Bible Studies
Psalm 97 – Seeking and Seeing
Key Verses: (NIV)
- 1: "The Lord reigns, let the earth be glad; let the distant shores rejoice." – God reigns supreme throughout all creation and all nations of the world.
- 2: "Clouds and thick darkness surround Him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne." – God rules with power but the foundation of His reign is based on truth, righteousness, fairness, and love.
- 6: "The heavens proclaim His righteousness, and all the peoples see His glory." – Everywhere we look God's virtues are revealed.
- 7: "All who worship images are put to shame, those who boast in idols – worship Him, all you gods!" – Joy to all those who worship God; woe to those who do not.
- 10: "Let those who love the Lord hate evil, for He guards the lives of His faithful ones and delivers them from the hand of the wicked." – If we love God then we can only hate that which is not of God and He will guide and protect us from the pathways that lead to wickedness.
- 11-12: "Light is shed upon the righteous and joy on the upright in heart. 12Rejoice in the Lord, you who are righteous, and praise His holy name." – He provides reasons for rejoicing and praising His name. The truth of His love fills our hearts.
- Do you see the glory of God?
Promise of the Gospel:
As with many of the psalms, this psalmist is rejoicing in the evidence of God's glory that can be found throughout creation. When we come in contact with it we want to rejoice. The question we must face is: Can we see evidence of God wherever we find ourselves in life? If He is creator of all things then, no matter where we are we should see Him. The reason we can develop this expectation is because He promises to be with us wherever we go, shedding His light and protecting us from whatever evil we face. When we stop seeing God, it may simply be an indication that we have stopped looking. When we seek, He will be there and our hearts will be filled with joy and praise for His glory.
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