Study
91 From the Book of Psalms is: Psalms 113 and 114
Pss.
113-118 are psalms of redemption, the Hallel or Hymn of praise that was sung at
Jewish festivals in time of Jesus. Looking back on God’s past acts of
redemption, particularly in the exodus, the people, were encouraged to believe
God would so act again. Jesus and His disciples may have sung these psalms at
Passover as He Himself prepared for His act of redeeming us. (Cf. Mk. 14:26
1- Ps. What
activities are here said to be characteristic of God? Cf. Lk. 1:46-55. What
kind of response in terms of both time and place, should their acknowledgement
secure from men?
2- Ps. 114.
What features of the Israelites’ journey from Egypt to Canaan are referred to?
Cf. Ex. 14-21, 22; 17:5, 6; 19:18; 33:14; Nu. 20:11; Jos. 3:14-17. To what
truths were these events a permanent witness?
