Psalm 24 Quotes

Introduction

Psalms Preview

The kingship of the LORD and the LORD’s sovereign rule is the subject of Psalm 24. We understand this song best in the setting of a festal procession

Psalms Preview

Interpreters have identified Psalm 24 with David’s bringing the ark to Jerusalem (2 Sam 6:12–19), the preexilic Feast of Tabernacles, and the postexilic New Year Festival. References to the gates and ancient doors suggest the existence of the temple, and the nature of the entrance qualifications (v. 4) suggests a late date for the present form of the psalm. Focus on the LORD of hosts reminds the worshipper of the victorious God.

v. 1-2

A Sovereign Lord who not only creates but sets the world on foundations that are typically equated with chaos and danger ie. “seas and rivers”

v. 3-6

Moral rather than ritual qualifications are in view here, as in Psalm 15

Psalm 15 NASB95

A Psalm of David. 1 O Lord, who may abide in Your tent? Who may dwell on Your holy hill? 2 He who walks with integrity, and works righteousness, And speaks truth in his heart. 3 He does not slander with his tongue, Nor does evil to his neighbor, Nor takes up a reproach against his friend; 4 In whose eyes a reprobate is despised, But who honors those who fear the Lord; He swears to his own hurt and does not change; 5 He does not put out his money at interest, Nor does he take a bribe against the innocent. He who does these things will never be shaken.

Psalms An Entrance Liturgy 24:3–6

the qualifications are concerned with the worshipper’s inner disposition and behavior toward others, and the trust that turns toward God and the readiness to do his will.

Psalms Psalm 24

In v. 5, the possessor of such purity is represented as receiving “a blessing, even righteousness,” from God. The expression is equivalent to “salvation” in the next clause.

v. 7-10

Psalms Ceremony Welcoming the King of Glory 24:7–10

In days of fortress cities, people often identified the gates with the king and the king’s power. Here the language is metaphorical, personifying the gates. Their being lifted up represents openness, welcome, and hope.

Psalms Ceremony Welcoming the King of Glory 24:7–10

The title LORD of hosts (Yahweh šebā’ôt), may mean “Yahweh of armies,” a title having royal and military overtones (Pss 46:7, 11; 48:8; 84:1, 3, 12).

Summary

Psalms 1–75 IV. Life Application: A Lofty Vision of God

A lofty, transcendent view of God is the most important thing about a Christian. As a person’s vision of God goes, so goes his life. One’s life will never rise any higher than his thoughts about God. A high view of God will lead to high and holy living. On the other hand, a low view of God will lead to low living. No one can live any higher than his proper understanding of who God is. Charles H. Spurgeon said, “The highest science, the loftiest speculation, the mightiest philosophy, which can ever engage the attention of a child of God, is the name, the nature, the person, the work, the doings, and the existence of the great God whom he calls his Father.”

Questions for discussion

Psalms 1–75 VIII. Issues for Discussion

1. Do I recognize the sovereign reign of God over my life and all creation?

2. Do I properly understand the holy position of God?

3. Do 1 enter the presence of God with clean hands and a pure heart?

4. What steps do I take to enter the presence of God properly?