Jan 03, 2017 mustsee version of psalm 91 has taken us by storm. Dont let the thought of memorizing sixteen verses intimidate you. Psalm 91 first, please read the chapter in your own bible all the way through before joining me in study of this chapter. It is probable that this psalm also was penned by david. Psalm 91 inductive bible study with discussion questions god is our refuge. Free reading plans and devotionals related to psalms 91. If satan can wrongly interpret verses of scripture by taking them in isolation, so can humans. The world, the flesh, the devil psalmsbasics psalm 91 outline vs. I will say to the lord, my refuge and my fortress, my god, in whom i trust. Yet we know david to be a man of valiant action and warrior spirit.
Psalm 91 he who dwells in the shelter of the most high will. Jesus was making another subtle claim to be the son of god and he was willing to do the works of his father. Read these psalms as a group and compare similar expressions. Greek version of the old testament attributes this psalm to david, but that remains in question. Psalm 91 background psalm 91 is a song of wisdom because it gives us advice on how to live life. Psalm 91 the protection of the lord introduction there are so many words that we grow up with that carry with them the definition attached to them by the world. Because thou hast made the lord, which is my refuge, even the most high, thy habitation. Others may want to send the bulletin size international bible lesson home. Psalms chapter 91 kjv king james version 1 he that dwelleth in the secret place of the most high shall abide under the shadow of the almighty 2 i will say of the lord, he is my refuge and my fortress. For he will deliver you from the snare of the fowler. Psalm 51 is one of seven penitential psalms 6, 32, 38, 51, 102, and 143. Below is a graphic that i created with psalm 140 written upon it. This entire chapter of psalm 91 is filled with the goodness and power of god.
H 3427 is a primitive root meaning, to sit down, dwell, remain. Psalm 91 he who dwells in the shelter of the most high. I will say of the lord, he is my refuge and my fortress. Psalm 91 speaks directly to every persons fears and need for safety and security. Though the original author of this psalm is not clearly known moses being one suggestion, it is clear that gods protection of those who draw near to him was uppermost in his mind. Powerful chapters in the bible psalm 91 contextual study. Gods word translation 1 whoever lives under the shelter of the most high will remain in the shadow of the almighty. Psalm 91 personalized from the king james version 1 he that dwelleth in the secret place of the most high shall abide under the shadow of the almighty. For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways. Sturdivant, teacher 1he that dwelleth in the secret place of the most high shall abide under the shadow of the almighty. Please click on the embedded links in this article to read both of these psalms online, and try to commit them to memory. It is protection for my children, grand children and me. Undoubtedly the tempter was right in referring this psalm to the son of god mt 4.
Learning gods love language and learning gods love language workbook will bring you to the place where you can do your own hebrew word study, mining the riches of gods word in the original language by learning the meanings of each hebrew letter and uncovering the builtin. Psalm 91 the assurance given to those who trust in god. I will set him on high, because he hath known my name. After researching psalm 91, i am convinced that moses wrote it. This is the last in our threeweek study of psalms, a book of the bible that has been called the hymnal of the second temple. Some of the ancients were of opinion that moses was the penman, not only of the foregoing psalm, which is expressly said to be his, but also of the eight that next follow it. Study guide for psalm 10 by david guzik blue letter bible. We are studying psalm 91 for sunday, february 27 a popular psalm of trust in gods protection. The imagery of the psalm seems to be in part drawn from that passover night, when the destroying angel passed through egypt, while the faithful and obedient israelites were. Before you read psalm 91, ask the holy spirit to teach you and guide you into all truth john 16. The true author of psalm 91 by rita bennett psalm 91 is one of the most beautiful psalms ever written. Please use the king james bible since that is the one i use in all of these studies. Bible study 1 psalm 91 leaders notes big idea as we bring our troubles and concerns to god and trust in him for care and protection our hearts can find the rest and peace that we long for.
We continue to remember that the psalms are poetic and we think originally. We have been using the prayer, holy spirit, think through me until your ideas become my ideas, or king davids prayer, open my eyes to see the wonderful truths in your law. Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked. There are two distinct voices in the psalm, and each speaks to the trusting believer in the lord. World wide study bible psalms 91 christian classics. The second voice is that of the lord himself who likewise pledges his watch care verses 1416. The psalmist invites us to put our trust and confidence in god because it is only. Psalm 91 inductive bible study guide and questions for. In this example, the lord jesus revealed he regards two of the keys to interpreting verses of scripture correctly are. The enhanced strong says it is used 1088 times in the old testament, being. See how personalizing psalm 91 can help you see gods promises of protection. Psalm 91 1 psalm 91 1 he who dwells in the shelter of the most high will rest in the shadow of the almighty.
Psalm 91 king james version kjv 91 he that dwelleth in the secret place of the most high shall abide under the shadow of the almighty. Psalms 91 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the. He that by faith chooses god for his protector, shall find all in him that he needs or can desire. This bible study on psalms contains outlines, extensive crossreferences, bible study discussion questions, lessons to learn, and applications. Because it shares some of the themes of psalm 90, some think moses was the author. Everything in black is my commentary and must be examined with a king james bible in hand. Some debate about who wrote this psalm, as some versions do not name an author. How would you interpret psalm 51 if the superscription was. Great reminders that he faithfully works on behalf of those who love him. It is not stated in this untitled psalm, but often assumed that david wrote this psalm, because it is arranged in the midst of several psalms that are specifically attributed to david psalms 39. Read psalm 91 slowly and thoughtfully in at least two translations.
This psalm is without a title, and we have no means of ascertaining either the name of its writer, or the date of its composition, with certainly. Visit our inductive bible studies for more studies on this and other books of the bible. There are more reasons to doubt this than to believe it. The jewish doctors consider that when the authors name is not mentioned we may assign the psalm to the last named writer. Psalm 91 study guide last week many of us looked as psalm 90, which painted a bleak picture of this present world with its many troubles things that make us sigh and groan. Sermon notesapril 10, 2016 psalm 91 gods protection. In contrast, the very next psalm, psalm 91, seems to paint an entirely different picture. Because it shares some of the themes and phrases of psalms 27 and 31, some think the author was david. For he will deliver you from the snare of the fowler and from the deadly pestilence. Mustsee version of psalm 91 has taken us by storm youtube. Because this psalm has no title in the midst of several psalms that do, and because it shares some similar themes with psalm 9, some have thought that it was originally the second half of psalm 9.
We arent certain of the time and circumstances of its writing. Psalm 91 is a psalm we need to have stamped on our hearts. This psalm has no title, and therefore the author remains unknown. Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will i deliver him. Psalm 91 a prayer for deliverance click here to open in new window and print another psalm that is a very powerful deliverance prayer is psalm 140.
Everything in black is my commentary and must be examined with a. Psalm 90 precedes it wherein moses prays to god for mercy upon the people that they. He who dwells in the secret place of the most high shall abide under the shadow of the almighty. The first voice assures the faithful of gods protection verses 1. This psalm teaches us that if we live according to gods truth, our lives will see some powerful and positive consequences.
Bob abramson psalms 91 nkjv verse 1 he who dwells in the secret place of the most high shall abide under the shadow of the almighty. You who live in the shelter of the most high, who abide in the shadow of the almighty, 2. Think of memorizing as just another level of studying the psalm. A study of psalm 91lesson 1 springfield aptist hurch rev. Powerful chapters in the bible psalm 91 contextual. Psalm 91 tells of a man, who is able to tread the lion and adder under his feet. I get love, protection and peace when i read this prayer. Because we live in a fearful time, we look for peace and safety. The superscription of psalm 51 alludes to the biblical event of davids affair with bathsheba. Key points from message god promises us rest as we remind ourselves of his power and majesty over all things.
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