Prophetic setting: an anticipation of the coming and victory of the Messianic King. Psalm 47 presents Jehovah as King of all the earth!! two strophes, or movements: I. Praise to the King of the Jews (v. 1-4). Matt. 2:2; Luke 2:8 A. Summons to praise the King (1). 1. Clap your hands. 2. Shout with a voice of triumph. B. Reasons to praise the King (2-4)... Gaining His rule! 1. His majesty (2). a) He is awesome. (terrible: omnipotent, omniscient, omnipresent) b) He is the great King. "El Elyon" most high (Daniel) 2. His victory (3). 3. His loyalty (4). Hesed Gracious election. Gracious love. Deut. 4:31-37; 7:7; Mal. 1:2; Jer. 31:3; Hos. 11:1
II. Praise to the King of the universe (v. 5-9). A. Summons to praise the king (6). Expl: "Sing praises" – the four-fold repetition of the one word is a poetic tool Appl: We are to sing "with understanding." Spurgeon: 1) skill and excellence 2) not only emotion: worship includes thinking, not just feeling. B. Reasons to praise the King (v. 5, 7-9)... describing His rule! 1. His universal victory (5). 2. His universal sovereignty (7-8). Daniel 4 3. His universal generosity (9). Anticipates the conversion of all peoples to Jehovah...
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Jeff Anderson is the President of International Bible Conference and Senior Advisor to Congressman Doug Lamborn of CO05.
Jeff is a graduate of Bob Jones University and served as a pastor of Grace Bible Church in Colorado Springs for over 20 years. Jeff has preached Bible...