Psalm 30: A dedication of the temple

22/07/2025 8 min Temporada 2 Episodio 30
Psalm 30: A dedication of the temple

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David composed Psalm 30 for dedication of the temple, which was not built until after his death.  This is a Psalm of thanksgiving for God’s care and deliverance over the course of life.   1-3 – David begins with three reasons to extol or honor God, deliverance from the attacks of foes; answered prayer in time of sickness; and, rescue from impending death. 4-5 – David now urges fellow worshippers to give praise and thanks to God.  God’s anger is for a moment, but his favor his for a lifetime.   6-7 – God alone is David’s security.  8-10 – David prays for his life that he may continue to praise the LORD for his faithfulness to David. 11-12 – The experience in which sorrow has turned to joy leads David to praise and to thank God forever.  “My glory” means “one’s whole being.”