1. In Judah God Is Known Psalm 76
Studies in Psalms
In Judah God Is Known
Psalm 76

2. Background A psalm of Asaph On stringed instruments (on Neginoth)
A song
Best fits Judah’s victory over Sennacherib (Assyria) – Kings 18-19

3. 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

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

5. 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

6. 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.

7. 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

8. 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)

9. 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

10. Fear of God’s Wrath (4-10)
Vs. 7, Who may stand in Your presence – Your anger?
Heb. 10:31, Hab. 2:20

11. Fear of God’s Wrath (4-10)
Vs. 8-9, Judgment from heaven
2 Chron. 32:20-22

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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.

16. 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

17. Do we know our place before God?