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 7th
Meditate upon how God causes people to Tremble:
- Job 37:1-7
Make as many observations about what caused God’s people to tremble. What is God’s Voice compared to? Spend time in humble prayer & praise to God!
Tuesday, February 8th
Meditate upon how God causes people to Tremble:
- Job 40:6-9
Make as many observations about what caused God’s people to tremble. What is God’s Voice compared to? Spend time in humble prayer & praise to God!
Wednesday, February 9th
Meditate upon how God causes people to Tremble:
- Psalm 18:7-15
Make as many observations about what caused God’s people to tremble. What is God’s Voice compared to? Spend time in humble prayer & praise to God!
Thursday, February 10th
Meditate upon how God causes people to Tremble:
- Psalm 46:1-7
Make as many observations about what caused God’s people to tremble. What is God’s Voice compared to? Spend time in humble prayer & praise to God!
Friday, February 11th
Meditate upon how God causes people to Tremble:
- Psalm 99:1-3
Make as many observations about what caused God’s people to tremble. What is God’s Voice compared to? Spend time in humble prayer & praise to God!
Saturday/Sunday, Feb. 12-13
Meditate upon how God causes people to Tremble:
- Isaiah 66:1-2
Make as many observations about what caused God’s people to tremble. What is God’s Voice compared to? Spend time in humble prayer & praise to God!
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