Rise up; be our help! Redeem us on account of Your loving devotion. Rise upThe phrase "Rise up" is a call to action directed towards God, invoking His immediate intervention. In the Hebrew text, the word used is "קוּמָה" (qumah), which is an imperative form of the verb "to rise" or "to stand up." This reflects a deep sense of urgency and desperation from the psalmist, who is pleading for God to actively engage in their current plight. Historically, this cry can be seen as a common motif in the Psalms, where the faithful call upon God to manifest His power and presence in times of distress. It is a reminder of the believer's reliance on God's sovereignty and ability to change circumstances. be our help
The phrase "be our help" emphasizes the psalmist's dependence on God as their source of aid and support. The Hebrew word for "help" here is "עֶזְרָה" (ezrah), which signifies assistance or support. This term is often used in the context of divine intervention, where God is seen as the ultimate helper who provides strength and deliverance. In the broader scriptural context, God is frequently depicted as a helper to His people, reinforcing the idea that human strength is insufficient without divine aid. This phrase encourages believers to seek God's help in all circumstances, trusting in His ability to provide and sustain. Redeem us
"Redeem us" is a plea for deliverance and restoration. The Hebrew word "גָּאַל" (ga'al) means to redeem or to act as a kinsman-redeemer. This concept is deeply rooted in the cultural and legal practices of ancient Israel, where a kinsman-redeemer had the responsibility to restore the rights of a relative in serious difficulty. Theologically, this term is rich with meaning, pointing to God's redemptive work throughout history, culminating in the ultimate redemption through Jesus Christ. It underscores the belief in God's power to rescue and restore His people from bondage and adversity. for the sake of Your loving devotion
The phrase "for the sake of Your loving devotion" highlights the motivation behind the psalmist's plea for redemption. The Hebrew word "חֶסֶד" (chesed) is translated as "loving devotion" and is often rendered as "steadfast love" or "mercy." It conveys God's covenantal faithfulness and enduring love towards His people. This appeal to God's chesed is a reminder of His unchanging nature and His commitment to His promises. In the historical and scriptural context, God's loving devotion is a central theme, assuring believers of His unwavering love and faithfulness, which serves as the foundation for their hope and trust in His deliverance. Persons / Places / Events 1. The Sons of KorahThe authors of Psalm 44, a group of Levitical singers and musicians who played a significant role in temple worship. 2. IsraelThe nation of God's chosen people, often the subject of the Psalms, expressing communal lament and seeking divine intervention. 3. GodThe central figure in the Psalm, called upon for help and redemption. 4. Historical ContextThe Psalm reflects a time of national distress, possibly during a military defeat or a period of oppression. Teaching Points Dependence on GodThe Psalmist's cry for help underscores our need to rely on God in times of distress. God's Loving DevotionThe Hebrew word "chesed" (loving devotion) highlights God's covenantal love, reminding us of His faithfulness. Redemption and DeliveranceThe plea for redemption points to the ultimate redemption found in Jesus Christ, encouraging believers to trust in God's plan. Prayer in Times of TroubleThis verse models how to approach God with honesty and urgency, seeking His intervention in our lives. Community LamentReflects the importance of communal prayer and support, reminding us to bear one another's burdens. Bible Study Questions 1. How does the plea for God's help in Psalm 44:26 reflect your own experiences of seeking divine intervention? 2. In what ways does the concept of "chesed" (loving devotion) provide comfort and assurance in your spiritual journey? 3. How can the themes of lament and redemption in Psalm 44:26 be applied to the challenges faced by the modern church? 4. What parallels can you draw between the communal aspect of this Psalm and the New Testament teachings on the body of Christ? 5. How does understanding God's past acts of deliverance, as seen in other scriptures, strengthen your faith in His present and future help? Connections to Other Scriptures Psalm 22Similar themes of lament and a plea for God's presence and deliverance. Exodus 15The song of Moses, celebrating God's past deliverance, which contrasts with the current plea for help. Isaiah 63Speaks of God's past acts of redemption and loving devotion, echoing the plea for God to act for His name's sake. Romans 8Discusses the assurance of God's love and the ultimate redemption through Christ, providing a New Testament perspective on divine help and salvation. People Jacob, Korah, PsalmistPlaces JerusalemTopics 45, Chief, Deliver, Kindness, Korah, Love, Loves, Loving, Lovingkindness, Loving-kindness, Maschil, Mercies, Mercy, Mercy's, Musician, Psalm, Ransom, Redeem, Rise, Sake, Salvation, Shoshannim, Song, Sons, Steadfast, UnfailingDictionary of Bible Themes Psalm 44:26 1315 God, as redeemer Psalm 44:9-26 5243 byword
6115 blame Psalm 44:22-26 8615 prayer, doubts Psalm 44:23-26 8610 prayer, asking God Library Second Sunday after Easter
Text: First Peter 2, 20-25. 20 For what glory is it, if, when ye sin, and are buffeted for it, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye shall take it patiently, this is acceptable with God. 21 For hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that ye should follow his steps: 22 who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth: 23 who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, threatened not; but committed …
Martin Luther—Epistle Sermons, Vol. IISermon at the Opening Services of the General Convention, October 2, 1889
"We have heard with our ears, O God, our fathers have told us, what work Thou didst their days, in the times of old."--PSALM xliv. I. Brethren: I shall take it for granted that there is a visible Church; that it was founded by Our Lord Jesus Christ, and has His promise that the gates of hell shall never prevail against it. We believe that ours is a pure branch of the apostolic Church; that it has a threefold ministry; that its two sacraments--Baptism and the Supper of the Lord--are of perpetual …
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Now, my dear friends, this morning I intend to recall to your minds some of the wondrous things which God has done in the olden time. My aim and object will be to excite your minds to seek after the like; that looking back upon what God has done, you may be induced to look forward with the eye of expectation, hoping that he will again stretch forth his potent hand and his holy arm, and repeat those mighty acts he performed in ancient days. First, I shall speak of the marvellous stories which our …
Charles Haddon Spurgeon—Spurgeon's Sermons Volume 5: 1859 Name Date No.
NAME DATE No. A Abelard, Rev. Peter 1079-1142 544 Adams, Mrs. Sarah (Flower) 1805-1848 222 Addison, Joseph 1672-1719 237, 252, 317 Ainger, Arthur Campbell 1841-1919 483 Alexander, Mrs. Cecil Frances (Humphreys) 1823-1895 87, 138, 156, 159, 179, 268, 283, 349, 358, 525, 553 Alford, Dean Henry 1810-1871 270, 344, 421, 531, 541 Allen, Rev. James 1734-1804 157 Anonymous 37, 173, 197, 209, 257, 284, 347, 355, 356, 377, 398 Armstrong, Bishop John 1813-1856 454 Auber, Miss Harriet 1773-1862 199 cNAME DATE …
Various—The Hymnal of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the USA Letter xv. To Turribius, Bishop of Asturia , Upon the Errors of the Priscillianists.
To Turribius, Bishop of Asturia [137] , upon the errors of the Priscillianists. Leo, bishop, to Turribius, bishop, greeting. I. Introductory. Your laudable zeal for the truth of the catholic Faith, and the painstaking devotion you expend in the exercise of your pastoral office upon the Lord's flock is proved by your letter, brother, which your deacon has handed to us, in which you have taken care to bring to our knowledge the nature of the disease which has burst forth in your district from the …
Leo the Great—Writings of Leo the Great The Mystery
Of the Woman dwelling in the Wilderness. The woman delivered of a child, when the dragon was overcome, from thenceforth dwelt in the wilderness, by which is figured the state of the Church, liberated from Pagan tyranny, to the time of the seventh trumpet, and the second Advent of Christ, by the type, not of a latent, invisible, but, as it were, an intermediate condition, like that of the lsraelitish Church journeying in the wilderness, from its departure from Egypt, to its entrance into the land …
Joseph Mede—A Key to the Apocalypse Appendix iv. An Abstract of Jewish History from the Reign of Alexander the Great to the Accession of Herod
The political connection of the Grecian world, and, with it, the conflict with Hellenism, may be said to have connected with the victorious progress of Alexander the Great through the then known world (333 b.c.). [6326] It was not only that his destruction of the Persian empire put an end to the easy and peaceful allegiance which Judæa had owned to it for about two centuries, but that the establishment of such a vast Hellenic empire. as was the aim of Alexander, introduced a new element into …
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To Quiricus, Bishop, &c. Gregory to Quiricus, Bishop, and the other catholic bishops in Hiberia [183] . Since to charity nothing is afar off, let those who are divided in place be joined by letter. The bearer of these presents, coming to the Church of the blessed Peter, Prince of the apostles, asserted that he had received letters for us from your Fraternity, and had lost them, with other things also, in the city of Jerusalem. In them, as he says, you were desirous of enquiring with regard to priests …
Saint Gregory the Great—the Epistles of Saint Gregory the Great Under the Shepherd's Care.
A NEW YEAR'S ADDRESS. "For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls."--1 Peter ii. 25. "Ye were as sheep going astray." This is evidently addressed to believers. We were like sheep, blindly, willfully following an unwise leader. Not only were we following ourselves, but we in our turn have led others astray. This is true of all of us: "All we like sheep have gone astray;" all equally foolish, "we have turned every one to his own way." Our first …
J. Hudson Taylor—A Ribband of Blue Introduction. Chapter i. --The Life and Writings of St. Hilary of Poitiers.
St. Hilary of Poitiers is one of the greatest, yet least studied, of the Fathers of the Western Church. He has suffered thus, partly from a certain obscurity in his style of writing, partly from the difficulty of the thoughts which he attempted to convey. But there are other reasons for the comparative neglect into which he has fallen. He learnt his theology, as we shall see, from Eastern authorities, and was not content to carry on and develop the traditional teaching of the West; and the disciple …
St. Hilary of Poitiers—The Life and Writings of St. Hilary of Poitiers Triumph Over Death and the Grave
O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? The sting of death is sin: and the strength of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. T he Christian soldier may with the greatest propriety, be said to war a good warfare (I Timothy 1:18) . He is engaged in a good cause. He fights under the eye of the Captain of his salvation. Though he be weak in himself, and though his enemies are many and mighty, he may do that which in other soldiers …
John Newton—Messiah Vol. 2 The Prophet Joel.
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John Calvin was born in 1509, at Noyon, France. He has been called the greatest of Protestant commentators and theologians, and the inspirer of the Puritan exodus. He often preached every day for weeks in succession. He possest two of the greatest elements in successful pulpit oratory, self-reliance and authority. It was said of him, as it was afterward said of Webster, that "every word weighed a pound." His style was simple, direct, and convincing. He made men think. His splendid contributions to …
Various—The World's Great Sermons, Volume I Psalms
The piety of the Old Testament Church is reflected with more clearness and variety in the Psalter than in any other book of the Old Testament. It constitutes the response of the Church to the divine demands of prophecy, and, in a less degree, of law; or, rather, it expresses those emotions and aspirations of the universal heart which lie deeper than any formal demand. It is the speech of the soul face to face with God. Its words are as simple and unaffected as human words can be, for it is the genius …
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