before Ephraim, Benjamin, and Manasseh. Rally Your mighty power and come to save us. Before Ephraim, Benjamin, and ManassehThis phrase refers to three of the tribes of Israel, specifically those that were part of the northern kingdom. Historically, these tribes were descendants of Joseph, with Ephraim and Manasseh being his sons, and Benjamin being the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel. The mention of these tribes is significant because they were central to the northern kingdom of Israel, often representing the whole. In a spiritual sense, this highlights the unity and collective identity of God's people, calling them to remember their shared heritage and divine calling. The historical context reminds us of the division within Israel and the longing for restoration and unity under God's guidance. rouse Your might
The plea to "rouse Your might" is a call for God to awaken His power and intervene on behalf of His people. The Hebrew root for "rouse" suggests an awakening or stirring up, indicating that the psalmist is urging God to actively demonstrate His strength. This reflects a deep trust in God's omnipotence and a belief that His intervention can change dire circumstances. It is a reminder of the times in Israel's history when God displayed His might, such as during the Exodus or the conquest of Canaan, and serves as an encouragement for believers to call upon God's power in times of need. come and save us
This phrase is a direct appeal for deliverance, encapsulating the heart of the psalmist's prayer. The Hebrew word for "save" is often associated with salvation and deliverance, both physically and spiritually. It is a cry for rescue from distress, reflecting the psalmist's faith in God's ability to save. Historically, this plea would resonate with the Israelites' experiences of being saved from enemies and oppression. For contemporary believers, it serves as a reminder of the ultimate salvation offered through Jesus Christ, encouraging a reliance on God's saving grace in all aspects of life. Persons / Places / Events 1. EphraimOne of the tribes of Israel, descended from Joseph's son Ephraim. Known for its significant role in the Northern Kingdom of Israel. 2. BenjaminThe smallest tribe of Israel, descended from Jacob's youngest son. Known for its close association with the tribe of Judah and its location near Jerusalem. 3. ManassehAnother tribe of Israel, also descended from Joseph. It was one of the largest tribes and had land on both sides of the Jordan River. 4. The PsalmistTraditionally attributed to Asaph or one of his descendants, who were Levites appointed by David to lead worship in the temple. 5. God's Mighty PowerThe divine intervention and strength that the Psalmist is calling upon to deliver and save Israel. Teaching Points God's Readiness to SaveThe Psalmist's plea for God to "rally Your mighty power" reminds us that God is always ready and able to intervene in our lives. We should approach Him with confidence in His ability to save. Unity Among BelieversThe mention of Ephraim, Benjamin, and Manasseh together signifies the importance of unity among God's people. In our communities, we should strive for harmony and collective faith in God's deliverance. Historical Context and FaithUnderstanding the historical context of the tribes helps us appreciate the depth of the Psalmist's plea. Our faith is enriched when we recognize how God has worked through history. Dependence on Divine InterventionThe call for God to "come to save us" is a reminder of our dependence on divine intervention. In times of trouble, we should turn to God as our ultimate source of help and salvation. Role of Worship in Seeking GodAs the Psalmist was likely a worship leader, this verse underscores the role of worship in seeking God's presence and power. Worship is a powerful way to invite God's intervention in our lives. Bible Study Questions 1. How does the historical relationship between Ephraim, Benjamin, and Manasseh enhance our understanding of this verse? 2. In what ways can we, like the Psalmist, call upon God's mighty power in our personal lives today? 3. How does the unity of the tribes in this verse inspire us to seek unity within our own faith communities? 4. What are some examples from your life where you have experienced God's intervention after seeking His help? 5. How can worship play a role in inviting God's presence and power into our current situations? Connections to Other Scriptures Numbers 2This chapter describes the arrangement of the Israelite camp, where Ephraim, Benjamin, and Manasseh were positioned together. This connection highlights the historical and familial ties between these tribes. Isaiah 63:1This passage speaks of God's mighty power to save, similar to the plea in Psalm 80:2, emphasizing God's role as a deliverer. Revelation 7:4-8The listing of the tribes of Israel, including Ephraim and Manasseh, in the sealing of the 144,000, showing the continued significance of these tribes in God's redemptive plan. People Asaph, Benjamin, Joseph, Manasseh, PsalmistPlaces JerusalemTopics Awake, Awaken, Benjamin, Deliverance, Ephraim, E'phraim, Manasseh, Manas'seh, Power, Salvation, Save, Sleep, Stir, Strength, WakeDictionary of Bible Themes Psalm 80:1-2 5534 sleep, spiritual Psalm 80:1-19 8149 revival, nature of Library One Antidote for Many Ills
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 …
John Edgar McFadyen—Introduction to the Old Testament Links Psalm 80:2 NIVPsalm 80:2 NLTPsalm 80:2 ESVPsalm 80:2 NASBPsalm 80:2 KJV
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