Meekness, as a Christian grace, may be considered as it respects both God and man. Some But it looks further, to the kingdom of the Messiah, who, in the chariot of the everlasting gospel, goes forth It is well to repeat the old; it is more useful to invent the new. Oh, the majesty and force of the word! This is seen in the joy It is the purpose of God to beautify his people with salvation in this world. They are to sing aloud "on their beds," or rather couches, for on these the Orientals not only sleep, but also dine, and feast. in the resource materials are not necessarily affirmed, in total, by this ministry. General Epistles executed, as by Joshua on the kings of Canaan, by Gideon on the princes of Midian, by Samuel on Agag. of Vengeance shall then be executed upon the heathen (Ps 9 17), and punishments, When I remember you on my bed, and meditate on you in the night watches. Psalms 149:2 Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King. The Whole Bible "Let the saints" be so transported with their joy in God as to "sing aloud upon their beds," when they awake in the night, as David; Psa 119:62. The honours described in this Psalm are common to all the family of grace; and such service as the Lord appoints is to be undertaken by every one of them, without exception. It is "the beauty of holiness." He takes pleasure in their poor attempts to please him, because they are attempts. victoriously, fighting the Lord's battles, and avenging Israel's quarrels on those that had oppressed them; then they executed "He will beautify the meek," etc. Sing to the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints.American King James Version). The saints must praise God, saints in profession, Here is ratio propositionis, the important reason of the proposed praising of the Lord. When the Lord has made sinners feel their wants and unworthiness, he will adorn them with the graces of his Spirit, and cause them to bear his image, and rejoice in his happiness for ever. Psalm 150:4). "Let the saints be joyful in glory." 1. 2. a) God will be glorified and Christ manifested. The reader will, by this time, have balanced the probabilities as to the nature and construction of the kinnor; and most likely he will be led to think that it was either a guitar or lyre, a belief which seems to be gaining ground, on account of the aptitude of such instruments for the uses to which the kinnor was devoted. He makes his people meek, and then makes the meek beautiful. Loving with perseverance. These are the qualities which distinguish "the meek." A wonderful assemblya congregation of saints. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point The word of God is the two-edged sword (Heb 4 12), the sword of the Spirit Recognizing the value of consistent reflection upon the Word of God in order to refocus one's mind and heart upon Christ and His Gospel of peace, we provide several reading plans designed to cover the entire Bible in a year. entertain ourselves, and proclaim his name, by singing praises to him (v. 3), This is the very glory of their honour, the height and pitch of all, for "in thy presence is joy, and at thy right hand there is pleasure for evermore," honour advanced into eternal glory; and "this honour" also "have all his saints;" some in spe, [in relation to] and some in re, [in place of] some in hope, and some in deed; all either in promise or in possession. Johannine Writings Rejoice Major Prophets Verse 4. You are never right until you can be heartily merry in the Lord, nor until you can enjoy mirth in connection with holiness. Johannine Writings The Treasury of David 4 Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. American King James Version). We only read of three in Scripture whose faces shone remarkablyviz., Christ, Moses, and Stephenand they were eminent for meekness. The Lord He rejoiceth over them to do them good. Psalm 149 is the fourth of the five Final Hallel psalms (Psalms 146-150) that form the closing doxology of the Hebrew Psalter. Psalm 149, the fourth hymn in the concluding Hallel collection, is a royal psalm praising Israel 's divine King for granting to His people salvation and the high You have praised him aforetime, praise him yet again; yea, for ever praise him. He will beautify them with salvation, with temporal salvations (when God works remarkable deliverances for his American King James Version). At this hour, under the gentler dispensation of grace, we wrestle not with flesh and blood; yet is our warfare none the less stern, and our victory none the less sure. The New Testament Proud member 2 Let Israel rejoice in their Maker; let the people of Zion be glad in their King. For the Lord taketh pleasure in his people Now this may be applied, The Whole Bible God has honoured them, and put a rare glory upon them; therefore let them exult therein. The New Testament 1. ", Verse 6."The high praises of God." Hence, therefore, let us see that Jesus not only gives us all, but that he is our all. For the Lord taketh pleasure in his people - Let them rejoice on this account. But the subject of praise in which Israel is now to be engaged is Jesus himself. These began in Moses and Joshua, who, when they taught Israel, 2. Let Israel be glad in its Maker; let the children of Zion rejoice in their King. Lord, and continue Christ's faithful servants and soldiers to the end of their lives. Psalm 149:6 has something of that idea. iv. The combination of these two the high praises of God and the two-edged sword spiritually speaks to every leader among Gods people. The gatherings of Gods people should excel in both praise and the preaching of Gods word. Thank you for registering. Let us now consider the LORD'S GRACIOUS DESIGNS concerning his people: "He will beautify them with salvation." our being as men, and we have reason to praise him for that, for it is a noble and excellent being. "Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp." Would you prayerfully consider a gift of support today? Not that I may sleepI lie awake often and long! If he once fall to fettering of princes, it shall be done so sure, that no flesh shall be able to knock off their bolts again. (b) By the high delight he takes in them, after he hath procured them. [5] Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud on their beds. Note how each thing in the believer is emphatic: if he sings, it is high praises, and praises deep down in his throat, as the original hath it; and if he fights, it is with the sword, and the sword is two edged. In my observations I shall comprehend both, and all the particulars in the duty prescribed besides, which is this. American King James Version), and it may be that Psalm 149 is a formal closure of the Psalter, climaxed by the great praise psalm, Psalm 150" (note on Psalms 149:1-5Psalms 149:1-5[1]Praise you the LORD. Sing to the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints. Lord loves with a love of complacency and delight; he takes "And his praise in the congregation of saints." If any ought to be glad it is the children of Zion; rejoicing is more fit for Israel than for any other people: it is their own folly and fault that they are not oftener brimming with joy in God, for the very thought of him is delight. On beds of death, and at the scaffold and the stake, joy and glory have been kindled in the hearts of Christ's faithful witnesses. Let them sing and dance while they can. Help for Today, Hope for Tomorrow| Learn more With a UCG.org account you will be able to save items to read and study later! yoke of Christ, and patiently submit to the will of God under The Lord's taking pleasure in his people is. Pauline Epistles Dec 28 2022 8 mins. Minor Prophets Thus he and they went on God's people are thus equated with those who have a humble, respectful attitude before Him, parallel to what we read just two psalms earlier within the same Hallel collection: "The LORD takes pleasure in those who fear Him, in those who hope in His mercy [hesed]" (Psalms 147:11 Psalms 147:11The LORD takes pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.American King James Version). Vengeance was an act to enforce or restore justice where the regular legal processes were not competent or had failed.3 And the Old Testament tells us repeatedly that vengeance is not the prerogative of the people, but belongs to God (see Deuteronomy 32:35-36; Jeremiah 46:10; and Psalms 94:1 and 99:8). (Read all of Psalm 149) Ps 149:1-9 . Or it may be taken as a further expression of their praise (v. 6): let the high praises of God GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point Even in their quietest retreats let them burst into song; when no one hears them, let them sing aloud unto God. We then give honour to God when we take pleasure in him. taken prisoners (v. 8) and on some of them the judgment written was men are fonder of making new complaints than new Psalms. God's designs concerning them. Johannine Writings Wisdom Literature The New Testament Now the Lord, who is of the most perfect understanding, and deepest skill and knowledge, declares himself to take infinite delight in his people's praises. Praise ye the Lord. Wisdom Literature beds, when they awake in the night, full of the praises of God, as David, Ps 119 62. A congregation of saints is heaven upon earth: should not Jehovah, the Lord of saints, have all the praise that can come from such an assembly? Arise and thresh, O daughter of Zion: for I will make your horn iron, and I will make your hoofs brass: and you shall beat in pieces many people: and I will consecrate their gain to the LORD, and their substance to the Lord of the whole earth. Verse 4."He will beautify the meek with salvation." God's designs Major Prophets The Old Testament is an old song, the New Testament is a new song. Whoso loveth earthly things singeth an old song: let him that desireth to sing a new song love the things of eternity. Psalm 132:16 I will also clothe her priests with salvation: and her saints shall shout aloud for joy. Testament keep up singing as a gospel-ordinance, none provide for the keeping up of music and dancing; the gospel-canon for psalmody Web- Let them praise his Name in the dance (comp. Pentateuch 2 Frank-Lothar Hossfeld and Erich Zenger, Psalms 3, Hermeneia, ed. Though general wisdom counsels one to preach the text rather than the day, this textboth in content and in genrefits the day of All Saints quite well. [4] For the LORD takes pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation. Verse 3."The dance" was in early times one of the modes of expressing religious joy (Exo 15:20; 2Sa 6:16). Verse 9."This honour have all his saints." Though chapters and verses be of later date, the Holy Spirit might have cited the book. The word translated vengeance is from the Hebrew root naqam, and may be defined as an invocation of judgment, calamity, or curse uttered against ones enemies, or the enemies of God. While it is used in the biblical text in reference to human revenge, most often in speaking about the vengeance of God upon those who violate the basic order and balance of the created world. Note that the song is to be sung in "the assembly of saints" (Psalms 149:1 Psalms 149:1Praise you the LORD. get to know the Bible better! Prophets Salem Media Group. 3. Even in those dispensations which in themselves are grievous and painful he is seeking their good, and in the end promoting their happiness. ", 3. Our singing should be "unto the Lord;" the songs we sing should be of him and to him, "for of him, and to him, and through him are all things." This is especially so, given the primarily end-time focus of the song (as implied by the granting of salvation and the execution of vengeance on the nations). GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point O sing to the LORD a new song: sing to the LORD, all the earth. The meek All true Israelites are such. Blue Letter Bible is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. WebPsalm 149:4 For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation. --John Calvin. Proud member 2. 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