In his sermon on Psalms 111–114, Stephen Davey explains that Psalm 111 celebrates God’s marvelous works—from creation’s wonders like electric eels, migratory birds, and intricate design (noted on page 1) to His acts of redemption—calling believers to study and delight in them. Psalm 112 then shifts to describe the kind of person who fears the Lord, someone whose heart remains steady even in “bad news” (page 2) because he trusts God’s sovereignty. Psalm 113, likely sung at Jewish festivals and perhaps by Jesus and His disciples before His arrest, highlights God’s compassionate care as He stoops to lift the needy and the barren, just as He cared for Hannah. Finally, Psalm 114 recalls Israel’s exodus, the Red Sea, the Jordan River, and Sinai, showing how creation itself obeys God’s commands. Davey concludes that, like the seas and mountains, believers should study God’s works and submit joyfully to His will.
Studying God's Works and Submitting to God's Will
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