Psalm 70
June 26, 2019This short Psalm is a prayer for a speedy deliverance from enemies. There are two requests here: come quickly and help me and put my enemies to shame.
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Psalm 69
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Along with Psalm 22, this Psalm is the most frequently quoted in the New Testament. The humiliation and rejection of Jesus are clearly seen. Verses 14-20 describe His Gethsemane experience and verse 21 prophesies an event which occurred during His crucifixion.
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Psalm 71
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This Psalm is an expansion of Psalm 70 and it is much more personal. It is a prayer for a quick deliverance from enemies to their confusion and shame.
The Psalmist remembers God’s faithfulness and his trust in God from the time he was just a child. He is now facing a new trial in the older years of his life and it feels like the enemy is winning.
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