Psalm 9 v 10 The wicked may think they have a plan for rebelling against God, but it is ultimately all His plan to draw them in for judgment. Psalm 119 v 105 (Ver. Selah. And this is something the world needs to understand. Illustrate by Moses' messages from God to Pharaoh. Let them praise God for the blessed alchemy of his grace, whereby he transmutes the wrath of man into his praise. The reference to praising God on the harp and lyre (71:22) sounds like David, and the reference to having his greatness increased (71:21) could refer to Davids being restored to the throne. He is brilliant and beautiful. Their wrath only ended up bringing God glory. What shall I do with you, O Judah? If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at [emailprotected]. (Ver. He is looking forward to every other attempt that might be made to attack God and seeing the utter futility of them. It came about as he was worshiping in the house of Nisroch his god, that Adrammelech and Sharezer his sons killed him with the sword; and they escaped into the land of Ararat. There He broke the flaming arrows, the shield and the sword and the weapons of war. And it is meant to warn all men. (:4-7) GOD DECLARES HIS MAJESTY BY REBUKING PROUD ATTACKERS /, More majestic than the mountains of grey, III. What madness it is and has ever been found to be! "Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with learn more >>, Romans 8:1 "Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." Sign the treaty. What can it do against us, if God be for us? Seek terms of peace, but do not renege on your offer. "And there lay the rider distorted and pale, With the dew on his brow, and the rust on his mail." "The Lord laid on him the iniquity of us all," and the judgment that fell on him was salvation for us. II. The Lord is my strength and song, and is become my salvation.if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[250,250],'mycareerdiamonds_com-large-leaderboard-2','ezslot_14',124,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-mycareerdiamonds_com-large-leaderboard-2-0'); Psalm 25 v 12 GOD MAY BE THOUGHT OF AS THE GOD OF A BUILDING. One of the main themes of the psalm is that God will get glory both from his peoples deliverance and those who oppose him being destroyed. The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. Psalm 125 v 1 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. (Vers. Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee: which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men! But God is known through his judgments even by his own people. You may rise up against God and curse His name and attack His truth, IV. I. Revelation 6:12-17 I looked when He broke the sixth seal, and there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth made of hair, and the whole moon became like blood; and the stars of the sky fell to the earth, as a fig tree casts its unripe figs when shaken by a great wind. It is a simple announcement to the wicked that And even more precisely, the daring of the man who forces his way when he knows it is contrary to the will of God, or when he means to put dishonour on God. Persistent forcing of a man's own way. It is a warning not to mess with those who live in Israel 9When God arose to judgment, to save all the meek of the earth. Israel learned to know God through deliverances and redemptions. Because it is associated with perfect wisdom, absolute righteousness, and irresistible power. He is glorious and resplendent. And save all the humble of the earth., Dont be foolish Revelation 20:11-15 Then I saw a great white throne and Him who sat upon it, from whose presence earth and heaven fled away, and no place was found for them. You have no idea who you are approaching. Gods History of Defense, Gods Ease of Victory, Gods Sovereignty over Evil There are times when the mind may be expected to be more awake to divine truth, and the conscience more open to the arrows of conviction, than at others. When you approach this fearful God, e. He is awesome to the kings of the earth: Even the princes and the kings of the earth can and should see the awe of this great God. Not before. You get that before you get anything else. III. See this in the history of the Fall - it became the occasion of redemption. Hope these verses are a blessing to you and provides practical life lessons to apply in your daily life. II. Which is often referred to as The Prophetic Perfect tense. I enjoy travelling and writing. They will be terrified, Pains and anguish will take hold of them; They will writhe like a woman in labor, They will look at one another in astonishment, Their faces aflame. of their sin and rebellion. For example, in Psalms 10 when the enemy was compared to a lion hunting his prey we read: Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile. Bible Outlines is dedicated to helping others understand scriptures through the Big Idea concept. And if anyones name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire.. There is actually a TRANSITION that is occurring here. THE WORLD HAS PAINTED GOD AS APPROACHABLE, of Gods judgment. WHERE HE IS THUS KNOWN HE IS GREAT AMONGST THEM. The Lord is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me? Nor perpetuated; for life without it has no root. And so ultimately it is a reminder that God is to be feared. None can stand before him. 1. Illustrative cases may be taken from the wilderness experiences, the times of Joshua, David, etc. I. God IS dangerous. 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. God is here. It will be the supreme motive of the soul. I. 3 There brake he the arrows of the bow, the shield, and the "and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free", The God Who Is To Be Feared But they deceived Him with their mouth And lied to Him with their tongue. 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. with a remnant of wrath You will gird Yourself., Isaiah 59:17-18 He put on righteousness like a breastplate, And a helmet of salvation on His head; And He put on garments of vengeance for clothing And wrapped Himself with zeal as a mantle. Psalm 18 v 32 The remainder of wrath shalt thou You gain access to: This leads us along more familiar and easy lines. It would be of little avail if our great spiritual foe were but for a time overcome, if after a little while he could come back with all his power. Psalm 34 v 13 Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Most people see a reference to the Assyrian attack under Sennacherib. It was a free book For I delight in loyalty rather than sacrifice, And in the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings.. You can easily find the entire sermon online. Dont go up on that ridge because there is a bear cave there., Of if you were walking in Africa someone could say, And still the Divine rebuke is called forth when we fall into the committal of "presumptuous sins." If this article was a blessing, feel free to share it and leave a comment. This Psalm is not a memorial, this Psalm is a warning. It is atoning sacrifices. These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our website and to use some of its features. With pestilence and with blood I will enter into judgment with him; and I will rain on him and on his troops, and on the many peoples who are with him, a torrential rain, with hailstones, fire and brimstone. But "greater is he who is with us than all who can be against us." This psalm calls for wisdom to seek the Lords mercy, and seasons of conflict are especially prudent times for repentance. An infant would have better chances entering a lions den When you enter this Lions den, youve really got no chance at all. OUR VOWS WHEN ENTERING ON NEW LIFE RELATIONSHIPS - MARRIAGE, ETC. But they are voiceful deeds. What is it that specially calls for the Lord's rebuke? Disdain of the wrath of man. When a letter was sent in to Hezekiah he spread it out before the LORD and appealed to God for deliverance. I have refrained my feet from evil way, that I might keep thy word.if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[250,250],'mycareerdiamonds_com-medrectangle-4','ezslot_8',121,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-mycareerdiamonds_com-medrectangle-4-0'); I have not departed from thy judgements: for thou hast taught me. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer righteous to be moved. And yet we see it on such a scale today If God is this great, then we owe our vows to Him, and vows made should be paid. III. William Randall, Jr. ~ "Lessons from an Old Man" ~ Psalm 37:23-25**We do not own the rights to this music** But neither man, in their rebellion, caused God one single moments grief. The fear of the LORD (as you know) is the beginning of wisdom. They that trust in the Lord shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth forever. 2 His abode has been established in Salem, his dwelling place in Zion. Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing." Psalm 28 v 7 There he is pleased to manifest himself. No one is excluded from the reverence and praise of the great God and King. GOD'S REBUKES ARE SOMETIMES WORDS. GOD'S REBUKES ARE SOMETIMES DEEDS. God had lifted up a mighty hand, and stretched forth a strong arm. WebLESSONS FROM PSALMS SEVENTY-SIX Scripture: Psalm 76:1-12 Ray O. Brooks Introduction: A. It doesnt matter how great or strong they are, none can stand before Him. It was a time of uttermost distress; the very independence, the very existence, of the nation was imperilled. Concerning thy testimonies, I have known of old that thou hast founded them forever. Programs TURN TO: Revelation 19:11-21. Perhaps he does. OUR VOWS AT CONFIRMATION, AND UNION WITH CHRIST'S CHURCH. 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. Your email address will not be published. It is only that He might use your rebellion for His glory. Hebrews 10:31 It is a terrifying thing to fall into the hands of the living God., In the book of the Revelation we catch a glimpse of this great fear. Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee: which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men! Where man seeks to rebel against God and rises up against Him in anger ii. If you do not have an existing account, you can also easily use an existing Google, Facebook or Apple account. Have you assembled together willingly to hear what shall be said on public affairs, and to join in imploring the blessing of God on the counsels and arms of the united colonies, and can you be unconcerned, what shall become of you for ever, when all the monuments of human greatness shall be laid in ashes, for the earth itself and all the works that are therein shall be burnt up.. In the past, present, and future Since God judges. To really get to know us you will just have to hang around us, but I can give you a few ideas as to what really makes us tick. 3 There he broke the flashing arrows, the shield, the We are promised that His grace and mercy are so big that we have nothing to fear. 12 Practical Life Lessons from the Book of Psalm. 2. - R.T. Here his power for destruction is celebrated; but in the New Testament his work of salvation - his power to give life, not his power to take it away. And that is the righteous sacrifice of Jesus. #1 GODS HISTORY OF DEFENSE 10:30am Morning Worship But the salvation of the righteous is of the Lord: he is their strength in the time of trouble. TRUE, But we only draw near to God through Jesus Christ Persecution of the Church caused its world wide extension. It is a declaration of Gods righteous judgment Through thy precepts I get understanding: therefore I hate every false way. iii. GOD'S REBUKES ARE SOMETIMES DEEDS. At Your rebuke, O God of Jacob, Both rider and horse were cast into a dead sleep.. OUR SENSE OF THE POWER SHOWN IN OUR DELIVERANCE. - S.C. As the Psalmist opens the Psalm III. How blessed are all who take refuge in Him!. God is everywhere. 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. Every mans sword will be against his brother. Wrath is the term that brings in the additional idea of giving expression, in vigorous action, to vigorous feeling. Do not take the name of the Lord in vain. Worship the LORD with reverence And rejoice with trembling. He didnt understand most of what he saw NOTHING IS OF MORE IMPORTANCE TO MEN THAN THE KNOWLEDGE AND RIGHT ESTEEM OF GOD. Psalm 5 v 11 Because we are dealing with a God who will judge sinners in hell. ); the sword of the soul-slaying sin; the battle, the combined array of all the forces of evil. God used their arrogant rebellion to work His own will to perfection. WebThe psalmist, in the church's name, triumphs here in God, the centre of all our triumphs. Psalm 37 v 23 Psalm 37 v 1 In God I will praise his word, in God have I put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me. Psalm 22 v 26 How sweet are thy words unto my taste! 2. What is it that specially calls for the Lord's rebuke? BUT IS NOT, THEREFORE, TO BE HELD GUILTLESS. 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