Psalm 113 is a hymn. Judah became God’s sanctuary, Israel his dominion. I wished for all the usual things, like the summer holidays to come, or the first snow to fall. This is the first step to wisdom and good sense. (3) The sea looked and fled, the Jordan turned back; (4) the mountains skipped like rams, the hills like lambs. (5) Why was it, O sea, that you fled, O Jordan, that you turned back, (6) you mountains, that you Daily Reflections for Companions on the Sacred Journey. HINT: Since there are such a large number of resources on this page (>10,000 links) you might consider beginning with the more recent commentaries that briefly discuss all 150 Psalms - Paul Apple (750 pages), Thomas Constable, David Guzik, Bob Utley.For more devotional thoughts consider Spurgeon's The Treasury … The mountains skipped like rams, the hills like lambs. 3. When Christ comes for the salvation of his people , he redeems them from the power of sin and Satan, separates them from an ungodly world, forms them to … As the central act of God’s saving activity, the exodus is to the Old Testament what the cross-resurrection is to the New Testament. Psalms 114. The deliverance of Israel out of Egypt gave birth to their church and nation, which were then founded, then formed; that work of wonder ought therefore to be had in everlasting remembrance. The sea saw it, and fled ] When God will deliver his people, and perform his promises unto them, nothing shall hinder, but all creatures shall contribute their helps; for they are all his servants, Psalms 119:91 . The psalm begins with a call to praise, a call for all the servants of the Lord -- that means all of us, surely?-- to praise the name of the Lord. God gloried in it, in the preface to the ten commandments, and Hos. With Christ, there is life. What are human beings? PSALM 114 This psalm contains a short account of that deliverance by which God, in bringing his people out of Egypt: and conducting them to the promised inheritance, gave a proof of his power and grace which ought to be held in everlasting remembrance. Words in boxes are from the Bible. God is always honest and fair, and his laws can be trusted. 114. I hope to return to Psalms 115 and 116 at a later point. The psalm speaks of God’s deliverance of Israel from Egypt and the response of nature to God’s presence (the sea fled, the Jordan turned back, the mountains skipped like rams, the little hills like lambs). Here within a few short verses we catch a panoramic view of God’s might on display, starting with Israel’s escape from Egypt, to their arrival in the Promised Land. 4 The mountains skipped like rams, and the little hills like lambs. They are true and right and will stand forever. He is fearsome and holy. When Israel went out from Egypt, the house of Jacob from a people of strange language, 2. God will always be respected. Psalm 114. Psalm 114: A Reflection on Easter. Psalm 114 Luke 25: 1 – 12. ALLELUIA! God gloried in it, in the preface to the ten commandments, and Hos. thou Jordan, that thou wast driven back? Selected verses from Psalms 24; 54; 84; 114; & 144 for your personal reflection and meditation on this Lord's Day Psalm 24:1-5 The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof,[a] the world and those who dwell therein, 2 for he has founded it upon the seas and established it upon the rivers. 3 The sea saw it, and fled: Jordan was driven back. Listen to an original song, view beautiful artwork, and read a short written reflection inspired by Psalm 114 Both the Gospel and Psalm readings reflect the experience of people in biblical times that nature was vastly more powerful than they, out of control, dangerous and frightening. We hope and pray for the quickest possible end to the pandemic and for the health of all. 114 When (B)Israel went out of Egypt, The house of Jacob (C)from a people [a]of strange language, 2 (D)Judah became His sanctuary, AndIsrael His dominion. “Return to your rest, my soul, for Yahweh has … The sea looked and fled; The Jordan turned back. I wished for all sorts of things. 4. Faith triumphs limitations, hope triumphs difficulty, and love triumphs over hate. The persecution and affliction of the man (and woman) of God is a major theme of Psalm 119. The Righteous Will Never Be Moved. Let us acknowledge God's power and goodness in what he did for Israel, applying it to that much greater work of wonder, our redemption by Christ; and encourage ourselves and others to trust in God in the greatest straits. A very helpful short book on psalms, especially with 'problem passages.' Tom Harries It would be interesting to reflect on how our relationship with the environment has changed. Gordon Churchyard. 3 (E)The sea saw itand fled; (F)Jordan turned back. The bulk of the Psalm highlights God’s special work with the Israelites, beginning with the covenant with Abraham and focusing on the exodus from Egypt and movement to the Promised Land. During times of uncertainty, many like to stay grounded with a daily reflection or devotion. Another prominent theme in Psalm 119 is the profound truth that the Word of God is all-sufficient. Some of you may remember me saying on other occasions that, as I child, I was always wishing for things. The mountains skipped like rams, The hills, like lambs. It is a grand portrayal of the pivotal event in the Old Testament Scriptures. An EasyEnglish Translation with Notes (about 1200 word vocabulary) on Psalm 114. www.easyenglish.bible. Psalm 114 is all about the overwhelming power of God. See my previous essays at “A Women’s Voice in the Psalter: A New Understanding of Psalm 113,” TheTorah (2019); “Encouraging Babylonian Jews to Return, Psalm 114 Tells a Unique Exodus Story,” TheTorah (2020). PSALMS RESOURCES Commentaries, Sermons, Illustrations, Devotionals. Psalms 114:3 The sea saw [it], and fled: Jordan was driven back. “For nothing is impossible with God”. And if I wasn’t wishing for something, I was wishing for the next thing to happen. All to praise and for all time. 1 When Israel came forth from Egypt, Jacob’s sons from an alien people 2 Judah … Another very helpful little booklet on reading the psalms in personal worship. 1 When Israel went out of Egypt, the house of Jacob from a people of strange language; 2 Judah was his sanctuary, and Israel his dominion. (Parallelism is the repetition of a similar concept with different words in two subsequent lines.) Psalm 114 God’s Wonders at the Exodus. For all time and all day long. PS 114:6 Ye mountains, that ye skipped like rams; and ye little hills, like lambs? 11:1, "Out of Egypt have I called my son.' 2 His k offspring will be mighty in the land; l the generation of the upright will be blessed. PS 114:4 The mountains skipped like rams, and the little hills like lambs. Ver. These works are his righteous acts or providential works by which he maintains his creation with justice. The sea looked and fled; Jordan turned back. The deliverance of Israel out of Egypt gave birth to their church and nation, which were then founded, then formed; that work of wonder ought therefore to be had in everlasting remembrance. The parallelism is obvious. As I continue the journey through the Bible, the next adventure will take me to Psalm 110-114. Psalm 114 is the centerpiece of this collection, reporting the event of the exodus. God rescued his people, and he will never break his agreement with them. PSALM 114 (1) When Israel came out of Egypt, the house of Jacob from a people of foreign tongue, (2) Judah became God's sanctuary, Israel his dominion. Psalm 113 occupies an important place in the history of Judaism because it is the first of the great ‘Hallel’ (meaning ‘Praise’) psalms (Psalms 113–118) that form a significant part of the Passover celebration from early times. Verse 4 urges us to pay attention to God in a particular way: “Search for … "Reflections on the Psalms," by C. S. Lewis (Harvest Books, 1964), 151 pages. 1 When Israel went out of Egypt, the house of Jacob from a people of strange language; 2 Judah was his sanctuary, and Israel his dominion. 1. 4 (G)The mountains skipped like rams, The little hills … Psalm 114. 3 Who shall ascend the hill of… Words in brackets, ( ), are not in the *Hebrew Bible. the flint into a spring of water (Psalm 114, ESV). This psalm insists that we recognize that God’s greatness includes, always, the truth that God has chosen to be “mindful” of and to “care for” humanity (8:4). "Psalms: The Prayer Book of the Bible," by Dietrich Bonhoeffer (Augsburg, 1970), 86 pages. – Luke 1:37. 4 The mountains skipped like rams, and the little hills like lambs. Why is it, O sea, that you flee? An exhortation to fear God. Here the LORD’s works are the things he has made that we find in the heavens and the earth. Psalm 114 is one of the Hallel Psalms, the songs traditionally sung during the Passover. The second evening psalm throughout the Easter Octave is from Psalm 114(113A). What ails you, O sea, that you flee? Psalm 114. O Jordan, that you turn back? Psalm 115 then celebrates this event with a call to praise. Psalm 119 is an expansion of Psalm 19:7–9: “The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul. 112 1 h Praise the L ord! 3 m Wealth and riches are in his house, and his n righteousness endures forever. Psalm 114 (NASB) When Israel went forth from Egypt, The house of Jacob from a people of strange language, Judah became His sanctuary, Israel, His dominion. PS 114:5 What ailed thee, O thou sea, that thou fleddest? The notes explain some of the words with a *star by them. I will walk before Yahweh in the land of the living. i Blessed is the man who fears the L ord, who j greatly delights in his commandments! [1] This is the third in a series of essays on the Hallel, recited at various Jewish festivals. The psalm recognizes that the Lord is supreme, high … Chapter 114. Psalm 114(113.1) In exitu Israel. Psalm 114. Psalm 114 – The Mighty Presence of God Delivers His People from Egypt Charles Spurgeon had high praise for Psalm 114, the second in the series of psalms known as the Egyptian Hallel and sung as part of Israel’s Passover ceremony: “This sublime SONG OF THE EXODUS is one and indivisible. Respect and obey the LORD! 5. PS 114:7 Tremble, thou earth, at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the God of Jacob; Reflection on Psalm 114 by the Rev. Creatures who stand right next to God in sharing responsibility to enhance the well-being of the rest of God’s creation. 11:1, "Out of Egypt have I called my son.’’ In this psalm it is celebrated in lively strains of praise; it was fitly therefore made a part of the great … Verse 3: “Full of splendor and majesty is his work, and his righteousness endures forever.”. The ESV Literary Study Bible says, “There is no better example in the entire Psalter of how Hebrew parallelism works and of the beauty that attends it” (p. 878). 3 The sea saw it, and fled: Jordan was driven back. 3.