Study of the verses
lifting up of horns- to assume a confident position, the figure being taken from fighting oxen
This psalm is a celebrative psalm; celebrating the anticipated victory of the Lord over the wicked; and the exaltation of the righteous.
V1- Thanksgiving to God for His wondrous work
V2-6- God warns the wicked not to be proud
V7-8 Psalmist warned the wicked that because God is the Judge, they would experience the fullness of His wrath
V9-10- psalmist declares to praise God forever as He will cut off the defiance of the wicked and exalt the righteous.
Leading Questions:
1)What word/phrase appears the most in this psalm?
Horns (4 x); lift up horns (4x)
2)What does this word signify?
to assume a confident position, the figure being taken from fighting oxen
3)What does the Lord oppose?
Self-reliance instead of God-reliance (v4-5; 7)
My Learning:
Who is God?
He opposes the proud but lifts up to those who lives by faith in Him
How then shall I live?
How to live a confident life?
Be thankful- He is on our side
Be rejoicing- the victory is sure
(Source: Sook San's notes)
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