Reflections on Psalm 29

“The voice of the LORD is powerful, the voice of the LORD is majestic…” Ps. 29:4

I. The GLORY of the LORD (Psalm 29:1-2)

Psalm 29 is a psalm of ___________ highlighting God’s glory and power. The word “ascribe” means to ________ and is used 3X in vv. 1-2 which seem to describe the scene in heaven! cf. 1 Chron. 16:23-29; Ps. 96:7-10 Vv. 1-2 are an example of _____________ parallelism in Hebrew poetry emphasizing that God is so worthy of our worship! i.e. “glory due to His name” This psalm was written at the time of a ___________.

“Psalm 29 is a polemic against pagan beliefs in false gods who were credited with being responsible for storms.” Allen Ross

II. The POWER of HIS VOICE (Psalm 29:3-11)

The phrase “the voice of the LORD” is used ___ times in Psalm 29. cf. 29:3, 4, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9 God’s Voice is compared to _____________! (v. 3) cf. Job. 37:1-7; 40:6-9; Ps. 18:7-15; 46:6; 68:32-35; Jn. 12:27-29; Rev. 4:5; 10:3-4; 14:1-2; 19:5-6 The Voice of the LORD “breaks, hews out, __________ and strips!” (vv. 5-9) When God’s Voice speaks, people tremble and give Him “Glory!” cf. Ps. 29:9; 99 ;1-2; 114:7; Is. 66:1-2

Things that “Trash” our Trembling:

Details
Detours
Duty
Downers
Drainers

God delights in people who are humble & ___________ and who “tremble at His Word.” cf. Is. 66:1-2

“You cannot pick and choose from the Bible what you want to believe is inspired. The Bible does not present itself that way…” R. Kent Hughes

Practical Application:

In the Word – Amos 8:11-12
Ears to Hear – Js. 1:22-24
Hearts that Tremble – Is. 66:1-2

Appointments with God

Psalm 29

Monday, February 7^th

Meditate upon how God causes people to Tremble:

Job 37:1-7