the root Your right hand has planted, the son You have raised up for Yourself. the rootThe term "root" in this context is deeply symbolic, often representing the foundational source or origin of life and growth. In Hebrew, the word for root is "שֹׁרֶשׁ" (shoresh), which conveys the idea of something deeply embedded and essential. Biblically, roots are often associated with stability and nourishment. In Isaiah 11:1, the "root of Jesse" is a messianic prophecy pointing to Jesus Christ, indicating that the root is not just a source of physical sustenance but also spiritual salvation. This imagery suggests that God has established a firm foundation for His people, one that is intended to flourish and bear fruit. Your right hand
The "right hand" in biblical literature is a symbol of power, authority, and favor. In Hebrew, "יָמִין" (yamin) is often used to denote strength and skill. The right hand of God is frequently mentioned in the Psalms as a source of deliverance and protection (Psalm 118:16). It signifies God's active involvement and intervention in the world. Here, it emphasizes that the root, or the foundation of Israel, is not a result of human effort but is divinely established and sustained by God's mighty power. has planted
The act of planting is a deliberate and purposeful action. In Hebrew, "נָטַע" (nata) means to plant or establish. This word choice suggests intentionality and care, as a gardener would carefully plant a seed with the expectation of growth and fruitfulness. In the context of Israel, it reflects God's covenant relationship with His people, where He has chosen and established them in the Promised Land. This planting is not random but is part of God's sovereign plan for His people to thrive and fulfill His purposes. the son
The phrase "the son" can be interpreted in several ways. In Hebrew, "בֵּן" (ben) can mean son, descendant, or member of a group. In the immediate context, it may refer to Israel as God's chosen people, often referred to as His "firstborn son" (Exodus 4:22). From a messianic perspective, it can also be seen as a foreshadowing of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who is the ultimate fulfillment of God's promises to Israel. This dual interpretation highlights both the corporate identity of Israel and the individual messianic hope. You have raised up
The phrase "raised up" implies elevation, empowerment, and restoration. In Hebrew, "קָנָה" (qanah) can mean to acquire, create, or establish. This suggests that God has not only planted but also nurtured and elevated His people or His chosen one to a position of prominence and purpose. It reflects God's ongoing work in the lives of His people, raising them from obscurity to significance, from bondage to freedom, and from despair to hope. for Yourself
The phrase "for Yourself" underscores the idea that God's actions are ultimately for His glory and purposes. In Hebrew, "לְךָ" (lekha) indicates possession or purpose. This highlights the covenantal relationship where God has chosen and established His people not merely for their own benefit but to fulfill His divine plan and to manifest His glory to the nations. It reminds believers that their lives are meant to reflect God's character and to serve His greater purposes in the world. Persons / Places / Events 1. The Psalmist (Asaph)The author of Psalm 80, traditionally attributed to Asaph, a prominent Levite singer and seer in David's court, who often wrote psalms of lament and intercession. 2. Israel (Vine)The nation of Israel is metaphorically referred to as a vine that God has planted and nurtured. This imagery is used to express God's care and the special relationship between God and His people. 3. God's Right HandSymbolizes God's power and authority. The right hand is often associated with strength and the ability to protect and deliver. 4. The Son (Messianic Reference)This can be seen as a prophetic reference to the Messiah, whom God has raised up for His purposes, connecting to the lineage of David and ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ. 5. The Vineyard (Promised Land)The land of Israel, which God prepared and gave to His people, is often depicted as a vineyard in biblical literature, symbolizing God's provision and blessing. Teaching Points God's Sovereign PlantingRecognize that God is the one who plants and establishes His people. Our lives are not random but are part of His divine plan and purpose. The Importance of FruitfulnessJust as a vine is expected to bear fruit, so are we called to live lives that reflect God's character and produce spiritual fruit. Dependence on God's StrengthAcknowledge that it is by God's right hand—His power and authority—that we are sustained and able to fulfill His purposes. Messianic FulfillmentUnderstand that Jesus is the ultimate fulfillment of the "son" raised up by God, and through Him, we are grafted into God's family. Intercession for RestorationLike the psalmist, we should intercede for the restoration and revival of God's people, trusting in His power to renew and restore. Bible Study Questions 1. How does the imagery of a vine help us understand our relationship with God and His expectations for us? 2. In what ways can we ensure that we remain connected to the "true vine" as described in John 15? 3. How does recognizing God's sovereignty in planting and nurturing us impact our daily walk with Him? 4. What are some practical ways we can intercede for the restoration of our communities and churches, following the example of the psalmist? 5. How does the concept of being "raised up" by God for His purposes challenge us to live out our faith in today's world? Connections to Other Scriptures Isaiah 5The imagery of Israel as a vineyard is expanded upon, where God laments the unfruitfulness of His vineyard despite His care. John 15Jesus refers to Himself as the true vine, and His followers as branches, emphasizing the need to remain in Him to bear fruit. Matthew 21The parable of the tenants highlights the rejection of God's messengers and the eventual sending of His Son, connecting to the idea of the "son" raised up by God. Genesis 49Jacob's blessing over Joseph includes imagery of a fruitful vine, which can be seen as a foreshadowing of the blessings and responsibilities of God's chosen people. People Asaph, Benjamin, Joseph, Manasseh, PsalmistPlaces JerusalemTopics Branch, Madest, Plant, Planted, Raised, Root, Shoot, Stock, Strengthened, Strong, Thyself, Tree, VineyardDictionary of Bible Themes Psalm 80:15 1270 right hand of God
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This morning's sermon, then will be especially addressed to my own church, on the absolute necessity of true religion in our midst, and of revival from all apathy and indifference. We may ask of God multitudes of other things, but amongst them all, let this be our chief prayer: "Lord, revive us; Lord, revive us!" We have uttered it in song; let me stir up your pure minds, by way of remembrance, to utter it in your secret prayers, and make it the daily aspiration of your souls. I feel, beloved, that …
Charles Haddon Spurgeon—Spurgeon's Sermons Volume 5: 1859Dishonest Tenants
'And He began to speak unto them by parables. A certain man planted a vineyard, and set an hedge about it, and digged a place for the winefat, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a far country. 2. And at the season he sent to the husbandmen a servant, that he might receive from the husbandmen of the fruit of the vineyard. 3. And they caught him, and beat him, and sent him away empty. 4. And again he sent unto them another servant; and at him they cast stones, and wounded …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture The Blessing of God.
NUMB. VI. 22-27. We have already seen the grace of GOD making provision that His people, who had lost the privilege of priestly service, might draw near to Him by Nazarite separation and consecration. And not as the offence was the free gift: those who had forfeited the privilege of priestly service were the males only, but women and even children might be Nazarites; whosoever desired was free to come, and thus draw near to GOD. We now come to the concluding verses of Numb. vi, and see in them one …
James Hudson Taylor—Separation and Service Period iii. The Critical Period: A. D. 140 to A. D. 200
The interval between the close of the post-apostolic age and the end of the second century, or from about 140 to 200, may be called the Critical Period of Ancient Christianity. In this period there grew up conceptions of Christianity which were felt by the Church, as a whole, to be fundamentally opposed to its essential spirit and to constitute a serious menace to the Christian faith as it had been commonly received. These conceptions, which grew up both alongside of, and within the Church, have …
Joseph Cullen Ayer Jr., Ph.D.—A Source Book for Ancient Church History The Wicked Husbandmen.
"Hear another parable: There was a certain householder, which planted a vineyard, and hedged it round about, and digged a winepress in it, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a far country: and when the time of the fruit drew near, he sent his servants to the husbandmen, that they might receive the fruits of it. And the husbandmen took his servants, and beat one, and killed another, and stoned another. Again, he sent other servants more than the first: and they did unto …
William Arnot—The Parables of Our Lord Discourse on the Good Shepherd.
(Jerusalem, December, a.d. 29.) ^D John X. 1-21. ^d 1 Verily, verily, I say to you [unto the parties whom he was addressing in the last section], He that entereth not by the door into the fold of the sheep, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. [In this section Jesus proceeds to contrast his own care for humanity with that manifested by the Pharisees, who had just cast out the beggar. Old Testament prophecies were full of declarations that false shepherds would arise to …
J. W. McGarvey—The Four-Fold Gospel Homiletical.
Twenty-four homilies on miscellaneous subjects, published under St. Basil's name, are generally accepted as genuine. They are conveniently classified as (i) Dogmatic and Exegetic, (ii) Moral, and (iii) Panegyric. To Class (i) will be referred III. In Illud, Attende tibi ipsi. VI. In Illud, Destruam horrea, etc. IX. In Illud, Quod Deus non est auctor malorum. XII. In principium Proverbiorum. XV. De Fide. XVI. In Illud, In principio erat Verbum. XXIV. Contra Sabellianos et Arium et Anomoeos. …
Basil—Basil: Letters and Select Works Rules to be Observed in Singing of Psalms.
1. Beware of singing divine psalms for an ordinary recreation, as do men of impure spirits, who sing holy psalms intermingled with profane ballads: They are God's word: take them not in thy mouth in vain. 2. Remember to sing David's psalms with David's spirit (Matt. xxii. 43.) 3. Practise St. Paul's rule--"I will sing with the spirit, but I will sing with the understanding also." (1 Cor. xiv. 15.) 4. As you sing uncover your heads (1 Cor. xi. 4), and behave yourselves in comely reverence as in the …
Lewis Bayly—The Practice of Piety The Shepherd of Our Souls.
"I am the good Shepherd: the good Shepherd giveth His life for the sheep."--John x. 11. Our Lord here appropriates to Himself the title under which He had been foretold by the Prophets. "David My servant shall be king over them," says Almighty God by the mouth of Ezekiel: "and they all shall have one Shepherd." And in the book of Zechariah, "Awake, O sword, against My Shepherd, and against the man that is My fellow, saith the Lord of Hosts; smite the Shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered." …
John Henry Newman—Parochial and Plain Sermons, Vol. VIII Farewell Discourse to Disciples.
(Jerusalem. Evening Before the Crucifixion.) ^D John XIV.-XVI. ^d 1 Let not your heart be troubled: believe in God, believe also in me. [That one should betray him and one should deny him, that all should be offended, and that the Lord should depart, raised anxieties which Jesus here seeks to quiet. That they should go out as homeless wanderers without the presence of their Lord and be subjected to persecution, was also in their thoughts. But Jesus sustains their spirits by appealing to them to …
J. W. McGarvey—The Four-Fold Gospel The Barren Fig-Tree;
OR, THE DOOM AND DOWNFALL OF THE FRUITLESS PROFESSOR: SHOWING, THAT THE DAY OF GRACE MAY BE PAST WITH HIM LONG BEFORE HIS LIFE IS ENDED; THE SIGNS ALSO BY WHICH SUCH MISERABLE MORTALS MAY BE KNOWN. BY JOHN BUNYAN 'Who being dead, yet speaketh.'--Hebrews 11:4 London: Printed for J. Robinson, at the Golden Lion, in St. Paul's Churchyard, 1688. This Title has a broad Black Border. ADVERTISEMENT BY THE EDITOR. This solemn, searching, awful treatise, was published by Bunyan in 1682; but does not appear …
John Bunyan—The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3 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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