PSALM 24

Psalm 24

Three main parts:

A. vv. 1-2, Creation

B. vv. 3-6, Godly man

C. vv. 7-10, Ultimate King

A. Creation

Earth, seas, and rivers were created and established by the LORD. Note that the LORD is a personal name. It’s not just a force or abstract deity – it is YHWH whose name is Living One. Therefore, He is the source of live for the universe!

 

B. We had a similar double question in psalm 15 – who can?

“Requirements”:

1. Clean hands

2. Pure heart

3. Does not life up his soul to what is false – doesn’t participate in idolatry

4. Does not swear deceitfully

Lord’s response:

1. Blessing

2. Righteousness

3. Generational establishment

 

C. Ultimate King

Military commander of the [angelic] armies (cp. Joshua 5:13-15 and Luke 2:13-14).

He comes through the gates and doors – why gates first?

See the promise of God to Abraham, Gen. 22:17

And its fulfilment, Matthew 16:16-18