What I Noticed Today (Psalms 95, 97-99)
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 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.
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