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Bible Project Chart … Exile and Fall of David’s Kingdom
Promise of a Messianic Kingdom
Don’t forget your promise - Promise of a Kingdom … and a New King
Psalm
They awaited this in anticipation and Hopeful Faith
Closes with
Ps 79
opens with
Psalm 80n = Rich Imagery
In it we are told of a Shepherd
WE are told of a Vine
seems to be an application or explanation of
Genesis
In the Septuigent the translators added something to the Superscription:
A Psalm Concerning the Assyrians (Also )
Many commentators agree that the Background for is the Assyrian invasion and deportation of the Northern Tribes in 722 BC
If this is so …
The Psalm song be set in a time of tragedy … Rooted in Defeat
Possibly the Fall of the Northern Kingdom - - To the Assyrians
This psalm seems to reflect the thoughts of the faithful in light of such a tragedy.
is to be considered a Community lament
80 TO THE CHOIRMASTER: ACCORDING TO LILIES.
A TESTIMONY.
OF ASAPH, A PSALM.
According to Lilies - Literally - Lilies of the Oracle/revelation - Lilies may refer to God’s Love; They are appealing to God on the basis of His covenant love.
Heart of is that Divine Favour has been forfeited, resulting in a double portion of loss:
1) 1-7 – the Flock is in Danger
2) 8-19 – The Vine has been shattered
· Nothing can be remedied except by a restoration of divine favour … See Verses 3, 7, 19
· The Three Tribes of verse 2 are the ancient camp of Ephriam in the marching order of the Lord’s people in the Desert
Numbers 2:
These Tribes of Israel belong to Joseph (Here symbol for God’s People)
Possibly the Fall of the Northern Kingdom - - To the Assyrians
2 Kings 17:
Jerusalem is located in Benjamin’s Territory
This psalm seems to reflect the thoughts of the faithful in light of such a tragedy.
Benjamin’s name = Son of My Right Hand
is to be considered a Community lament
One last note before we get to Outline … Asaph - One of the Musicians of Israel - Chief Musicians
David made him leader of the choral worship (16:4–5).
The ‘sons of Asaph’ remained the senior family of musicians until the Restoration (1 Ch. 25; 2 Ch.
20:14; 35:15; Ezr.
3:10; Ne. 11:17, 22; 12:35), primarily as singers and cymbalists.
3 Words
1.Desperation 1-7
Henry David Thoreau wrote in “Walden.”
“The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation.”
Shepherd of Israel - Even in their despair … The Lord is Still their shepherd … even when they dont feel like
Genesis
Genesis
Enthroned upon the Cherubim - Their Shepherd Lord/King is enthroned in the Temple above the Golden Cherubim (Ark of the Covenant)
This Shepherd … Is the Covenant Keeping God who resides in their midst
yv. 2 “Ephraim and Benjamin and Manasseh” Rachel’s sons Joseph (v. 1) and Benjamin (v. 2) represent the Northern and the Southern kingdoms, respectively.
Ephraim and Manasseh were Joseph’s sons.
In these three tribes marched directly behind the ark of the covenant and the Levitical priests.
Cf.
; ; and 81:5.
vv. 3, 7, 19 Refrain In the increasingly emphatic refrain (note the progressive lengthening of the divine title), the psalmist voices the prayer of God’s people for their restoration.
vv. 3, 7, 19 Refrain In the increasingly emphatic refrain (note the progressive lengthening of the divine title), the psalmist voices the prayer of God’s people for their restoration.
They need the restoring and refreshing of their souls that only the Shepherd can provide (cp.
).
yv. 3 “cause Your face to shine upon us” God’s face “shining upon” someone is symbolic of His favor.
Compare the Aaronic blessing in .
They need the restoring and refreshing of their souls that only the Shepherd can provide (cp.
).
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v. 3 “cause Your face to shine upon us”
God’s face “shining upon” someone is symbolic of His favour.
Compare the Aaronic blessing in .
Numbers 6:
4 - How long will you be angry with your people’s prayers?
THIS IS THE 100th Question in the book of Psalms
Unlike -
has no notes of confession or penitence
Were they asking for the wrong things?
Or did their conduct ensure that their prayers went unanswered?
Or did they face the same situation many people today do?
They just dont understand why their prayers are hindered?
All they knew … life was hard, harsh and painful
5 - Tears were their daily food and drink - This (Even in a time of siege … they had in great supply)
They were desperate
have you ever had to reach the end of your rope … or get knocked on your baCK BEFORE YOU LOOKED UP
2.Perplexity 8-15
They were not only desperate … they were also perplexed … Look over at v:12 … Key Word = WHY
is rooted in military defeat.
It’s the prayer of a worship leader crying out to God on behalf of his nation: ‘Where have you gone, God?
Why have you deserted us?’The Vine From Egypt? = Israel redeemed out of Egypt
The Vine From Egypt? = Israel redeemed out of Egypt
Use of Vine for Israel - The People of God is Common
Genesis 49:
Matthew 21:33-4
vv:10-11 - Probably refer to the conquests in the book of Joshua
The Sea = The Med
The River = Euphrates
12 = the Perplexity … It doesnt make sense to them
Verse 13 - the Boar from the Forest =
The boar might symbolize Assyria and her invasion of Israel and Judah.
Assyria carried the northern ten tribes into captivity (722 B.C.).
Ancient rabbis identified a letter in the Hebrew word translated “forest” as the middle letter of the Psalter.
vv:14-15
Vine, Stock, and son are all parallel here …
Israel = Son
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