Not Just Stories - Part 3
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His Benefits
His Benefits
Author Kathy Crabtree calls John 1:10 “The Greatest Plot Twist Ever”
10 The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.
Our Theme Today is From Psalm 103 which contains this awesome phrase that describes the blessings of God as benefits.
1 Bless the Lord, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name!
2 Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits:
3 Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases,
4 Who redeems your life from destruction, Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies,
5 Who satisfies your mouth with good things, So that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.
6 The Lord executes righteousness And justice for all who are oppressed.
“BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT: The book of Psalms is a collection of songs or hymns of thanks and praise, and of prayers. Sometimes referred to as “the hymnbook of the 2nd Temple” – that is, the Temple as rebuilt after the Babylonian exile. But, it might have been the hymnbook of the 1st Temple, or at least, it may include psalms that are that old.
“Psalm” comes from the Greek word that translated the Hebrew word tehillim, which means musical praise. It’s used for the entire book, although the book includes poems that are more properly thought of as prayers. Either way, it seems, the texts played a role in the worship life of ancient Israel.” - Study Notes – Psalm 103 – Matters of Interpretation https://hermeneutrix.com/2018/12/12/study-notes-psalm-103/
TEHILLAH -One of 7 Hebrews words for Praise
TEHILLAH -One of 7 Hebrews words for Praise
TEHILLAH is derived from the word halal and means "the singing of halals, to sing or to laud; perceived to involve music, especially singing; hymns of the Spirit or praise.”
Psalm 22:3 Yet Thou art holy, O Thou who art enthroned upon the praises (tehillah) of Israel.
Psalm 22:3 (NKJV)
3 But You are holy, Enthroned in the praises (tehillah) of Israel.
Isaiah 61:3 To grant to those who mourn in Zion, Giving them a garland instead of ashes, The oil of gladness instead of mourning, The mantle of praise (tehillah) instead of the spirit of fainting, So they shall be called oaks of righteousness, The planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified.
Isaiah 61:3 (NKJV)
3 To console those who mourn in Zion, To give them beauty for ashes, The oil of joy for mourning, The garment of praise (tehillah) for the spirit of heaviness; That they may be called trees of righteousness, The planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified.”
There is power is singing praise!
There is power is singing praise!
“We sing as an expression of hope, trust, and faith, praising God for what He has done in the past and proclaiming our faith for what He will do in the future. Music is closely woven into our relationship with God. When we sing, our mind and emotions connect in a powerful way.” - Today in the Word
We need to sing praise outside of collective Worship.
We need to sing praise outside of collective Worship.
Psalm 9:14 (NKJV)
14 That I may tell of all Your praise (tehillah) In the gates of the daughter of Zion. I will rejoice in Your salvation.
We need to sing praise as part of collective Worship.
We need to sing praise as part of collective Worship.
Psalm 22:25 (NKJV)
25 My praise (tehillah) shall be of You in the great assembly; I will pay My vows before those who fear Him.
The soul is willfully instructed to praise.
The soul is willfully instructed to praise.
1 Bless the Lord, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name!
Bless, &c.—when God is the object, praise
1 I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth.
2 My soul shall make its boast in the Lord; The humble shall hear of it and be glad.
5 Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God; For I shall yet praise Him, The help of my countenance and my God.
songs of praise — praising
Soul = Mind, Will, Emotions
Soul = Mind, Will, Emotions
Blessing YHWH – which is given as an imperative seven times – a perfect number of times – is something we might do with our whole body; these days, in a rabbinic Jewish context, a blessing is the root element of all prayer.
Initially the soul of the psalmist is told to bless YHWH. The soul is married to or embedded in the body, making this a deeply physical instruction. - https://hermeneutrix.com/2018/12/12/study-notes-psalm-103/
Praise Him for His Benefits
Praise Him for His Benefits
vv - 1-6 personal vv-7-19 collective
A Psalm of David.
1 Bless the Lord, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name!
2 Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits:
3 Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases,
4 Who redeems your life from destruction, Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies,
5 Who satisfies your mouth with good things, So that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.
6 The Lord executes righteousness And justice for all who are oppressed.
7 He made known His ways to Moses, His acts to the children of Israel.
8 The Lord is merciful and gracious, Slow to anger, and abounding in mercy.
9 He will not always strive with us, Nor will He keep His anger forever.
10 He has not dealt with us according to our sins, Nor punished us according to our iniquities.
11 For as the heavens are high above the earth, So great is His mercy toward those who fear Him;
12 As far as the east is from the west, So far has He removed our transgressions from us.
13 As a father pities his children, So the Lord pities those who fear Him.
14 For He knows our frame; He remembers that we are dust.
15 As for man, his days are like grass; As a flower of the field, so he flourishes.
16 For the wind passes over it, and it is gone, And its place remembers it no more.
17 But the mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting On those who fear Him, And His righteousness to children’s children,
18 To such as keep His covenant, And to those who remember His commandments to do them.
19 The Lord has established His throne in heaven, And His kingdom rules over all.
20 Bless the Lord, you His angels, Who excel in strength, who do His word, Heeding the voice of His word.
21 Bless the Lord, all you His hosts, You ministers of His, who do His pleasure.
22 Bless the Lord, all His works, In all places of His dominion. Bless the Lord, O my soul!
Stand up if these benefits have been applied in our life.
