Commentary on Luke 12:32-40. The plans of His heart to all generations. Psalm 33. On all the inhabitants of the earth; By the word of the LORD the heavens were made: The greatness of God goes beyond His moral goodness; He is also the God of all power and authority. “As God gives you fresh occasions, so do not content yourselves with the old songs or psalms, made by the holy men of God, but make new ones suited to the occasions.” (Poole), iii. Matthew Poole's Commentary. His people are proclaimed blessed, Ps 33:12. You can also change some of your preferences. “Experts tell us that the kinnor [harp]…and nebel [instrument of ten strings]…were both stringed instruments, differing in the position of the sounding board, which was below in the former and above in the latter, and also in the covering of the strings.” (Maclaren). a. Psalms 33:3 Sing unto him a new song; play skilfully with a loud noise. i. 4 For the word of the L ord is upright, and all his work is done in m faithfulness. Although he hath a special relation to Israel, yet he hath a general care and inspection over all mankind, all whose hearts and ways he discerns and observes. Click to enable/disable essential site cookies. © 2021 Christianity.com. He fashions their hearts individually: God made us one by one, each with our own particular physical, mental, emotional makeup, including the allowance of our weaknesses and sinful inclinations. Holy joy is the heart and soul of praise, and that is here pressed upon the righteous. He considers all their works. And to keep them alive in famine. (1-3) A call to praise with songs and joy. Let the earth fear the Lord — All the people of the earth, as the next clause expounds this; not only Jews, but also Gentiles, who equally enjoy the benefit of this great and glorious work of God. The strongest battalions melt like snowflakes when God is against them.” (Spurgeon). From the place of His dwelling He looks He gathers the waters of the sea together as a heap: The psalmist looked at the mighty oceans and understood that they reflected God’s power and wisdom in creation. 1. “The world was created by the ‘word’ or fiat of God, which may be here described, after the manner of men, as formed by ‘the breath of his mouth.’” (Horne). For He spoke, and it was done; 2, and Ps. Praise the LORD with the harp; “Note the call in that verse for freshness and skill as well as fervour; three qualities rarely found together in religious music.” (Kidner). Thankful praise is the breath and language of holy joy. First Reading. In the International Critical Commentary series, Charles and Emilie Briggs described it as follows: "Ps. “‘New song’ simply means that every praise song should emerge from a fresh awareness of God’s grace.” (Boice), ii. Our soul waits for the LORD; a. August 11, 2013. Otherwise you will be prompted again when opening a new browser window or new a tab. Please see our Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. On those who hope in His mercy, i. Luke 7:1-9 tells the story of a Roman centurion who so trusted Jesus that he believed, “For He spoke, and it was done.” Jesus praised the faith of that centurion. a. Browse Sermons on Psalm 33. We are to give to him the glory of his special grace. Commentary on Luke 12:32-40. Psalm 104). Since these providers may collect personal data like your IP address we allow you to block them here. Because we have trusted in His holy name. i. For he spake, and it was done — The work mentioned Psalm 33:6-7. 1, Ps. a. Rejoice in the LORD, O you righteous: This unattributed psalm begins with a call for God’s righteous to rejoice and praise. (Compare Psalm 104:10-30; 145:16; Matthew 6:25-32.) He overrules all the counsels of men, and makes them serve his counsels; even that is fulfilled, which to us is most surprising, the eternal counsel of God, nor can any thing prevent its coming to pass. By the word of the LORD the heavens were made, Play skillfully with a shout of joy. The confidence of God's people in his name, their happiness, and petition Psalms 33:20-22. He lays up the deep in storehouses. Introduction. The earth is full of the goodness of the LORD. Every once in a while, I am tempted to add a verse or two at the beginning or end of the lectionary reading to fill out its literary context. BARNES, “BARNES, “BARNES, “BARNES, “Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous - This is the sentiment with which the preceding psalm closes. By the word of the LORD the heavens were made, By the word of the LORD the heavens were made, He gathers the waters of the sea together as a heap. 33 h Shout for joy in the L ord, O you righteous! Psalm 33. “To rejoice in temporal comforts is dangerous, to rejoice in self is foolish, to rejoice in sin is fatal, but to rejoice in God is heavenly.” (Spurgeon). For the meaning of the word "blessed" (see the notes at Psalm 1:1).