Listen to this Sermon: 03102013Psa85DonRuhl Download the Notes: 03102013Psa85DonRuhl The Blessings of God in Your Life Opening the fount of blessings in your life Psalm 85 Don Ruhl • Savage Street, Grants Pass, Oregon • March 10, In the year of our Lord, 2013 Scripture Reader and Reading: Phil Joseph – First Corinthians 3.21–23 Song Leader and… Psalm 85’s path of God links us to the path proclaimed in the lesson from Isaiah 40 and then picked up by Mark. (Grand Rapids: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1979-1988), Brown, Francis; Driver, S.R. Then I have returned to God and I make myself available for Him. We pray for God to restore our hearts to desire Him. 9 Jim Erwin, “Paying Attention Has Its Benefits,” Psalm 85:8-13, 9 July 2015, Lectionary Reflections Year B (2014-2015), Logos Bible Software Notes, http://www.patheos.com/blogs/jimerwin/2015/07/09/paying-attention-benefits/, accessed on 30 September 2016. 4. The Christmas Beginning of Making Biblical Womanhood. 3. One can look at the structure of this psalm and see that it divides nicely into four parts, or like four stanzas in a song. It is closer to the more historic sense of a special movement of God’s Spirit that brings with it deep conviction of sin, fresh contrition and fresh holiness, and concomitant zeal for God’s Word and God’s glory—a special movement that may be as short as a few hours or as long as many years, and may result in thousands being renewed, and more thousands being converted. It was a product of trust in God (Isaiah 26:3). “and cause your indignation (Hebrew: ka’as) toward us to cease” (v. 4b). Alexander Maclaren noted, “The book of Nehemiah supplies precisely such a background as fits the psalm. Psalm … Then Yahweh promised, “I will give this land to your seed” (Genesis 12:1-3, 7)––so we call it The Promised Land. 1. For the meaning of yesa (salvation), see the comments on verse 7 above. However, when used to refer to Yahweh, as in this verse, the usage is called “the intensive plural” or “the majestic plural,” acknowledging that all deity is summed in Yahweh. This is the second stanza. We are to have that working waiting until He comes. Scripture Formatting × Scripture Formatting. 1. But revival involves more than that. And prepares the way for his steps. This outline is intended for your personal, non-commercial use. I. 3. Now comes the hard part. The people of Israel have been in exile and returned home. Show us Your faithful love, Lord, and give us Your salvation.” (Psalm 85:4–7, HCSB). This leads us to the next stanza – my present. Psalm 85 Prayer for the Restoration of God’s Favor. That exile was God’s judgment for their sins. The psalmist has been praying for relief for the Israelites. God will do what He said about salvation. 10 Love and faithfulness meet together; righteousness and peace kiss each other. Yebul means crops or produce. "Wilt thou not revive us again?" 3 (2014): 405. Desperately in need of God’s blessings as we are right now… A multitude of problems everywhere we turn…..crime probl-Em –1998-24 hours(65 murders,299 rapes,3088 assaults and. 1. In our text this morning the psalmist asks God an important question. America….never witnessed a time in America when we as. Our land will yield its increase. Sin (hatta’t) and iniquity (‘awon) are used in parallel here, reinforcing each other. Heaven and earth would meet, creating meaning and harmony in the relationship of God and men.5. It can also mean to take away something. “but let them not turn again to folly” (v. 8c). Psalm 85 is the 85th psalm of the Book of Psalms, beginning in English in the King James Version: "L ORD, thou hast been favourable unto thy land". The second is “his nose is out of joint,” which means that he is disturbed or angry or holding a grudge. 4. You forgave the iniquity of your people; you pardoned all their sin. Keyword: Filter: P1 | Page 4 | Found: 786 sermons: SORT. In other words, God will show us how to live. We are going to live by that which we have learned from God. The church sees an increase (Psalm 85:11), “Truth will spring up from the earth, and righteousness will look down from heaven.” (Psalm 85:11, HCSB). Read verse in New International Version July 12, 2015 Posted in 2015 / Audio Sermons / Pastor Terry Defoe / Psalm Sermons / Sermons / ^Psalms. You get out of step with God and you want to come back to God. Psalm 85 is about new beginnings that only God can give. This is an ancient example of an on-going story we have all experienced. Peter tells the people to repent, to turn back so that sins will be forgiven and seasons of refreshing may come. Independence Day message --- call to national revival. That God would restore Israel to an earlier state, where she was in a right relationship with Yahweh, and thus fit for salvation. Church and ministry leadership resources to better equip, train and provide ideas for today's church and ministry leaders, like you. Psalm 85:12 The LORD will indeed give what is good, and our land will yield its harvest. They are "spare," "restore," "draw," and "revive," and then why we pray and ask this in Jesus's name. We are accustomed to preparing the way for important people. As a result of this change in the culture, the psalmist asks a series of questions. This prayer is a prayer of restoration. 9 Surely his salvation is near those who fear him, that his glory may dwell in our land. This article was ...", "Excellent exposition, Jim -- Yes, and discernment is actually a free gift of the Spirit ...", "Good analysis. The psalmist wants us to pay attention. The point of these question is that it comes with. 4 Turn us, God of our salvation, 8 The desire for “restored fortunes” often had an eschatological sense as well as a temporal returning to the land from captivity. We are likely to thank God for his providence only on special occasions, such as Thanksgiving Day. We will see more people commit. You have covered all their sin. These rights are that every person should have food to eat, clothes to keep them warm, and a place to sleep. The word hayah means to live––to be alive. Peace (Shalom) involves the kind of tranquility that comes from knowing who you are and where you come from. 4-7), and expresses faith that God will save them (vv. After some mercy drops, it becomes us to cry for showers of blessing. The “way of the Lord” is being prepared in the wilderness, the path is being made straight. You withdrew all your wrath; you turned from your hot anger. Selah. Font Size. You have turned from the fierceness of your anger” (v. 3). Renewal of both spiritual and material well-being would come. Luther 1984: daß Güte und Treue einander begegnen, / Gerechtigkeit und Friede sich küssen; / Menge 1949 (V1): daß Gnade und Treue einander begegnen-1-, / Gerechtigkeit und Friede sich küssen. himself appears to lead his people forward. In the psalms, menasseah is used often to mean the music leader. Psalm 85:1-13 REVIVE US AGAIN. This is the final stanza, the last verse, the end of the song. God makes generous provision for truth and righteousness––essential components of civil and religious harmony. However, when we read the book of Ezra and the book of Nehemiah, we learn that when the people returned, they soon became discouraged and they lost faith. In the light of those verses, “his saints” seems like a good translation here. First and least importantly, there are those “Show us your loving kindness (hesed), Yahweh” (v. 7a). Some contributed to victory in battle by standing and praising the Lord (2 Chronicles 20:19). However, salvation is tied to God’s love (85:7).3. In the middle of this month, our church will host a revival. Psalms 85:12 - Indeed, the LORD will give what is good, And our land will yield its produce. 85:6-7. At the heart of the universe is a love without limits, a love so great it refuses to be limited by what we deserve. What do noses have to do with anger? 2. MINISTRY OF SERMONAUDIO. As we consider our spiritual conditions, remember who this God is and how He has responded to us in days gone by. The return of the exiles could account for the account of blessings in verses 1-3. How closely am I listening to God? Now waiting doesn’t mean I am doing nothing. Five Reflections on Various Failures in the Young, Restless, and Reformed Movement,” Themelios 39, no. “Mercy (Hebrew: hesed) and truth (’emet) meet together” (pagas). Kasah can be used for clothing a person to conceal his/her nakedness. You lifted the cloud of guilt from your people, you put their sins far out of sight. “For the Chief Musician” (Hebrew: menasseah––leader). Living Psalm 85: 1-2; 8-13 for Advent 2 B, was written by the Rev. 1 Yahweh, you have been favorable to your land. Fire consumed another 250 men (Numbers 16:31-35). Let me first say something about the nature of revival. They get back on the straight and narrow. We pray for God to restore our hearts to desire Him. It is closer to the more historic sense of a special movement of God’s Spirit that brings with it deep conviction of sin, fresh contrition and fresh holiness, and concomitant zeal for God’s Word and God’s glory—a special movement that may be as short as a few hours or as long as many years, and may result in thousands being renewed, and more thousands being converted. Righteousness (Hebrew: sedeq) has looked down from heaven” (v. 11). Psalm 85 answers a question: What does God have for us when we have squandered his grace in the past? Details are lacking but the people ask for God’s anger to cease, for national revival, and for a new display of His mercy. We hear the word of God, but we cannot respond entirely. 3. "Wilt thou not revive us again?" We sometimes sing a hymn that says "Revive us again; fill each heart with Thy love; may each soul be rekindled with fire from above." If instead, you choose not to pay attention, then you will make mistakes and consequences will follow. The walls of the city were still broken down. Psalm 82 told us about the inalienable rights God has given to everyone which governments are instituted to ensure. God speaks peace to us and tells us to not go back to foolish ways (Psalm 85:8). Shalom was used as a greeting (Judges 19:20). Psalm … . Scripture Formatting. The answer is: more grace! "The psalm is a prayer in the midst of crisis for the ancient faith community." It has elements of evangelism. The song was written to worship God and ask Him to restore His favor with God’s people. It is appropriate to be afraid in the presence of Godly power. Will You not revive us again so that Your people may rejoice in You? the word “revival” embedded in these questions is used a bit loosely. Psalm 85 invites us metaphorically to walk along that path and to experience the realities which accompany God on the way. (New Haven: Yale University Press, 2007), Freedman, David Noel (Ed. (N.I.V.) Bridesmaids go ahead of the bride to prepare people for her coming. Truth will spring up from the earth, and righteousness will look down from heaven. In other words, God will show us how to live. This could be a plea that: “God” (Hebrew: elohim). that glory may dwell in our land. While we can easily imagine a person experiencing awe and love at the same time, it is difficult to imagine a person experiencing terror and love simultaneously. And nothing appears to the contrary, but that it might be penned then, as well as Ps. God will bring salvation to those who respect Him (Psalm 85:9). God’s past performance inspired confidence for the future. Interpreters are generally of the opinion that this psalm was penned after the return of the Jews out of their captivity in Babylon, when they still remained under some tokens of God's displeasure, which they here pray for the removal of. He is providing. Another example of parallelism. The psalmist is envisioning a time when the harvest would be plentiful––a gift from Yahweh who gives what is good. Later in Jacob’s life, God said to him, “Your name shall not be Jacob any more, but your name will be Israel…. What is going doing during all this time? Verse 2 speaks of Yahweh forgiving Israel’s iniquity and sin. The best definition of a revival is in Acts. I. In other words, God’s people start living right. Therefore, God’s anger is appeased and is not tied to salvation. The Comfort Zone-- Mark 1:1-8, 2 Peter 3:8-15a, Isaiah 40:1-11, Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13-- Carter Shelley, Stephen P. McCutchan, George L. Murphy, Chris Ewing, Carlos Wilton, George Reed-- Second Sunday of Advent - B-- 2005 (Originally published December 4, 2005) Free Access. We are going to live by that which we have learned from God. Psalms 85:6 . L ord, you were favorable to your land; you restored the fortunes of Jacob. Dr. Chris Davies. If we are disobedient, if we dismiss this opportunity that God has given us, we will be as lost as a person in the desert with no orientation. SERMON REFERENCE: Psalm 85:1-6 LWF SERMON NUMBER: #2416 We are grateful for the opportunity to provide this transcript produced from a live sermon preached by Adrian Rogers while serving as pastor of Bellevue Baptist Church in Memphis, Tennessee. We are always tempted to think that we are responsible for whatever goodness has befallen us. He is saying that God has covered the sins of his people so that they are no longer spiritually naked. “Grant us your salvation” (Hebrew: yesa) (v. 7). Anderson, A.A., The New Century Bible Commentary: Psalms 73-150 (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1972), Broyles, Craig C., New International Biblical Commentary: Psalms (Peabody, Massachusetts: Hendrickson Publishers, 1999, Brueggemann, Walter, The Message of the Psalms A Theological Commentary (Minneapolis: Augsburg Press, 1984), Clifford, Richard J., Abingdon Old Testament Commentaries: Psalms 73-150 (Nashville: Abingdon Press, 2003), DeClaisse-Walford, Nancy; Jacobson, Rolf A.; Tanner, Beth Laneel, The New International Commentary on the Old Testament:  The Book of Psalms (Grand Rapids:  Wm. This leads us to the next stanza – my present. Psalm 85 is about new beginnings that only God can give. God shows up. The first time we encountered this word tob was in the creation account. SERMON TITLE: The America of Tomorrow SERMON REFERENCE: Psalm 85:1-6 LWF SERMON NUMBER: #2416 We are grateful for the opportunity to provide this outline produced from a sermon preached by Adrian Rogers while serving as pastor of Bellevue Baptist Church in Memphis, Tennessee. These are very similar to questions that God’s people may ask today. If we are living like God wants us to, then He takes that obedience and uses it to pave the road to our future. 7 Donald Williams and Lloyd J. Ogilvie, Psalms 73–150, vol. The word hesed has a variety of meanings, to include mercy and love. This Psalm tells us that we have called and asked God for restoration but until God has done what God is going to do, we are going to do what He has instructed us to do. In Habakkuk 3:19, it is used for the leader of stringed instruments. Psalm 85 thus models for the community the act of prayer in a time of crisis and the celebration of salvation articulated in the promises of verses 8-13. It can mean God-given prosperity (Isaiah 66:12) or a God-given covenant (Ezekiel 34:25). In Latin, it is known as " Benedixisti Domine terram tuam ". If we pay attention to God, faithful love and truth will come together in our lives. This month we have been looking at the Book of Psalms. Micah uses hasid to mean Godly people (Micah 7:2). It was a new day. He is allowing us to receive the blessings that come because of obedience. This Psalm may be thus divided: Ps 85:1-3, express the thanks of the people for their return from captivity; Ps 85:4-6, their prayer for their own reformation; in Ps 85:7, they pray for the coming of Messiah; Ps 85:8 contains the words of the High priest, with God's Gracious answer; which answer is followed by the grateful acclamation of the people, to the end of the Psalm. The Paperback Bible presents the Bible by the Book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly personal with ample margins for notations. Here, we remember that the past was … 5 Russell H. Dilday Jr. and J. Hardee Kennedy, “Psalms,” in The Teacher’s Bible Commentary, ed. Duncan Campbell | Duncan Campbell. Just look at the verbs that are here in this first paragraph – favorable, restored, forgave, covered, withdrew, turned from. SERMON TITLE: The America of Tomorrow SERMON REFERENCE: Psalm 85:1-6 LWF SERMON NUMBER: #2416 We are grateful for the opportunity to provide this outline produced from a sermon preached by Adrian Rogers while serving as pastor of Bellevue Baptist Church in Memphis, Tennessee. “You have covered” (Hebrew: kasah). Righteousness and peace have kissed each other. The messiah would be the Prince of Peace (shalom) (Isaiah 9:6). A Psalm by the sons of Korah. The place has changed. 6 David and Mary Tucker, Word of Life Ministries, “Seven Steps to Revival,” Series 14 Bible Studies, Internet, http://www.wordsoflife.co.uk/bible-studies/study-7-seven-steps-to-revival/, accessed on 30 September 2016. Earlier the Psalm speaks of the restoration of God's people: "restore us, O God… Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Also, send me the Evangelical Newsletter and special offers. If God will offer Israel loving kindness, Israel can expect readmission into the arena of God’s grace. Commentary on Psalm 85:1-7 (Read Psalm 85:1-7) The sense of present afflictions should not do away the remembrance of former mercies. The Move to Full Restoration Psalm 85 by Pastor Clinton Macomber. ), The Anchor Yale Bible Dictionary, 6 vol. At the same time, we can ask for God’s help in changing me so that I can deal with the present. 1. Groundskeepers prepare athletic fields to insure that no athlete steps in a hole and breaks his leg. (N.I.V.) But Israel’s hold on the land and their prosperity waxed and waned with their faithfulness or lack thereof to their responsibilities under the covenant––to honor Yahweh and to obey his commandments. You have covered all their sin” (v. 2a). You withdrew all your wrath; you turned from your hot anger. Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world. “Will you draw out your anger (Hebrew: ‘ap) to all generations?” (v. 5b). This prayer is a prayer of restoration. Because Yahweh has forgiven Israel’s sin, it is as if they had never sinned. 2 You have forgiven the iniquity of your people. God’s past performance inspired confidence for the future. 4-7), and expresses faith that God will save them (vv. Psalm 85:6 says, "Will You not revive us again, that Your people may rejoice in You?" To the leader. A Korah Psalm. Revival begins when I recognize that a “golden age” has gone (Psalm 85:1-3), “Lord, You showed favor to Your land; You restored Jacob’s prosperity. Righteousness (sedeq) and peace (shalom) have kissed each other” (nasaq) (v. 10). We can complain about the glory of the past. Will you draw out your anger to all generations? “Therefore repent and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped out, that seasons of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord,” (Acts 3:19, HCSB). 3 Jim Erwin, “God’s Work in Our Salvation,” Psalm 85:1-9, 4 December 2014, Lectionary Reflections Year B (2014-2015), Logos Bible Software Notes, http://www.patheos.com/blogs/jimerwin/2014/12/04/gods-work-in-our-salvation/, accessed on 30 September 2016. Read: Ps. In Context Parallel Compare. What a great God that He would have mercy upon His people even in the midst of their sin and wickedness. This psalm was written by the “Sons of Korah,” which sounds like a modern-day music group. However, when the exiles returned to Jerusalem, they found the city and temple in ruins. In our text this morning the psalmist asks God an important question. 3. They are pictured here like dancing couples. He is providing what is good. That makes Korah the unlikely father of descendants who would lead music in temple worship––but that’s what happened. This sermon looks at four words and their meaning that should be an integral part of our prayer lives. God’s Glory in the Land Psalm 85:8-13 I love our country. Will You be angry with us forever? that your people may rejoice in you? If you plant a seed, water it, take care of it, God will grow it into the crop which is harvested and enjoyed. God decided the issue by having the ground open up and swallow Korah and his followers. 4. “Faithful love and truth will join together; righteousness and peace will embrace.” (Psalm 85:10, HCSB). This outline is intended for your personal, non-commercial use. and cause your indignation toward us to cease. God tells us the process. Psalm 85:1-13 REVIVE US AGAIN. The Old Testament Readings: Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13 (Advent 2). Children learn these valuable lessons. I have to wait upon God. Psalm 85, 11 Das Buch der Psalmen Kapitel: 85, Vers: 11 Psalm 85, 10 Psalm 85, 12. We don’t give up hope that He is going to come.4, Prayer: Pray for patience and to not give up hope, Revival results in God working in our midst (Psalm 85:10-13), “Faithful love and truth will join together; righteousness and peace will embrace. My Husband; My Wife-- Colossians 2:6-15 (16-19), Genesis 18:20-32, Hosea 1:2-10, Luke 11:1-13, Psalm 138, Psalm 85-- Dean Feldmeyer, Christopher Keating, Mary Austin, Ron Love, Bethany Peerbolte, George Reed-- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - C-- 2019. MINISTRY OF SERMONAUDIO. Generations of my family have fought for her, worked for her, struggled to make ends meet in her. There is a way to restore things in our lives. Revival starts when I desperately cry for change (Psalm 85:4-7), “Return to us, God of our salvation, and abandon Your displeasure with us. In this verse, the psalmist says that Yahweh has been favorable to his (Yahweh’s) land––the land that he had given to Israel. ◄ Psalm 85:10 ► Loving devotion and truth have joined together; righteousness and peace have kissed. The point of these question is that it comes with an expected answer of “No.”, The point of these questions is to assure the person that God is not angry and that He will revive. God will bring salvation to those who respect Him (Psalm 85:9). You forgave the iniquity of your people; you pardoned all their sin. It could confer a blessing (1 Samuel 1:17). PSALM 85 AND THE MEANING OF PEACE Thus the call for help comes from a concrete need. In Israel’s time, the wall was down, the area was unprotected. You forgave the iniquity of your people; you pardoned all their sin.Selah You withdrew all your wrath; you turned from your hot anger. “God Bless America”-Psalm 85:1-13. over 50 years ago Kate Smith introduced the song; God bless. The Paperback Bible presents the Bible by the Book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly personal with ample margins for notations. Most scholars believe that it was written just after Israel returned from captivity in Babylon. First, I have reflected on God’s goodness. Revival - America's Only Hope. Alexander Maclaren noted, “The book of Nehemiah supplies precisely such a background as fits the psalm. Moses told Korah and his followers to allow God to settle the dispute, so they assembled before the Tent of Meeting for that purpose. In various contexts the word can mean anything from salvation or victory to righteous help and healing. That’s what this psalm is all about. ), Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible (Grand Rapids: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 2000), Mounce, William D., (ed. (Psalm 85:8) As we consider the wide variety of gifts we might receive this Christmas, we could probably place those gifts in one of several categories. 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