PSALM PSALM—NOTE ON PSALMS 95:1. This psalm encourages its singers to learn from the rebellion of a previous generation. They should faithfully heed God’s “voice” (vv. Psalms 95:7). The psalm sees the Israelites’ grumbling against Moses at Meribah and Massah as an early indication of their persisten... [ Continue Reading ]
PSALM—NOTE ON PSALMS 95:7 Since worship includes the priests reading and explaining the Scriptures, the worshipers will HEAR HIS VOICE, but they must then believe and obey their great King. This section focuses on the inner self, the HEART, where one accepts or rejects the grace of the covenant. ⇐... [ Continue Reading ]
PSALM—NOTE ON PSALMS 95:11 THEY SHALL NOT ENTER MY REST. In the wilderness context, the “rest” is specifically the land (see Deuteronomy 12:9; finally secured during David’s reign, see 2 Samuel 7:1, 2 Samuel 7:11). Since the singing congregation is already in the land, it seems that the psalm is usi... [ Continue Reading ]