Study 59 From the Book of
Psalms is: Psalms 75 and 76
Ps. Celebrates the
deliverance of Jerusalem from the Assyrians in the reign of Hezekiah. Though we cannot say that Ps. 75 belongs to
this same historical situation, its theme of thanksgiving to God is certainly
relevant to the events of 701 BC.
1.
In
Ps. 75 what characteristics of God’s judgment are mentioned? What is the
psalmist’s response?
2.
Ps.
76 falls into four sections of three verses each. How would you summarize the
contents of each section? What was God’s purpose in acting in judgment?
3.
How
does the teaching of Christ illustrate Ps. 75:4-7? Cf. Lk. 14:7-11; Mt.
20:20-28. Does your belief in such teaching control your ambition and your
ideas about promotion?
Notes
1.
75:8.
A picture of divine retribution; cf. Is. 51:17; Rev. 14:10.
2.
76:5,
6. A vivid picture of the enemy, silent and inactive in death.
3.
76:10.
Even the violent acts of the wicked will be turned to God’s praise
