Book of Psalms: Chapter 1-3: January 23, 2021; www.seachord.org

 

Book of Psalms: Chapter 1-3                              January 23, 2021 

The Book of Psalms 1:1-6 – Meaning of the Book of Praises 

·      Psalms is Israel’s Hymnal.

·      It is poetry with strong theology.

·      The Book of Psalms is quoted in the NT more than any other book in Old Testament.

·      The Book of Psalms covers the Prophecy of Jesus’s birth, betrayal, agony, death, resurrection, ascension, coming again in glory, and His worldwide reign in the future. 

The Way of the Righteous individual and the way of the Wicked 

Contrast:  2 people, 2 ways, 2 destinies 

God sees 2 different type of people, righteous who are in Jesus, who is led by the Holy Spirit and the wicked who are in Adam, who are led by the spirit of Satan. 

Psalms 1:1 How blessed is the person, who does not take the advice of the wicked, who does not stand on the path with sinners, and who does not sit in the seat of mockers. 

·      We have Joy if we do not follow evil men’s advice,

·      Do not hang around with sinners and follow their advice,

·      Scoffing at the things of God

·      Notice this Psalm starts with a beatitude. 47 Times Blessed in Psalms 

This verse presents an ideal righteous person; We who are in the world but not affected by the world. 

Psalms 1:2 But he delights in the LORD's instruction, and meditates in his instruction day and night. 

·      Thinking about Jesus Laws and commands is to the soul what digestion if to the body.

·      Our enjoyment is in the things of God, especially the Word of God

·      We should be thinking about Jesus Ways and to follow him more closely 

Psalms 1:3 He will be like a tree planted by streams of water, yielding its fruit in its season, and whose leaf does not wither. He will prosper in everything he does. 

·      We will be like a fruitful tree, a green and flourishing tree

·      With the Holy Spirit in us we will prosper in many ways, by the grace of Jesus 

Psalms 1:4 But this is not the case with the wicked. They are like chaff that the wind blows away. 

·      The wicked have no stability,

·      wind will blow them away,

·      judgment will come to them. 

Psalms 1:5 Therefore the wicked will not escape judgment, nor will sinners have a place in the assembly of the righteous. 

·      The wicked will not stand among the righteous

·      The wicked will not escape judgment 

Psalms 1:6 For the LORD knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will be destroyed. 

·      We know Jesus watches over us and provides for us

·      The wicked ways will end in disappointment, ruin, and perish. 

2 people, 2 ways, 2 destinies, is what we just covered. 

The Book of Psalms 2:1-12 

The Voice of the Nations {2:1-3} – The future Kingdom of the Father and Jesus 

Psalms 2:1 Why are the nations in an uproar, and their people involved in a vain plot? 

·      David psalm concerns him, prophecy refers to Jesus and then, end times

·      Nations are fools to try to outwit God 

Psalms 2:2-3 As the kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers conspire together against the LORD and his anointed one, they say, (3) "Let us tear off their shackles from us, and cast off their chains." 

·      Why would the kings of the earth attempt to withstand the very King of the universe.  The Father and Jesus. 

·      They are Inspired by Satan to withstand.

·      The Holy Spirit is speaking of the kings of the earth. 

·      What shackles, bands or chains, End Time

·      Marriage, laws, ordinances and truths, the restraints of government

·      The wicked say they will cast off the laws of The Father and Jesus

·      Free ourselves from all this slavery to God {that is what we hear today}

·      A move toward lawlessness – defund the Police 

The Voice of the Father {2:4-6} 

Psalms 2:4-5 He who sits in the heavens laughs; the Lord scoffs at them.  (5)  In his anger he rebukes them, and in his wrath he terrifies them: 

·      The Fathers laughs scornfully at an attack on His Son,

·      The Father is amused by all their puny plans

·      The Father rebukes them and fills them with fear. 

Psalms 2:6 "I have set my king on Zion, my holy mountain." 

The Father is speaking.  His King, Jesus, will be set upon the throne in Jerusalem.

The Father tells us that Jesus will reign from Jerusalem. 

Kingdom of God during the Millennium will reign from Jerusalem. 

The Voice of the Son {2:7-9} 

Psalms 2:7 Let me announce the decree of the LORD that he told me: "You are my son, today I have become your Father. 

·      The Son of God is also declared to be the King, the true Anointed, the Christ

·      Jesus will reveal the everlasting purposes of God 

This verse was quoted by the apostle Paul when he preached in Antioch and was talking about the resurrection of Jesus Christ: 

**Acts 13:33 he has fulfilled for us, their descendants, by raising Jesus. As it is written in the second Psalm, 'You are my Son. Today I have become your Father.' 

Psalms 2:8 Ask of me, and I will give you the nations as your inheritance, the ends of the earth as your possession. 

·      Inheritance is the natural right of the Son,

·      Not only the Israelites people but the Gentiles also. 

·      The Father will give to Jesus if He ask, all the nations of the world. 

Psalms 2:9 You will break them with an iron rod, you will shatter them like pottery." 

·      The future rule of the Jesus would be absolute.

·      There would be no rebellion.

·      Rule them with an iron rod;

·      Smash them like clay pots 

The Rod of Iron.  John quotes: 

**Revelation 2:27 that one 'will rule them with a rod of iron and will dash them to pieces like pottery', just as I have received authority from my Father.

The Voice of the Spirit {2:10-12} 

Psalms 2:10 Therefore, kings, act wisely! Earthly rulers, be warned! 

God just gave a warning to the rulers of the nations to act wisely, listen while there is still time. 

Psalms 2:11 Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling. 

**Hebrews 12:28 Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful and worship God in reverence and fear in a way that pleases him. 

Psalms 2:12 Kiss the son before he becomes angry, and you die where you stand. Indeed, his wrath can flare up quickly. How blessed are those who take refuge in him. 

Notice, Psalms 2:10: about the Mind:  Be wise and Be instructed by Jesus.

Notice, Psalms 2:11: Serve Him, Jesus

Notice, Psalms 2:12: The Will, Kiss the Son, is homage to Jesus. 

The world kings and all peoples were presented with a clear choice. They could either love and respect the Lord’s Anointed, Jesus and so experience His great blessing, or they could refuse to submit, and incur God’s wrath. 

Notice this Psalm ends with a beatitude.  

Psalms 3:1-8 

Psalms 3-7 forms a bridge, a connection between two Messiah psalms. Psalm 2 is the prophetic rejection of God’s anointed, and Psalm 8 is His ultimate victory as the Messiah. 

In these five psalms we have the record of Israel’s trials, sorrows, confusions, problems, and sins. We also see their confidence in God, the promises of God, and their prayers for deliverance. 

Also, a prophecy for the Great Tribulation - The direct application to the Godly remnant in the nation of Israel during the Great Tribulation 

There is a view among the scholars that these Psalms applies to God’s people everywhere at any time in the history of the world:

If we look at the psalms from this point of view, they will become more meaningful to each of us we read, study and think about them! 

This psalm came out of the personal experience of David.  It tells us what went on in the heart of David when he had to flee from Jerusalem when Absalom, his son, rebelled against him. 

Psalms 3:1 A Psalm of David When He Fled from Absalom His Son. LORD, how they have increased who trouble me! Many are they who rise up against me. 

David was saying So many enemies are seeking to harm me. 

Psalms 3:2 Many are saying about me, "God will never deliver him!" Selah 

·      There was one individual, his son Absalom, who troubled him greatly;.

·      Interesting, David’s friends had also become his foes because they were advising him that no one would help him, not even God. 

·      Really, It would be hard to kill your own children. 

Psalms 3:3 But you, LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, and the one who lifts up my head. 

Shields are for protection.  Lord gives encouragement. David head was bowed in shame. 

Psalms 3:4 I cry aloud to the LORD, and he answers me from his holy mountain. Selah  {from His Temple in Jerusalem} 

Men may say that God has forsaken him, but David knows that it is not so. 

He affirms his trust in God, nevertheless.  God was his “shield.” He trusted God’s promises (2 Sam 7). God would “lift up his head” and restore him to his throne (Ps 27:6; 2 Sam 15:30). God was still on His throne! 

Psalms 3:5 I lie down and sleep, I wake up, because the LORD sustains me. 

·      God’s gift of rest may be given even in the most troubling times.

·      The Lord watches over us in our sleep of peace. 

Psalms 3:6 I will not fear multitudes of people, who set themselves against me on every side. 

When God is our protector, there is no need to fear 10 thousand people. 

The Lord works on our behalf even when we sleep (Ps 121:3,4; 127:2). This Psalms 3 is a morning psalm; Psalm 4 is an evening psalm on the same events (Ps 4:8).  

Things we have to remember, not only past but present experience in our lives is why we can have confidence and faith in Jesus, our Lord. 

Psalms 3:7 Arise, LORD! Deliver me, my God! For you strike the jaw of all my enemies, and you break the teeth of the wicked.  {Save me} 

Have you heard the saying to our enemies, hope your teeth fall out before thanksgiving. 

Psalms 3:8 Deliverance comes from the LORD! May your blessing be on your people. Selah 

·      Our salvation comes from Lord Jesus at our change when He returns to the earth.

·      Some translations view this as a prayer in both the present and future tense.  

·      The Psalm concludes with a prayer for a blessing on God’s people. 

Tribulation: Satan Wrath: January 16, 2021; www.seachord.org

 

Tribulation:  Satan Wrath                            January 16, 2021 

We will look at and cover what will happen during the 2^nd half of the 3.5 years Great Tribulation.  The last half of the half is broken down into two main sections. Satan Wrath / Jacob Trouble and God’s Wrath / Day of the Lord.  Today, we will cover the Scriptures concerning Satan Wrath that is in the Bible. 

Antichrist Signs peace Treaty with Israel {Judah}, for overall Peace, 

1 Thessalonians 5:3 When people say, "There is peace and security," destruction will strike them as suddenly as labor pains come to a pregnant woman, and they will not be able to escape. 

Midpoint Tribulation:  Start of Last 3.5 years - Great Tribulation, 

Matthew 24:21-22 because at that time there will be great suffering, the kind that has not happened from the beginning of the world until now and certainly will never happen again.  (22)  If those days had not been limited, no one would survive. But for the sake of the elect, those days will be limited. 

Satan Wrath 

Sacrifices, the Jews are doing, are stopped by the Antichrist (Beast) after

3.5 years of 7 years period, of the tribulation is a time of peace.  The Antichrist {Beast} then starts their 3.5 years reign on the earth.  

Daniel 9:27 Then he shall confirm a covenant with many for one week; But in the middle of the week He shall bring an end to sacrifice and offering. And on the wing of abominations shall be one who makes desolate, Even until the consummation, which is determined, Is poured out on the desolate." 

Souls died for the Word of God: Fifth Seal Open, {Rev 6:9-11} 

Revelation 6:9-11 When He opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slain for the word of God and for the testimony which they held.  (10)  And they cried with a loud voice, saying, "How long, O Lord, holy and true, until You judge and avenge our blood on those who dwell on the earth?"  

(11)  Then a white robe was given to each of them; and it was said to them that they should rest a little while longer, until both the number of their fellow servants and their brethren, who would be killed as they were, was completed. 

Jesus description of the last half of the Tribulation {Matt 24:15-29} 

Abomination of Desolation, Man of Sin Revealed, 

Economic Babylon Religion, Falling away, 

It says Holy Place, Sanctuary, does not mean there has to be a Temple.  It can be a tabernacle with a Holy Place and not a Temple. 

The Abomination of Desolation: Altars to idols were set up in Jerusalem and on December 16, 167 B.C. the Jews were ordered to offer unclean sacrifices and to eat swine’s flesh or be penalized by death.  Rome made Torah reading punishable by death, slaughtered a pig on the Altar and erected an idol to Zeus in the Holy of Holies” 

Jesus said this will happen again. 

Matthew 24:15-16 "Therefore when you see the ''Abomination of Desolation,' spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place" (whoever reads, let him understand), (16) "then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. {hid for 3.5 years} 

Daniel 11:31 Armed forces will arise from his midst, and they'll desecrate the fortified Sanctuary, abolish the daily sacrifice, and establish the destructive desecration. 

Daniel 12:11 "And from the time that the daily sacrifice is taken away, and the abomination of desolation is set up, there shall be one thousand two hundred and ninety days. 

Mark 13:14 "So when you see the 'Abomination of Desolation,' spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing where it ought not" (let the reader understand), "then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains.   {this is when individuals from Jerusalem flee to Petra} 

2 Thessalonians 2:3-4 Do not let anyone deceive you in any way, for it will not come unless the rebellion takes place first and the man of sin, who is destined for destruction, is revealed.  (4)  He opposes and exalts himself above every so-called god and object of worship. As a result, he seats himself in the sanctuary of God and himself declares that he is God. 

2 Thessalonians 2:9-10 The coming of the lawless one will be accompanied by the power of Satan. He will use every kind of power, including miraculous signs, lying wonders, (10)  and every type of evil to deceive those who are dying, those who refused to love the truth that would save them. 

War in Heaven, Satan sent to earth, Satan Wrath starts 

Revelation 12:7-14…Summary:  War in heaven, dragon waged war, was thrown down to the earth with great wrath.  Satan persecuted the woman who gave birth to the male child. The woman fled into the wilderness, for 3.5 years from Satan.  

Revelation 12:7-9 Then a war broke out in heaven. Michael and his angels fought with the dragon, and the dragon and its angels fought back.  (8)  But it was not strong enough, and there was no longer any place for them in heaven.  (9)  The huge dragon was hurled down. That ancient serpent, called the Devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world, was hurled down to the earth, along with its angels. 

Revelation 12:10-11 Then I heard a loud voice in heaven say, "Now the salvation, the power, the kingdom of our God, and the authority of his Messiah have come. For the one who accuses our brothers, who accuses them day and night in the presence of our God, has been thrown out.  (11)  Our brothers conquered him by the blood of the lamb and by the word of their testimony, for they did not cling to their lives even in the face of death. 

Revelation 12:12 So be glad, heavens, and those who live in them! How terrible it is for the earth and the sea, because the Devil has come down to you, filled with rage, knowing that his time is short!" 

Revelation 12:13-14 When the dragon saw that it had been thrown down to the earth, it pursued the woman who had given birth to the boy.  (14)  However, the woman was given the two wings of a large eagle so that she could fly away from the serpent to her place in the wilderness, where she could be taken care of for a time, times, and half a time.  3 and half years 

Fall of Jerusalem, half of city taken into slavery, 

Zechariah 14:1-2  "Look! A day is coming for the LORD, when your plunder will be divided among you.  (2)  I will gather all the nations against Jerusalem, to lay siege against it. The city will be captured, the houses will be ransacked, the women raped, and half of the city will go into exile, but the remaining people will not be cut off from the city. 

Israel Remnant Flee, petition Jesus return, and Hid in Edom for Safety for 3.5 years 

Hosea 5:15 "I will leave and go back to my place until they admit their offense and seek my face. When affliction comes to them, they will eagerly seek me." 

Matthew 24:16 then those who are in Judea must flee to the mountains. 

Matthew 24:21 because at that time there will be great suffering, the kind that has not happened from the beginning of the world until now and certainly will never happen again. 

Revelation 12:15-17 From its mouth the serpent spewed water like a river behind the woman in order to sweep her away with the flood.  (16)  But the earth helped the woman by opening its mouth and swallowing the river that the dragon had spewed from its mouth.  (17)  The dragon became angry with the woman and went away to do battle against the rest of her children, the ones who keep God's commandments and hold on to the testimony about Jesus. 

Revelation 12:18 Then the dragon stood on the sand of the seashore. 

Revelation 13:1 And the dragon stood on the sand of the seashore. Then I saw a beast coming up out of the sea, having ten horns and seven heads, and on his horns were ten diadems, and on his heads were blasphemous names. 

Revelation 13:4-5 They worshiped the dragon because it had given authority to the beast. They also worshiped the beast, saying, "Who is like the beast, and who can fight a war with it?"  (5)  The beast was allowed to speak arrogant and blasphemous things, and it was given authority for 42 months. 

Revelation 13:7-8 It was allowed to wage war against the saints and to conquer them. It was also given authority over every tribe, people, languages, and nation.  (8)  All those living on earth will worship it, everyone whose name is not written in the Book of Life belonging to the lamb that was slaughtered from the foundation of the world. 

Revelation 13:11-14 I saw another beast coming up out of the earth. It had two horns like a lamb and it talked like a dragon.  (12)  It uses all the authority of the first beast on its behalf, and it makes the earth and those living on it worship the first beast, whose mortal wound was healed.  (13)  It performs spectacular signs, even making fire come down from heaven to earth in front of people.  (14)  It deceives those living on earth with the signs that it is allowed to do on behalf of the first beast, telling them to make an image for the beast who was wounded by a sword and yet lived.  Lamb Like Jesus, signs - witness 

Revelation 13:15-16 The second beast was allowed to impart life to the image of the first beast so that the image of the beast could talk and order the execution of those who would not worship the image of the beast.  (16)  The second beast forces all people—important and unimportant, rich and poor, free and slaves—to be marked on their right hands or on their foreheads, 

Revelation 13:17-18 so that no one may buy or sell unless he has the mark, which is the beast's name or the number of its name.  (18)  In this case wisdom is needed: Let the person who has understanding calculate the total number of the beast, because it is a human total number, and the sum of the number is 666. 

2 Witness Ministry Start to Witness to World in Jerusalem for 3.5 years  

Revelation 11:1-6 Then I was given a stick like a measuring rod. I was told, "Stand up and measure the Temple of God and the altar, and count those who worship there.  (2)  But don't measure the courtyard outside the Temple. Leave that out, because it is given to the nations, and they will trample the Holy City for 42 months.  (3)  I will give my two witnesses who wear sackcloth the authority to prophesy for 1,260 days."  (4)  These witnesses are the two olive trees and the two lamp stands standing in the presence of the Lord of the earth.  (5)  And if anyone should want to hurt them, fire comes out of their mouths and burns up their enemies. If anyone wants to hurt them, he must be killed in this manner.  (6)  These witnesses have authority to close the heavens in order to keep rain from falling while they are prophesying. They also have authority to turn bodies of water into blood and to strike the earth with any plague, as often as they desire. 

Time of Jacob’s Trouble Starts 

Time of Israel’s trouble.  Jacob’s Trouble is the Old Testament name for Tribulation. 

The “time of Jacob’s Trouble,” when divine wrath is poured out upon apostate {Christian} and Judah {Judaism} alike. 

Daniel 12:1 "At that time Michael shall stand up, The great prince who stands watch over the sons of your people; And there shall be a time of trouble, Such as never was since there was a nation, Even to that time. And at that time your people shall be delivered, Everyone who is found written in the book. 

Jeremiah 30:4-5 Now these are the words that the Lord spoke concerning Israel and Judah.  (5)  "For thus says the LORD: 'We have heard a voice of trembling, Of fear, and not of peace. 

Jeremiah 30:6-9 Ask now, and see, Whether a man is ever in labor with child? So why do I see every man with his hands on his loins Like a woman in labor, And all faces turned pale?  (7)  Alas! For that day is great, So that none is like it; And it is the time of Jacob's trouble, But he shall be saved out of it.  (8)  'For it shall come to pass in that day,' Says the LORD of hosts, 'That I will break his yoke from your neck, And will burst your bonds; Foreigners shall no more enslave them.  (9)  But they shall serve the LORD their God, And David their king, Whom I will raise up for them. 

Focus of “Jacob’s trouble” is Israel. He is going to cleanse those who enter the Millennium. 

Magog Invasion in Israel, conquered Jerusalem – Gog, Ezekiel 38, 39 

Gog and Magog show up again at the end of the Millennium? Magog is a people; but how can Gog still be alive after 1000 years? Unless He is a demon king. 

“Magog” is a people;

“Gog” is demon title of the king. 

The occasion in which God Himself intervenes to quell the ill-fated invasion of Israel by Magog and its allies (Persia, Cush, Phut, Libya, Gomer, Togarmah, Meshech, Tubal: nations listed in Ezekiel 38:3-6). 

Magog was the land of Gog, between Armenia and Cappadocia The name represented Scythian hordes southwest of the Black Sea. 

Ezekiel 38:2-6 "Son of Man, turn your attention toward Gog, from the land of Magog, the chief noble of Meshech, and Tubal. Prophesy this against him:  (3)  'This is what the Lord GOD says: "Watch out! I'm coming after you, Gog, chief ruler of Rosh, Meshech, and Tubal.  (4)  I'm going to turn you around, put hooks into your jaws, and bring you out—you and your whole army—along with your horses and cavalry riders, all of them richly attired, a magnificent company replete with buckler and shield, and all of them wielding battle swords.  (5)  Persia, Cush, and Libya will be accompanying them, all of them equipped with shields and helmets.  (6)  Gomer with all its troops, and the household of Togarmah from the remotest parts of the north with all its troops—many people will accompany you. 

Ezekiel 39:1 "Son of man, prophesy against Gog and say: 'This is what the Sovereign LORD says: I am against you, Gog, chief prince of Meshek and Tubal.   

Ezekiel 39:6 'I'm also going to set fire to Magog, along with those who are settled down and at home in the islands. That's when they'll learn that I am the LORD. 

The Demon King identity.  We know the leader of Gog is a Demon King, this explains how both Gog and Magog could invade Israel at the start of Satan wrath and then reappear at the end of the Millennium invading Israel again. 

Revelation 20:7-8 When the thousand years are over, Satan will be freed from his prison.  (8)  He will go out to deceive Gog and Magog, the nations at the four corners of the earth, and gather them for war. They are as numerous as the sands of the seashore.  {War equipment} 

Amos 7:1-2 {Brenton The Septuagint} Thus has the Lord God shewed me; and, behold, a swarm of locusts coming from the east; and, behold, one caterpillar, king Gog. 

(2)  And it came to pass when he had finished devouring the grass of the land, that I said, Lord God, be merciful; who shall raise up Jacob? for he is small in number. 

Gog the King. the locusts “have no king”. 

Proverbs 30:27 Locusts have no king, but they all swarm in             ranks. 

Revelation 9:3 Locusts came out of the smoke onto the earth, and they were given power like that of earthly scorpions. 

Revelation 9:11 They had the angel of the bottomless pit ruling over them as king. In Hebrew he is called Abaddon, and in Greek he is called Apollyon. 

This shows that Satan is the king and identity as Gog. 

The Magog invasion forces come from the north; Armageddon, from the whole earth.  Magog and its allies come to take spoil; Armageddon, to destroy the Jews. 

Ezekiel 38:16 You'll come up to invade my people Israel like a storm cloud to cover the land. In the last days, Gog, I'll bring you up to invade my land so that the world will learn to know me when I show them how holy I am before their very eyes."'" 

Isaiah 24:20-21 The earth reels to and fro like a drunkard; it sways like a hut; its transgression lies so heavy upon it, that it falls, never to rise again.  (21)  "And it will come about at that time, the LORD will punish the armies of the exalted ones in the heavens, and the rulers of the earth on earth. 

This “Time of Jacob’s Trouble” climaxes in the “Day of the Lord”: (Note that this is 3 1/2 years, not 7, as is so often assumed.)