to proclaim Your loving devotion in the morning and Your faithfulness at night to proclaimThe Hebrew word used here is "נָגַד" (nagad), which means to make known, declare, or announce. In the context of worship, this word emphasizes the active and intentional act of declaring God's attributes. It is not a passive acknowledgment but a deliberate proclamation. Historically, the act of proclaiming was central to Jewish worship, where oral tradition played a significant role in teaching and preserving the faith. This word encourages believers to actively share and declare God's goodness and faithfulness in their lives. Your loving devotion
The phrase "loving devotion" is translated from the Hebrew word "חֶסֶד" (chesed), which is often rendered as "steadfast love" or "mercy." It signifies a deep, covenantal love that is loyal and enduring. In the biblical context, chesed is a defining characteristic of God's relationship with His people, reflecting His unwavering commitment and kindness. This concept is foundational to understanding God's nature and His interactions with humanity, reminding believers of the assurance and security found in His unchanging love. in the morning
The mention of "morning" highlights the importance of beginning the day with a focus on God. In ancient Israel, the morning was a time for renewal and reflection, symbolizing new beginnings and the light of God's presence. This practice of morning devotion sets the tone for the day, aligning one's heart and mind with God's purposes. It serves as a reminder of the fresh mercies and opportunities that each day brings, encouraging believers to start their day with gratitude and praise. and Your faithfulness
The word "faithfulness" is derived from the Hebrew "אֱמוּנָה" (emunah), which conveys a sense of steadfastness, reliability, and trustworthiness. God's faithfulness is a central theme throughout Scripture, underscoring His dependability and the certainty of His promises. This attribute assures believers that God is consistent and true to His word, providing a firm foundation for their faith. It invites reflection on God's past acts of faithfulness as a source of hope and confidence for the future. at night
The reference to "night" suggests a time of reflection and contemplation. In biblical times, the night was often associated with rest and introspection, a time to recount the day's events and recognize God's hand in them. By acknowledging God's faithfulness at night, believers are encouraged to end their day with a heart of gratitude and trust, recognizing His presence and provision throughout the day. This practice fosters a rhythm of continual praise and reliance on God, both in times of light and darkness. Persons / Places / Events 1. PsalmistThe author of Psalm 92, traditionally attributed to David, who expresses praise and worship to God. 2. GodThe central figure in the Psalm, whose attributes of loving devotion and faithfulness are celebrated. 3. Temple WorshipWhile not explicitly mentioned in this verse, the context of Psalm 92 is often associated with worship in the temple, a place of communal praise and reflection on God's character. Teaching Points Daily Rhythm of WorshipEncourage believers to establish a daily rhythm of acknowledging God's loving devotion in the morning and His faithfulness at night. This practice can help frame the day with gratitude and trust. God's Unchanging NatureReflect on the consistency of God's character. His loving devotion and faithfulness are not dependent on our circumstances but are inherent to who He is. Personal TestimonyConsider how personal experiences of God's loving devotion and faithfulness can be shared as testimonies to encourage others in their faith journey. Morning and Evening ReflectionsDevelop a habit of morning and evening reflections, using this verse as a guide to start and end the day with thoughts of God's love and faithfulness. Community WorshipEngage in community worship that emphasizes these attributes of God, fostering a collective acknowledgment of His goodness and reliability. Bible Study Questions 1. How can you incorporate the practice of proclaiming God's loving devotion in the morning and His faithfulness at night into your daily routine? 2. In what ways have you experienced God's loving devotion and faithfulness in your life recently? 3. How does understanding God's unchanging nature impact your trust in Him during difficult times? 4. What other scriptures come to mind that reinforce the themes of God's loving devotion and faithfulness? 5. How can you share your experiences of God's faithfulness with others to encourage their faith? Connections to Other Scriptures Lamentations 3:22-23This passage highlights God's mercies and faithfulness, which are new every morning, echoing the themes of morning devotion and nightly faithfulness. Deuteronomy 7:9This verse speaks of God's faithfulness to those who love Him and keep His commandments, reinforcing the idea of God's unwavering commitment. Psalm 136Known for its refrain "His love endures forever," this Psalm complements the themes of loving devotion and faithfulness found in Psalm 92:2. People PsalmistPlaces JerusalemTopics Clear, Declare, Faith, Faithfulness, Forth, Kindness, Love, Loving, Lovingkindness, Loving-kindness, Mercy, Morning, Nights, Proclaim, Seasons, Shew, Steadfast, UnchangingDictionary of Bible Themes Psalm 92:1-3 4954 morning
8352 thankfulness Psalm 92:1-4 5332 harp Psalm 92:1-8 1090 God, majesty of Library December 3. Thy Thoughts are Very Deep (Ps. Xcii. 5).
Thy thoughts are very deep (Ps. xcii. 5). When a Roman soldier was told by his guide that if he insisted on taking a certain journey it would probably be fatal he answered, "It is necessary for me to go, it is not necessary for me to live." That was depth. When we are convicted like that we shall come to something. The shallow nature lives in its impulses, its impressions, its intuitions, its instincts, and very largely in its surroundings. The profound character looks beyond all these and moves …
Rev. A. B. Simpson—Days of Heaven Upon Earth God Alone the Salvation of his People
Look on yon rocks and wonder at their antiquity, for from their summits a thousand ages look down upon us. When this gigantic city was as yet unfounded they were grey with age; when our humanity had not yet breathed the air, tis said that these were ancient things; they are the children of departed ages. With awe we look upon these aged rocks, for they are among nature's first-born. You discover, embedded in their bowels, the remnants of unknown worlds, of which, the wise may guess, but which, nevertheless, …
Charles Haddon Spurgeon—Spurgeon's Sermons Volume 2: 1856 The Majesty of God. --Ps. Xcii.
The Majesty of God.--Ps. xcii. The Lord is King:--upon His throne, He sits in garments glorious: Or girds for war His armour on, In every field victorious: The world came forth at his command; Built on His word its pillars stand; They never can be shaken. The Lord was King ere time began, His reign is everlasting: When high the floods in tumult ran, Their foam to heaven up-casting, He made the raging waves His path; The sea is mighty in its wrath, But God on high is mightier. Thy testimonies, …
James Montgomery—Sacred Poems and Hymns Dialogue i. --The Immutable.
Orthodoxos and Eranistes. Orth.--Better were it for us to agree and abide by the apostolic doctrine in its purity. But since, I know not how, you have broken the harmony, and are now offering us new doctrines, let us, if you please, with no kind of quarrel, investigate the truth. Eran.--We need no investigation, for we exactly hold the truth. Orth.--This is what every heretic supposes. Aye, even Jews and Pagans reckon that they are defending the doctrines of the truth; and so also do not only the …
Theodoret—The Ecclesiastical History of Theodoret Sweet is the Work, My God, My King
[167]Canonbury: Robert Schumann, 1839 Arr. Psalm 92 Isaac Watts, 1719 Sweet is the work, my God, my King, To praise thy Name, give thanks and sing; To show thy love by morning light, And talk of all thy truth at night. Sweet is the day of sacred rest; No mortal cares shall seize my breast; O may my heart in tune be found, Like David's harp of solemn sound. My heart shall triumph in my Lord, And bless his works, and bless his word; Thy works of grace, how bright they shine! How deep thy counsels, …
Various—The Hymnal of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the USA Reprobation.
In discussing this subject I shall endeavor to show, I. What the true doctrine of reprobation is not. 1. It is not that the ultimate end of God in the creation of any was their damnation. Neither reason nor revelation confirms, but both contradict the assumption, that God has created or can create any being for the purpose of rendering him miserable as an ultimate end. God is love, or he is benevolent, and cannot therefore will the misery of any being as an ultimate end, or for its own sake. It is …
Charles Grandison Finney—Systematic Theology Period ii. The Church from the Permanent Division of the Empire Until the Collapse of the Western Empire and the First Schism Between the East and the West, or Until About A. D. 500
In the second period of the history of the Church under the Christian Empire, the Church, although existing in two divisions of the Empire and experiencing very different political fortunes, may still be regarded as forming a whole. The theological controversies distracting the Church, although different in the two halves of the Graeco-Roman world, were felt to some extent in both divisions of the Empire and not merely in the one in which they were principally fought out; and in the condemnation …
Joseph Cullen Ayer Jr., Ph.D.—A Source Book for Ancient Church History Man's Chief End
Q-I: WHAT IS THE CHIEF END OF MAN? A: Man's chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy him for ever. Here are two ends of life specified. 1: The glorifying of God. 2: The enjoying of God. I. The glorifying of God, I Pet 4:4: That God in all things may be glorified.' The glory of God is a silver thread which must run through all our actions. I Cor 10:01. Whether therefore ye eat or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.' Everything works to some end in things natural and artificial; …
Thomas Watson—A Body of Divinity The Knowledge of God Conspicuous in the Creation, and Continual Government of the World.
1. The invisible and incomprehensible essence of God, to a certain extent, made visible in his works. 2. This declared by the first class of works--viz. the admirable motions of the heavens and the earth, the symmetry of the human body, and the connection of its parts; in short, the various objects which are presented to every eye. 3. This more especially manifested in the structure of the human body. 4. The shameful ingratitude of disregarding God, who, in such a variety of ways, is manifested within …
John Calvin—The Institutes of the Christian Religion The Resemblance Between the Old Testament and the New.
1. Introduction, showing the necessity of proving the similarity of both dispensations in opposition to Servetus and the Anabaptists. 2. This similarity in general. Both covenants truly one, though differently administered. Three things in which they entirely agree. 3. First general similarity, or agreement--viz. that the Old Testament, equally with the New, extended its promises beyond the present life, and held out a sure hope of immortality. Reason for this resemblance. Objection answered. 4. …
John Calvin—The Institutes of the Christian Religion 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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