Study 67 From the Book of
Psalms is: Psalms 86 and 87
1.
Ps.
86. List (a) the psalmist’s petitions, and (b) the reasons for his confidence
that his prayer will be heard. Note especially in verses 8-13 the concentration
of his thought on God in worship and thanksgiving. Can you pray verse 11, and
mean it?
2.
Ps.
87 is a kind of prophetic expansion of Ps. 86:9. Zion is seen as the city of
God’s special choice and sovereign purpose. Individuals from the nations that
were Israel’s enemies are to become citizens of Zion. Are you one? What is the
significance of the birth register, and being ‘born there’? Cf. Jn. 3:3, 5;
Heb. 12:22-24; Rev. 21:27.
Notes
1.
86:2.
‘I am godly’: the adjective speaks of devotion to God, and loyalty to His
covenant.
2.
86:11.
‘Unite my heart to fear thy name’: cf. Dt. 6:4, 5; Je. 32:39. The psalmist
desires in singleness of heart and harmony of purpose to be wholly and
exclusively devoted to God’s worship and service.
3.
87:7.
The city resounds with joy, each worshipper declaring that the one source of
all his blessing is Zion and Zion’s Lord.
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