Psalm 46 commentary the psalm that sustains us preach it. Asked in bible statistics and history who wrote psalms 41. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Though its waters roar and be troubled, though the. Psalm 46 is the 46th psalm of the book of psalms, known in english by its beginning, god is. The image of earth shaking and sea roaring is an image of creation itself in rebellion against gods creative order. Therefore we will not fear, even though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea. God the refuge of his people and conqueror of the nations to the chief musician. Ps 46 nkjv god the refuge of his people and bible gateway. Psalms 46 commentary albert barnes notes on the whole bible. Psalms 46 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the. You would do well to own and spend som time in this book and the book of genesis which is his masterpiece. The psalmist who wrote these words knew the happiness of their meaning, for the life into which god does not enter cannot be, in the deepest sense, happy.
Psalm 46 commentary the psalm that sustains us preach. Perhaps this psalm is what david is talking about its old from our perspective, but when david was writing it, of course it was new. I like psalm 46, not just because it is prophetic, but because it has such a victorious. Darlene zschech pastor, hope unlimited church articles by darlene. Jehovah of hosts is all the more emphatic here since the second book of the psalter is usually elohistic.
The argument is entirely internal, assuming that because the hebrew word selah follows each of the three stanzas, the. Although psalms 46 and 91 are similar in several respects, the assurance is voiced in a different mode in psalm 46, especially in verses 46, where the direct focus. I do not know why those making this selection omitted psalm 46. God a strong refuge god is our refuge and strength. John in the book of revelation, and yeshua when he described the last days. Book 2 psalms 4272 gods presence in the midst of disaster psalm 46 anxiety when unscrupulous people succeed psalms 49, 50, 52, 62 book 3 psalms 7389 the workplace consequences of personal failings psalm 73 the economic consequences of national wrongdoings psalm 81, 85 gods grace in the midst of judgment psalm 86. Read psalms 46 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Though its waters roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with. He has earned degrees from east texas baptist college, southwestern baptist theological seminary, and trinity evangelical divinity school and has done postgraduat. The psalm is divided into three parts or strophes, the close of each of which is indicated by the word selah, in psalm 46. Study the bible online using commentary on psalm 46.
It is prosaic to insist on an allegorical meaning for the picture. Whether it be tragedy, sorrow, depression, disappointment, or grief. And i trust it will be a blessing to you as we go through it. Psalm 46 niv bible god is our refuge and strength, an. An important note about the text of the psalm is necessary, because some recent modern editions of the book of psalm restored a fancy scholarly term meaning. Psalm 46 commentary by rolf jacobson working preacher. Commentary, psalm 46, eric mathis, christ the king, preaching this week, 20. Come and see the works of the god of peace who has done awesome deeds on earth, who. These sons of korah were levites, from the family of kohath. This is a study guide commentary which means that you are responsible for your own interpretation of the bible. He is married to the former peggy rutta and they have three children and six grandchildren. We may apply it to spiritual enemies, and the encouragement we have that, through christ, we shall be conquerors over them.
Constables notes on psalms 2020 edition psalms 126 and 7 must have been late compositions dating from the time the jews returned from babylonian exile or shortly after that. Psalms 46, new international version niv the bible app. Psalms 107150 in one file or download in r tf format psalm 107. In latin, it is known as deus noster refugium et virtus. Psalms 46 this psalm encourages us to hope and trust in god, and his power, and providence, and gracious presence with his church in the worst of times, and directs us to give him the glory of what he has done for us and what he will do. Very few preachers even touch it other than for reference. I call it an endtime psalm, because its language is the same as that spoken by the prophets, the apostle john in the book of revelation, and yeshua when he described the last days. Psalm 46, 47 and 48 free bible commentary in easy english. The international bible lesson uniform series for october 17, 2010, is from psalm 46. Psalms 46 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole.
Lets open our bibles to psalm 46 to discover the psalm 46 meaning. Reviewing the way god has taken care of us in previous circumstancesour own and the people of godsassures us that god is with us in the midst of the city ps. The sequence of psalms 4648 means that two songs of zion surround psalm 47, an explicit proclamation of gods worldencompassing kingship see especially. Oct 29, 2017 in the first stanza, the hymn juxtaposes the steady and secure image of god as refuge with the image of the earth and seas in uproar. Psalm 46 is the 46th psalm of the book of psalms, known in english by its beginning, god is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble in the king james version. You, the bible, and the holy spirit are priority in interpretation. Book 2 psalms 4272 bible commentary theology of work. Spurgeons treasury of david to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. We have enlisted hundreds of friends biblical scholars, theologians, homileticians and pastors dedicated to the craft of biblical preaching to provide you timely, compelling and trustworthy content. Studying the psalms has been really enjoyable for me, because theres always something new. Study the bible online using commentary on psalms 46 and more. Psalms 46 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Many of the other psalms begin with a description of the psalmists crisis. Psalm 46 god is our refuge for the director of music.
Feb 20, 2014 a large video collection of classic hymns, contemporary praise and worship songs, and the works audio books, devotional readings, and sermons of men greatl. At times, we may even have the privilege of serving as one of gods means for helping other people in the midst of disaster. Does be still mean to meditate or practice contemplative prayer. Reading cycle three see guide to good bible readingfollowing the original authors intent at paragraph level. Gods presence in the midst of disaster psalm 46 bible. I like psalm 46, not just because it is prophetic, but because it has such a victorious theme. In the greek septuagint version of the bible, and in its latin translation in the vulgate, this psalm is psalm 45 in a slightly different numbering system.
God is our refuge and strength, an everpresent help in trouble. It is the key to the peace of god, which surpasses all understanding phil. Study the bible online using commentary on psalms 46 and. Have you ever thought that god allows sorrows to come into our lives, and in that end, those sorrows have a purpose. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. At the heart of that debate is the question of whether the bible and the resources it points us toa personal relationship with god, forgiveness of sins, the promise of eternal life, our riches in christ, the fellowship of the church, etc. William shakespeare did not write any part of the book of psalm chapter 4646. Free bible commentary on the book of psalms in easy english written by gordon churchyard for missionassist. There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of god. A study of psalm 46god is with us bridges for peace. A study of psalm 46god is with us bridges for peacebridges for. As you probably know, one of the most heated debates in christian circles right now concerns the role of psychology in the christian life.
Bible commentary on the book of psalms, chapter 46, by dr. Wesley could with difficulty be understood, though he often attempted to speak. Psalms 46 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. If psalms 4648 are from this date, then perhaps the author was the prophet isaiah. A bible devotion from psalm 46 god is our refuge and strength god is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. To the chief musician for the sons of korah, a song upon alamoth. Working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. From the commentary on the whole bible jamieson, fausset and brown, 1871. The title here is that which is assigned in the american standard version superscription, where it is also stated that the psalm is for the chief musician, a psalm of the sons of korah, a song set to alamoth, that latter word probably referring to the particular tune to be used for this psalm. A large video collection of classic hymns, contemporary praise and worship songs, and the works audio books, devotional readings, and sermons of men greatl. Furthermore, it has also been grouped among the socalled songs of zion compare psalms 48, 76, 84, 87, 122. Specifically, psalm 46 does what thomas merton said the psalter should do. Psalm chapter 46 matthew henry complete commentary on.
Free bible commentary on the book of psalms in easy english. This psalm, as the two former, is a triumphant song. So, the new deliverance that god granted david called for a new song. Commentaries, history books, and more are linked to this page.
Psalms 46 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is from the most widely read and often quoted preacher in history, charles haddon spurgeon. William shakespeare did not write any part of the book of psalm chapter 46 46. In this there is the general statement that god is a refuge and strength. My hats off to chuck missler as he goes verse by verse expanding and enlightening the book of psalms. Oct 26, 2014 working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. Therefore, we will not fear, though the earth gives way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, 3. This meditation is the second of a fivepart summer series on the peace writings in the psalms.
To the chief musician for the sons of korah, a song upon alamoth king james version. If the earth be removed, those have reason to fear who have laid up their treasures on earth. Many of the words in these psalms are also words that isaiah used in his book. In contrast with the scene of tumult and disturbance in the world at large, which the writer has presented to us in vers. Psalm 46 was the scriptural catalyst for martin luthers great hymn, a mighty fortress is our god. Psalm 46 is a poem that brings us great confidence and faith. David guzik commentary on psalm 46 describes how gods presence is among his people, giving them protection, confidence, and power. At last, with all the strength he had, he cried out, the best of all is, god is with us. This psalm encourages us to hope and trust in god, and his power, and providence, and gracious presence with his church in the worst of times, and directs us to give him the glory of what he has done for us and what he will do.