v2 From the mouths of children and babies at the breast you show (what it is to be) strong. But what we often overlook or ignore is that God also remembers the animals — wild and domestic — with Noah in that floating species preserve of … 8 O Jehovah our Lord, how majestic your name is throughout the earth; You have set your splendor even higher than the heavens! It ponders reality as it is now, not hopes for the future. Today, we begin with the first theme, the majesty of God, and we look at the eighth Psalm: “O LORD, our Lord,” David begins by using two different words for “lord” – the first being that most personal name that God gave to Moses – YHWH – and the second, being the more common word for … Those wanting to preach on Psalm 8 and who use a video projector in their sanctuaries will find the awesome beginning of Contact a great addition. Peter spoke of the sore trouble of Jesus in Acts 2:24-28 and insisted that death couldn’t possibly hold Jesus. We are allowed to listen in on the conversation, and to let the Psalm be our own prayer as well. If your group will have a difficult time doing the above, assign one of the following passages to several different group members. (This is) a song of David. O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! Through the praise of children and infants you have established a stronghold against your enemies, to silence the foe and the avenger. Psalm 8:1-9 ESV / 6 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful. In this passage it is clear that God remembers Noah and his human kinfolk. O Lord, our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 8, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2014. He said more than that. The music leader must use Gittith. (Psalm 8:1) The Psalm is directed to the LORD. Psalm 8:1-9 To the director; upon the Gitʹtith. The NT, however, applies Psalm 8, or at least parts of it, to Jesus, the Messiah, at times in view of the world to come. These are not merely the idle reflections of a creative artist. (2021) Sermon Video: Invincible Hope – Week 5: Hope for Everyone (Luke 2:1-21) Sermon Video: Invincible Hope – Week 4: Hope for Seeking Souls (Matthew 2:1-12) Categories. You have set your glory above the heavens. The psalmist goes on to answer his own question: You made him a little lower than the heavenly beings and crowned him with glory and honor (Psalm 8:5). What is man, so mean a creature, that he should be thus honoured! Assure them that even if they choose the same Psalm as someone else it is still appropriate to share theirs. * A Psalm of David. ... which is a reflection of the intelligence and freedom of God; socially, because every time we approach, respect, honor, love, and value our neighbor, we resemble God; and morally, because when we choose to do good above all else and practice mercy and justice, we reflect the holiness of God We rarely remember Job 7:17-18, “What is man, that you make so much of him, and that you set your heart on him, visit him every morning and test him every moment?” (ESV). What is included in that remarkable expression is the revelation of God's purpose for man. (Psalm 8:1-9 NIV) “This psalm,” some once noted, “is an unsurpassed example of what a hymn should be, celebrating as it does the glory and grace of God, rehearsing who He is and what He has done, and relating us and our world to Him... in a spirit of mingled joy and awe.” so sinful a creature, that he should be thus favoured! How excellent is thy name — That is, thy glory, as it is explained in the next clause; in all the earth — The works of creation and providence evince and proclaim to all the world that there is an infinite Being, the fountain of all being, power, and perfection; the sovereign Ruler, powerful Protector, and bountiful Benefactor of all creatures. This is because you have enemies. who hast set thy glory above the heavens. Psalm 8:1-9 Psalm 63:1-4 Psalm 138:1-5 Psalm 9:1,2 Psalm 66:1-5 Title.To the Chief Musician upon Muth-labben, a Psalm of David. Your name is famous in all the wide world. Your glory is over the skies. Psalm 8:1-9 The Greatest Glory is the first sermon in a series on “The Greatest.” If you look in your Baptist hymnals, you will see a song that is based upon this psalm. O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! According to gittith. Turn to page 29. A Psalm of David. v1 LORD, you are our most powerful king. It is a hymn of praise throughout, expressing wonder that Yahweh has made people “a little lower than God” (v. Read this article as a Word Document. A Psalm of David. A. Psalm 8:1-9: Pulpit Commentary Homiletics ... which has greatened the littleness by such nearness of care, and such gifts of dignity. In the use of this Psalm, then, we anticipate that victory, and in the praise we thus celebrate, we go on from strength to strength, till, with him who is our glorious Head, we appear in Zion before God. A psalm of David. Scripture: Psalms 8:1-9, John 16:12-15, Romans 5:1, Matthew 28:16-20, 2 Corinthians 13:11 Denomination: Anglican Summary: How the Trinity works in unity for our redemption The phrase, the name of the LORD, refers to His person, words, works, attributes and perfections. It may refer to the tune to which the Psalm was to be sung, so Wilcocks and others think; or it may refer to a musical instrument now unknown, but common in those days; or it may have a reference to Ben, who is mentioned in 1Ch 15:18, as one of the Levitical singers. First, it is a psalm of David, written under the Holy Spirit's direction. O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens. On its own, Psalm 8 is an unlikely candidate to receive the label “messianic.” It focuses mainly upon God’s ways with humanity in creation, not the Davidic office. Sermon Video: Who Is God? Most of us know of David’s reflections in Psalm 8. The meaning of this title is very doubtful. Psalm 8:1. Commentary on Psalm 8:3-9 (Read Psalm 8:3-9) We are to consider the heavens, that man thus may be directed to set his affections on things above. Covenant with Creation: Genesis 8:1–9:17. Second, I note the superscription "on the Gittith." Generosity Is Not Optional (2 Corinthians 8:1–9) Bible Commentary / Produced by TOW Project As we noted in the introduction, 2 Corinthians 8 and 9 form a separate section of Paul’s letter in which he addresses the topic of the collection for the churches in Judea. This psalm is, in the New Testament, applied to Christ and the work of our redemption which he wrought out; the honour given by the children of men to him (v. 2, compared with Mt. You have set your glory in the heavens. ... That is a small reflection of what this Psalmist is describing. The beginning and ending of the psalm suggest that it is essentially a hymn of praise. Daily Reflection of Creighton University's Online Ministries-----June 18th, 2013 by Tom Bannantine, S.J. Psalm 8:1-9 ESV / 5 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful. These are the words of God. (Psalms 8:1, 9 RSV) It is a psalm of David and most scholars feel that it probably comes from the early part of David's ministry, reflecting his experience as a shepherd boy under the starlit heavens at night alone with his sheep on the hillsides of Judea. Then I look at my micro-self and wonder, Why do you bother with us? Have them take turns reading their Psalm. The psalm foretells the recovery by the Second Adam of the dominion over the earth and all nature, forfeited by the tint Adam. Psalm 8 - To the choirmaster: according to The Gittith. Whole Psalm. “Verses 1-9: The theme of Psalm 8 (“how excellent”), blazes across this Psalm from start to finish (8:1, 9). You have set your glory above the heavens. HINT: Since there are such a large number of resources on this page (>10,000 links) you might consider beginning with the more recent commentaries that briefly discuss all 150 Psalms - Paul Apple (750 pages), Thomas Constable, David Guzik, Bob Utley.For more devotional thoughts consider Spurgeon's The Treasury of David, … The psalmist wants to understand that their meaning starts and ends with the glory of God and who He is. Biblical Commentary (Bible study) Psalm 8 INTRODUCTION: While the superscription notes this psalm is for the use of the Chief Musician or choirmaster, the psalm itself is addressed to Yahweh. W. Wilson, D.D., in loc. Psalm 8:1-9 God's Glory Revealed in the Son of Man . Psalms 8, Coffman Commentaries on the Bible, One of over 110 Bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the Church of Christ, presents a verse level look at the Bible. To the choirmaster: according to The Gittith. PSALMS RESOURCES Commentaries, Sermons, Illustrations, Devotionals. He was made to be a little less than God. There may be an enigmatical reference to Messiah treading the wine-press (Isaiah 63:3; Revelation 19:15). Romans 8:17-23. O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! Both David and Job pondered why God, having such greater power and majesty, should take interest in the human race. Psalm 8:1-9. A David Psalm GOD, brilliant Lord, yours is a household name. As I observe Psalm 8, three introductory observations leap off the page. Psalm 8:1-9: The Supremely Excellent Name: F. B. Meyer, B. I look up at your macro-skies, dark and enormous, your handmade sky-jewelry, Moon and stars mounted in their settings. Perhaps it was while David was attending sheep on a clear night with the stars brightly shining that he picked up … LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! 8 Psalms for Hope When Life Feels Overwhelming,Clarence L. Haynes Jr. - Study from the Bible and be encouraged to grow your faith! Tuesday in the Eleventh Week of Ordinary Time [366] 2 Corinthians 8:1-9 Psalm 146:2, 5-6ab, 6c-7, 8-9a Matthew 5:43-48 . He said that Jesus even in that very hour knew that God was not faithless, that he would not abandon him, that he would find even more of what the Holy Father had already shown and given him—more life, more gladness and joy. All the three psalms, Psalms 8:1-9; Psalms 81:1-16; Psalms 84:1-12, which have this title, are of the joyful kind. He was given this song as a gift from God to humanity. Man has a unique relationship to God. * + 2 Out of the mouth of children and infants + you have established strength On account of your adversaries, To silence the enemy and the avenger. Nursing infants gurgle choruses about you; toddlers shout the songs That drown out enemy talk, and silence atheist babble. PSALM 9 OVERVIEW. Psalm 8 - For the director of music. * A melody of David. Psalm 8. 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