Blessed People
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Read: Psalm 89:15-18
Read: Psalm 89:15-18
Charles Spurgeon calls Psalm 89, “The Majestic Covenant Psalm”
15 Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound: They shall walk, O Lord, in the light of thy countenance. 16 In thy name shall they rejoice all the day: And in thy righteousness shall they be exalted. 17 For thou art the glory of their strength: And in thy favour our horn shall be exalted. 18 For the Lord is our defence; And the Holy One of Israel is our king.
(Understanding The Bible Commentary Hubbard & Johnston)
Psalm 89 ...has three distinct sections:
a hymn celebrating Yahweh’s right to cosmic kingship (vv. 1–18);
a prophetic oracle outlining the Davidic covenant (vv. 19–37);
and a lament over the king’s battle defeat (vv. 38–51).
The last verse is a doxology for Book III of the Psalter
52 Blessed be the Lord for evermore. Amen, and Amen.
Our passage Psalm 89:15-18 talks about some people who are blessed - happy and favored.
In reality all of us here tonight fit into that category. the Psalmist is referring to the People of God -
He lists seven reasons why they are a blessed people:
1. They are blessed because they know the joyful sound. Psalm 89:15 a
1. They are blessed because they know the joyful sound. Psalm 89:15 a
15 Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound: They shall walk, O Lord, in the light of thy countenance.
This “Joyful Sound” could be referring to the Trumpet of Jubilee
It can also be referring to the sounds of praise.
Do you know the “Joyful sound”?
2. They Walk in the light (countenance) Psalm 89:15 b
2. They Walk in the light (countenance) Psalm 89:15 b
15 Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound: They shall walk, O Lord, in the light of thy countenance.
3. They Rejoice “In God’s Name all the day” Psalm 89:16 a
3. They Rejoice “In God’s Name all the day” Psalm 89:16 a
16 In thy name shall they rejoice all the day: And in thy righteousness shall they be exalted.
4. They are Exalted in God’s Righteousness Psalm 89:16b
4. They are Exalted in God’s Righteousness Psalm 89:16b
16 In thy name shall they rejoice all the day: And in thy righteousness shall they be exalted.
5. Their Strength is in “Thou Art” Psalm 89:17
5. Their Strength is in “Thou Art” Psalm 89:17
17 For thou art the glory of their strength: And in thy favour our horn shall be exalted.
6. They Live Life in God’s Favor Psalm 89:17 b
6. They Live Life in God’s Favor Psalm 89:17 b
17 For thou art the glory of their strength: And in thy favour our horn shall be exalted.
7. Their Security is in the Lord
7. Their Security is in the Lord
18 For the Lord is our defence; And the Holy One of Israel is our king.