What I Noticed Today (Psalms 92-100)
Psalm 92
Similar to Psalm 90 and Psalm 91, Psalm 92 is a song about the security we have in God.
In verses 1-7, the psalmist declares that it is good to praise the Lord Most High. He speaks of the great works and thoughts of the Lord that are impossible for the fool to understand.
In verses 8-15, the psalmist creates a contrast between the wicked who flourish briefly (v. 7) with the Lord who reigns forever. The psalmist praises the Lord for building him up, allowing him to see the downfall of his enemies, and enabling the righteous to flourish when they are planted in the house of the Lord.
Psalm 93
Psalm 93 is an enthronement psalm (sometimes referred to as a theocratic psalm) celebrating the Lord’s reign on the earth. Other enthronement psalms include 47, 93, and 96-99.
In verses 1-2, the psalmist refers to the Lord establishing the world and reigning from of old to everlasting.
In verses 3-5, the psalmist praises the strength and might of the Lord and the holy trustworthiness of the Lord’s decrees.
Psalm 94
Psalm 94 recognizes vengeance belongs to the Lord.
In verses 1-7, the psalmist prays for the wicked who oppose God to be judged. He laments the oppression inflicted on the righteous by the wicked because they think the Lord does not see their actions.
In verses 8-15, the psalmist tells the wicked fools that surely the God that created them can hear and see them and knows their wickedness. He warns them that the Lord will not forsake his people and will bring justice to the righteous.
In verses 16-23, the psalmist describes relying on the Lord for help and encouragement. The Lord was his stronghold and refuge.
Psalm 95
Psalm 95 is an enthronement psalm, singing praises to the Lord. Other enthronement psalms include 47, 93, and 96-99.
In verses 1-7, the psalmist calls on the congregation to sing praises to the Lord. The Lord is the rock of our salvation; the great King who should be worshiped because He is their God.
Verses 8-11 are didactic (teaching). The psalmist warns the congregation not to make the mistakes of prior generations when they hardened their hearts and were disobedient to the Lord.
Psalm 96
Psalm 96 is a call to people to praise the Lord, who reigns in righteousness and truth.
In verses 1-6, the psalmist invites the people of all the earth to sing a new song of praise to the Lord because He is greater than the people’s gods and idols.
In verses 7-10, the psalmist calls for families everywhere to ascribe glory and strength to the Lord and worship Him because His reign is righteous.
In verses 11-13, the psalmist calls on all creation and nature to rejoice for the righteous reign of the Lord over all the earth.
Psalm 97
Psalm 97 is a didactic (teaching) psalm describing the coming of the Lord to judge the earth.
In verse 1, the psalmist proclaims the earth’s rejoicing because the Lord reigns.
In verses 2-9, the psalmist describes the appearance of the Lord; the clouds, darkness, fire, lightning, and mountains melting that will proclaim the coming of the Lord. The heavens will declare his glory, and idol worshippers will be put to shame.
In verses 10-12, the psalmist tells believers to praise the Lord, and despise evil, and in so doing, they will be delivered from the wicked.
Psalm 98
Psalm 98 is a call for all the earth to sing praises to the Lord.
In verses 1-3, the psalmist asks the congregation to sing the Lord a new song because He has provided salvation through His love and faithfulness.
In verses 4-9, the psalmist calls the people of the earth to rejoice in the Lord because He comes to judge the world in righteousness.
Psalm 99
Psalm 99 is another call for the people to praise the Lord.
In verses 1-5, calls on the congregation to praise the Lord who reigns in Zion (Jerusalem).
In verses 6-9, the psalmist reminds the people of the Lord’s mercy to their ancestors despite their sins and rebellion; that even after punishing them, the Lord still answered their prayers.
Psalm 100
Psalm 100 is a psalm of thanksgiving celebrating the Lord’s rule.
In verses 1-3, the psalmist calls for the people to sing praises to the sovereign Lord with joyful songs.
In verses 4-5, the psalmist calls on the people to enter into Jerusalem and then into the temple to offer their thanksgiving offerings in recognition of the Lord’s blessings and faithfulness to the people.
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