In Judah God Is Known Psalm 76 Studies in Psalms In Judah God Is Known Psalm 76
Background A psalm of Asaph On stringed instruments (on Neginoth) A song Best fits Judah’s victory over Sennacherib (Assyria) – 2 Kings 18-19
God Gives Victory (1-3) He is known in Judah and Israel He ought to be known Psalm 19:1, 8:3, Rom. 1:10 Especially His people – Hosea 5:4
God Gives Victory (1-3) How well do we know God? Will we introduce Him to others? Matt. 5:16, 1 Pet. 2:12
In Salem is His tabernacle God Give Victory (1-3) In Salem is His tabernacle The dwelling place of God Zion – Jerusalem Our tabernacle is His church cf. Heb. 9, 12:22-24
He defeated His enemies God Give Victory (1-3) He defeated His enemies Many times God fought for Judah & Israel In 2 Kings 19:14-16, Hezekiah prays to God – deliverance began at the house of God.
He defeated His enemies God Give Victory (1-3) He defeated His enemies Do we have confidence in Him to deliver us? Rom. 8:31, 37, 2 Cor. 10:4-5
Fear of God’s Wrath (4-10) Vs. 4-6, the actual battle described Mountains of prey Sunk in their sleep At God’s rebuke… His hand was in this! Glorious – resplendent (NASU)
Fear of God’s Wrath (4-10) Vs. 7, God is to be feared God is truly good, merciful, gracious, etc. But we must not ignore His justice, wrath and rebuke Rom. 11:22, Matt. 10:28, Heb. 12:28-29, 2 Cor. 5:11
Fear of God’s Wrath (4-10) Vs. 7, Who may stand in Your presence – Your anger? Heb. 10:31, Hab. 2:20
Fear of God’s Wrath (4-10) Vs. 8-9, Judgment from heaven 2 Chron. 32:20-22
Fear of God’s Wrath (4-10) Vs. 10, the wrath of man shall praise You! Man’s wrath can glorify God God’s power demonstrated Caused Israel’s repentance
Vs. 11, make vows to the Lord Your God When you vow to God(11-12) Vs. 11, make vows to the Lord Your God Considering Judah’s past, this is a call to be serious this time Keep your vows – Psa. 50:14, Eccl. 5:1-6
Do we take our vows to God seriously? When we obey the gospel When you vow to God(11-12) Do we take our vows to God seriously? When we obey the gospel Marriage vows – Mal. 2:16, Matt. 19:9
Vs. 11, Bring presents to Him When you vow to God(11-12) Vs. 11, Bring presents to Him Do we come before Him with gifts? 2 Chron. 32:23, Matt. 6:19, etc.
Vs. 12, He is awesome to the kings of the earth When you vow to God(11-12) Vs. 12, He is awesome to the kings of the earth On that occasion God proved His worth. He still does! 1 John 4:18
Do we know our place before God?