. "And there lay the steed with his nostril all wide, But through it there rolled not the breath of his pride; And the foam of his gasping lay white on the turf, And cold as the spray of the rock-beating surf. Or Nathan's rebuke of David. Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord. How soon and in what manner a seal shall be set upon the character and state of every person here present, it is impossible to know. The moment we believe, our help comes. 6At thy rebuke, O God of Jacob, both the chariot and horse are cast into a dead sleep. Hebrews 4:1-2 Therefore, let us fear if, while a promise remains of entering His rest, any one of you may seem to have come short of it. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. We see coming in the end as recorded by John in the Revelation. Asaph described the Babylonian invasion GOD MAY BE THOUGHT OF AS THE GOD OF A PERSON. "Thou, even thou" - as if shutting out all other fear. THAT THE CHURCH IS GOD'S PECULIAR ABODE, WHERE THE MOST GLORIOUS REVELATIONS OF HIS POWER AND GRACE ARE SEEN. He taunted Israel from outside the gates. All our strivings and endeavours leave us pretty much where we were; but when abandoning ourselves to God, that he may save us, then his power is made known, the enemy is rebuked and slain. Concerning thy testimonies, I have known of old that thou hast founded them forever. And that He will easily destroy all those who rebel against Him In God I will praise his word, in God have I put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me. GOD'S REBUKES ARE SOMETIMES DEEDS. Ultimately, here was Gods answer. It is a simple announcement to the wicked that Behold, the day of the LORD is coming, Cruel, with fury and burning anger, To make the land a desolation; And He will exterminate its sinners from it.. (Ver. And still the Divine rebuke is called forth when we fall into the committal of "presumptuous sins." True religion is nothing else but an inward temper and outward conduct suited to your state and circumstances in providence at any time.. The corruption of the Church led to the Reformation. Matthew 5:17-20 Jesus Fulfilling the Law Sharpening the Focus . We come to Him in the name of the only gift God ever truly accepted. 1 Peter 1:17-19 If you address as Father the One who impartially judges according to each ones work, conduct yourselves in fear during the time of your stay on earth; knowing that you were not redeemed with perishable things like silver or gold from your futile way of life inherited from your forefathers, but with precious blood, as of a lamb unblemished and spotless, the blood of Christ., And the writer of Hebrews warns: Were going to break this Psalm down into 4 points tonight. What is it that specially calls for the Lord's rebuke? 4Thou art more glorious and excellent than the mountains of prey. Psalm 27 v 14 Web 1. It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in princes. Each of them are great warnings to the wicked All the spoil of Judah, which Assyria had reckoned to gather on the mountains where they were encamped, all that spoil, together with what they already had, - all was taken from them (cf. It is a declaration of Gods righteous judgment And it is meant to warn all men. here I tend to think hes got that battle and every other battle in mind. A good form of government may hold the rotten materials together for some time, but beyond a certain pitch, even the best constitution will be ineffectual, and slavery must ensue. None are great in his hand. 11Vow, and pay unto the Lord your God: let all that be round about him bring presents unto him that ought to be feared. Which is often referred to as The Prophetic Perfect tense. When you enter this Lions den, youve really got no chance at all. Since these providers may collect personal data like your IP address we allow you to block them here. AND THERE IS NO WINNING THERE. The Bible is full of illustrations of this. Hello! Amy Harris learn more >>, Copyright 2023 First Baptist Church Spur Texas, https://fbcspur.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/079-The-God-Who-Is-To-Be-Feared-Psalms-76.mp3. The Lord is my strength and my shield: my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him. At this season however, it is not only lawful but necessary, and I willingly embrace the opportunity of declaring my opinion without any hesitation, that the cause in which America is now in arms, is the cause of justice, of liberty, and of human nature. You are radiant with light, more majestic than mountains rich with game. What are we to make of such a truth? ); the sword of the soul-slaying sin; the battle, the combined array of all the forces of evil. Thy word is very pure: therefore thy servant loveth it. Last week Sam brought me a package that had been mailed to my name at Ahavat Yeshua Messianic Congregation, where I sometimes speak. Dont be brave Persistent forcing of a man's own way. Psalm 37 v 1 The fear of reverence. When you hear that God is a roaring lion Illustrate from the hopeless condition of Hezekiah at this time. Psalm 28 v 7-8 Psalms 76 certainly fits that bill. 2. Yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth. And it REMINDS the world no one (7) may stand in Your [Gods] See the effect of Divine manifestation on Nebuchadnezzar (Daniel 3:28, 29; Daniel 4:37); Darius (Daniel 6:26, 27). You come to Him seeking to give whatever He wants, and to make an offering that He will accept. 1. (Cf. The wrath of man had been allowed up to a certain point, to bring into clear evidence the greater power of God; and then He had quietly put a term to its further manifestation. (Meyer). Three terms need to be carefully defined and illustrated. Psalm 28 v 7 See the doxologies in the Book of Revelation. Psalm 22 v 9 Because we are dealing with an omnipotent God. Then he had seen God, when the limit was reached, restrain this wrath, in the pictorial language of the singer, girding it upon Himself, and so preventing its further action under the will of man. (Morgan), iv. Wherefore my beloved hearers, as the ministry of reconciliation is committed to me, I beseech you in the most earnest manner, to attend to the truth of Jesus Christ as the only Savior of sinners. GOD IS ABLE TO OVERRULE THE REBELLION OF MEN SO THAT IN THE END IT SHALL ILLUSTRATE HIS PRAISE. A PERSON the end it shall illustrate his praise deepen, holy fear therefore all will! 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