Journal Through the Bible: Week 106 Wednesday

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Psalms 11 and 12


Psalm 11

Does God issue any commands?

• No.

Does God make any promises?

• Upon the wicked God will rain snares, fire and brimstone, and a horrible tempest. He promises that this shall be the portion of their cup.

Does this psalm teach anything about Jesus?

• The LORD is in His holy temple in heaven beholding the children of men. (Jesus is at His right hand.)

Does this psalm teach anything about yet-future events?

• God will behold the countenance of the upright. And conversely the upright shall behold His countenance, too.

Psalm 12

Does God issue any commands?

• No.

Does God make any promises?

• The LORD will cut off those with flattering lips and tongues that speak proud things.
• The LORD promises to arise for the oppression of the poor and for the sighing of the needy.
• The LORD will set the oppressed in a safe place.
• The LORD will preserve His words.

Does this psalm teach anything about Jesus?

• The LORD will preserve his words. Jesus is the eternal word of God. 

Does this psalm teach anything about yet-future events?

• God watches and waits in patience but the day will come when He will arise and rescue His oppressed.