Psalm 85
Episode description
Notice what the Psalm says about the nature of God-
85:3-5 speaks of God's fury, burning anger, indignation, angry, anger
85:7, 10 God's lovingkindness
85:10, 11 God's truth or faithfulness
85:10, 11, 13 God's righteousness
85:8, 10 speaks of God's peace
The word שוב in Hebrew used twice in vs. 1 and translated in the NASB "restore of captivty." It is used in vs. 3 and translated "turned away." In vs. 4 it is translated "Restore" and "again" in vs. 6 and in vs. 8 "turned back."
How does Jesus fulfill the words of Psalm 85?
85:9 Through Jesus God's glory dwelt among men- John 1:14
85:2 Through the cross God's forgives our iniquity and covers all our sins and 85:7 grants us salvation
85:8 Peace was spoken at His birth- Luke 2:14- at His resurrection- John 20:19, 21, 26
85:10 God's lovingkindness and fatihfulness meet in Christ and the cross
85:10 God's righteousness and peace kiss in Christ and the cross