In book 1 of the Psalms. The theme of book 1 is: God is faithful to His word, that He is, despite all apparent evidence to the contrary, on the side of the righteous and that He does fulfill His promise to support His king. (Grogan, 206) This psalm follows a series of psalms (3-7) in which the psalmist faces with God attacks from his enemies. Psalm 7:17 includes praise to Yahweh. Psalm 8 builds on that praise. It is the only Psalm that is addressed entirely to God.
Recognition of God's majesty—8:1-2 The significant question concerning the significance of humanity—8:3-8 A repeat of the recognition of God's majesty—8:9 (repeat of 8:1) New Testament uses of this Psalm to point to Christ 1) First Corinthians 15:20-28 uses 8:6 in reference to Christ. It is guaranteed to be a completed subjection in the future. Christ will accomplish His work to the glory of the God the Father. 2) Hebrews 2:5-9 uses 8:4-6 in reference to Christ. It may be an incomplete subjection at this time, but God is not finished. Christ willingly became part of the humanity described in Psalm 8. This is part of the wonderful truth of the incarnation.
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By God's amazing grace alone, Phil was drawn to salvation in Jesus Christ as a college freshman. He began his pastoral ministry as an assistant pastor (working specifically with youth and music) in 1983 while in seminary. He became the senior pastor here at Calvary in December...
