Third, we learn from the psalmist that we all need somebody to lean on. Another engraved message higher above the doors, along the top of the building, reads "CAST ME NOT OFF IN TIME OF OLD AGE - P.71" which refers to Psalm 71:9. Do what you do so well: get me out of this mess and up on my feet. Psalm 71:7 Parallel Commentaries. This is what Scripture is designed to do! He is an old man with many trials and problems, but he is obviously a joyful man who is able to put his focus on the Lord in the midst of these trials. 71:8, 15); finally, he praises God with his voice and his harp and lyre, (Ps. In you, LORD, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame. When David writes of praising and singing, this is often private (even silent) in quiet times with the Lord. Facebook. Psalm 71: This psalm is clearly the prayer of an elderly man threatened by his enemies (verses 9, 18). My accusers—make them lose face. For our Summer in the Psalms series, Connie Mechler reads & reflects on Psalm 71. This psalm has long been one of my favorites. The Message; Psalm 71 Psalm 71. Last time we looked at the zeal of the Lord. of your strong right arm to this world, Psalm 72 - The regeneration realised. Be a guest room where I can retreat; you said your door was always open! (Psalm 71:12b) takes the thought of Psalm 70:1. One Minute message: Psalm 71. Had fun adding horn to this song by my friend Tommy Vereb. See more of VLTPreach Ministries on Facebook. See more of VLTPreach Ministries on Facebook. Performed on … Email or Phone: Password: Forgot account? 17 O God, from my youth you have taught me, and I still proclaim your wondrous deeds. Psalm 71 teaches us a strong faith in and devotion to God is no guarantee against problems and complications in life. Come on! Compared to its predecessor Psalm 70, Psalm 71 is a less urgent plea for help and a more sturdy statement of hope and trust. Psalm 47-Perdue, Leo G. "'Yahweh Is King over All the Earth': An Exegesis of Psalm 47," Restoration Quarterly 17.2 (1974) 85-98. He had many devoted friends, but also many avowed enemies. Introduction. Do, O my Lord, as Thou sayest, for this is pleasing unto me to hear. Choose always to have less rather than more. From Series: "Don't Miss It" In you, O Lord, I take refuge; Let me never be put to shame. 6. Please note that, he praises God all day long, (Ps. For years, I had verses 17-18 taped onto the wall by my desk, using these words as a prayer … Continue reading "Commentary on Psalm 71:1-6" God, don’t walk off and leave me. Log In. 2004) 55-71. Probably David [possibly Samuel or Jeremiah] as he was getting up into years, and his...hair had turned gray. Genesis 1:2 (Read all of Genesis 1) Earth was a soup of nothingness, a bottomless emptiness, an inky blackness. E.Scott Feather - October 1, 2017 Psalm 71 & Deut. 1-3 I run for dear life to God, I'll never live to regret it. Jump to. John Hagee (November-05-2020) Daily Devotion: Psalm 71:23 - My lips shall greatly rejoice when I sing to You, and my soul, which You have redeemed. Feb 21, 2014 - 1935. "Generally speaking, the younger we are, the less we tend to … by I Gordon. This psalm is a prayer of the psalmist for deliverance from his enemies. 3. Of Four Things which Bring Great Peace "My Son, now will I teach thee the way of peace and of true liberty." One Minute message: Psalm 71. As one would expect he had times of great honor and joy, but also times of untold grief. Create New Account. Psalm 71:17-24 (The Message) You got me when i was an unformed youth, God, and taught me everything i know. Psalm 71:20 (The Message Bible) Genesis 1:1 (Read all of Genesis 1) First this: God created the Heavens and Earth - all you see, all you don't see. THE MESSAGE OF CHRISTMAS FROM THE SHEPHERDS CWH Broadcast date 12/16/12 - An online Bible lesson The Christian Worship Hour is a ministry with great gospel… Psalm 71:1-5 The Message Of Christmas From The Shepherds on Vimeo God's Spirit brooded like a … Psalm 119:71, KJV: "It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes." I will sing of your salvation, O Lord. My God, free me from the grip of Wicked, from the clutch of Bad and Bully. or. Notice that the psalmist senses his message about God will help his generation and generations to come. He reinforces these words with a marvelous statement of his lifelong trust in the Lord (verses 5-8). Do not be far from me (Psalm 71:12a) echoes Psalm 22:11. Psalm 119:71 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Psalm 119:71, NIV: "It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees." The thoughts of Psalm 71:5 seem to be suggested by Psalm 22:9-11. 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