Study 65 From the Book of
Psalms is: Psalm 84
1.
Verses
1-4. ‘Blessed are those who dwell in thy house. ‘Consider the significance of
the language which the psalmist uses. Note particularly the names he gives to
God. What was the object of his deepest delight?
2.
What
characteristic of the pilgrim to Zion are mentioned in verses 5-9? Whence does
he derive strength to continue his journey? What is the basis of his security?
What self-discipline must be practice? What are his crowning rewards (verses
10-12)?
Notes
1.
Verses
5b. The meaning seems to be ‘those whose hearts are set on pilgrimage’ (i.e.,
to Zion).
2.
Verse
6. ‘The valley of Baca’: some dry and barren valley where balsam tree (baca)
grow, which the travellers approach with dread only to find that the God-given
rain has transformed it.
3.
Verse
7. Far from being wearied by their journey the pilgrims are also strengthened
by the prospect of the vision of God in Zion.
4.
Verse
9. A reference to the king, the Lord’s anointed, i.e., the Messiah.
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