Similarities with Ps. 46. Found in the second book of Psalms (42-72).
Superscription: A Song. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. The Greek translation of the Old Testament adds that this is to be sung on the 2nd day of the week (Monday). Some denominations sing this on Whit Sunday associated with Pentecost. John Newton wrote "Glorious Things of Thee are Spoken" based on this psalm. Should we take this psalm literally? Yes, Jesus did in Matt. 5:35.
1) Understand there are contrasting responses to God's greatness—48:1-8 a) The appropriate response of praise—48:1-3 b) The appropriate response of terror by the anti-God conspiracy—48:4-7 c) Reassurance to those who trust God—48:8
2) Contemplate God's loyal-love and righteousness—48:9-10
3) Obey the commands concerning God's faithfulness—48:11-14 a) The first set of commands—48:11 b) The second set of commands—48:12-14a c) Closing reassurance—48:14b
4) Things we need to remember: a) It is God's presence that makes Jerusalem both beautiful and secure. b) Jerusalem belongs to Yahweh. It is for Him to give to whom He pleases. He has chosen to give it to Israel as a place to set His name (2 Kings 21:7; 2 Chron. 2:4; 33:7; Jer. 7:30) c) The day will come when this Psalm will be brought to completion when the Kingdom of Jesus Christ is established over the whole earth. Jerusalem will be His capital city. (Zech. 14:10-11)
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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...
