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God’s Promises Are Secure
This psalm was written to describe the glorious reign of David. This reveals God’s promise to make David the mightiest king on earth and to keep his descendants on the throne forever (II Samuel 7:8- 16). Even though Jerusalem was destroyed, and kings no longer reign there, this pa …

God’s Enabling Power
God promises David that he will have His power to accomplish His will. This is made known through the amazing splendor of his covenant (vv. 19-37):Made with David’s personality (vv. 19-28 - Majestic, Merciful and Messianic.Made with David’s perpetuality (vv. 29-37) - Made to endu …

The Apparent Suspension of The Covenant
The apparent suspension of the covenant (v. 38-51) - While it was impossible for the Covenant to be cancelled, it certainly was suspended. The psalmist rehearses the things which were evident as he looks at the triumphant Babylonians and the uprooted nation of Israel. He speaks o …