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God's Faithfulness

Discover Jesus as: King of Glory Psalms 105-106 Read on Bible Gateway (HCSB)

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INTRO

Psalm 105 points us to the truth that because God has been faithful in the past, we can trust Him to be faithful now and in the future. When things seem difficult or confusing, we can hold on to the moments of God’s faithfulness in our lives. My mom would always say we need to celebrate these moments. The theme of Psalm 105 is found in verses 1–2; we are to make known God’s deeds through praising Him. MacArthur suggests this psalm “possibly originated by command of David to Asaph on the occasion when the ark of the covenant was first brought to Jerusalem.”1 MacArthur goes on to state there are ten imperatives2 listed in Psalm 105:1–4, which are listed below.

TEACHING

Psalm 105:1-4: In verse 1, the psalmist wrote: (1) give thanks, (2) call on His name, and (3) proclaim His deeds. In verse 2–3, the imperatives continue: (4) sing to Him, (5) sing praise to Him, (6) tell about His works, (7) honor His holy name, and (8) let the hearts of those who seek Yahweh rejoice. The imperatives are completed in verse 4: (9) search for the Lord and for His strength, and (10) seek His face always.

Psalm 105:5–23: In verses 5–6, the psalmist moved from these imperatives to listing the things God did for His people— His works, His wonders, His judgments, and His chosen ones (Abraham, Jacob, and their descendants). Then, the psalmist recounted their past with God—His covenant with them, their time in the wilderness, and the Promised Land He had given them (vv. 7–23). God had been with Abraham when he wandered among the nations and “were few in number.” God protected “His anointed ones” from the kings of those nations (vv. 14–15). God sent Joseph ahead of his people into Egypt to prepare for the famine and for the coming of the Hebrews.

Psalm 105:24–45: God blessed the people and made them fruitful; they were more numerous than their foes. God chose Moses and Aaron to lead the people and gave them the power to perform miraculous signs among them. The psalmist reminded his readers of the plagues in Egypt. In every situation, God delivered what He had promised.

CLOSING

About Psalm 105, Warren Wiersbe wrote:

God’s people live on promises, not explanations, and it is “through faith and patience” that we see these promises fulfilled (Hebrews 6:12). But God keeping His promise meant much more for Israel than victory over the enemy and the acquisition of riches. It meant accepting the responsibility of obeying the God who had been so faithful to them . . . When we consider all that the Lord has done for us, we find we have the same obligation.3

We, too, want to thank the Lord—for getting us to 11 years at Time to Revive (est. 2007). He has walked with us every step of the way and in every place we have gone. Let us continue giving thanks, let us continue calling on His name, let us continue proclaiming His deeds as we walk in obedience to Him.

  1. John MacArthur, John MacArthur Bible Commentary (Nashville: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 2005), p. 667.

  2. MacArthur, p. 668.

  3. Warren W. Wiersbe, The Bible Exposition Commentary: Old Testament (Colorado Springs: David C. Cook, 2004), pp. 283–284.

Questions

  1. What does it mean in Psalm 105:4 to “Seek His face continually?” What would this look like for you?
  2. In Psalm 105, David gave an account of God’s wonderful works on behalf of Israel. Have you ever reflected on all the things God has done for you? Does this encourage you, as it did David, to trust Him in everything?
  3. In Psalm 106, the psalmist went back and forth between God saving and delivering His people to punishing them. Why do you think sometimes God seems merciful and at other times He pours out His wrath on His people?
  4. How do some of the sins of God’s people mentioned in Psalm 106 compare to the sins of God’s people today? Do you think we as a nation are walking on shaky ground? Should we be afraid of God’s wrath because of our sins today or do you think He will choose to be merciful?
  5. What did the Holy Spirit highlight to you in Psalms 105—106 through the reading or the teaching?

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Daily Word

Laura Martin Psalm 105:1–2

“Give thanks to Yahweh, call on His name; proclaim His deeds among the peoples. Sing to Him, sing praise to Him; tell about all His wonderful works!”

FURTHER SCRIPTURE

  • Deuteronomy 8:2 — “Remember that the Lord your God led you on the entire journey these 40 years in the wilderness, so that He might humble you and test you to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep His commands.”
  • Psalm 105:3–5 — “Honor His holy name; let the hearts of those who seek Yahweh rejoice. Search for the Lord and for His strength; seek His face always. Remember the wonderful works He has done, His wonders, and the judgments He has pronounced.”
  • 1 Corinthians 11:26 — “For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes.