A declaration of the blessing of true unity horizontal relationships v. Psalm 3, background and a small message from brother vijayan george. Psalm 3 is traditionally ascribed to king david, in the eleventh century bce. On the climb, they would sing songs known as the songs of ascent. A word list at the end explains all the words that have a star. There are three parts to the substance of this psalm. This most delightful little psalm summons our attention to the exceeding excellence of this grace of unity, and by so doing it invites us to consider what are its elements and conditions. What these songs of ascents were is still debated among scholars. I think it is saying unity is strength and powerful praise is a invitation god will be in the midst. At three verses, this is one of the shortest psalms in the psalter. Originally published by navpress in english as the message. Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity. The basis of christian unity brothers the basis of christian unity is our common relationship to the heavenly father.
Commentary on psalms 3 by matthew henry blue letter bible. God will always visit us when we are at peace and unity with one another. Psalm 3 commentary by nancy koester working preacher. A pilgrim song of david how wonderful, how beautiful, when brothers and sisters get along. Hymns for psalm 3 from, an authoritative index of hymns and hymnals.
In the greek septuagint version of the bible, and in its latin translation in the vulgate, this psalm is psalm 2 in a slightly different numbering system. A psalm of christian unity sermon by dave mcfadden, psalms. In some ways there isnt much more to it than that, but a little background might help us. A psalm of christian unity sermon by dave mcfadden. He wraps up by pointing out the blessing of unitylife. Psalm 3 was a song of greeting, of anticipation, and of celebration of that holy time. A and ascents behold brothers david dwell for good how in is it live of pleasant song to together unity when. We see no reason for depriving david of the authorship of this sparkling sonnet. In these psalms the pilgrims have finally arrived, and now we focus on the certainty of gods promise in psalm 2, the unity of gods people in psalm 3 and the beauty of gods blessing in psalm 4. Psalm 3 is a song of ascentsa song for going up to a high place. God is interested in unity and wants us to be united in love so that his spirit can dwell in the church and in us and families as wellin a place where there is disunity,the spirit of god is far. Living together in unity psalm 3 how good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity. The jewish people sang psalm 3 to express their joy in coming together for worship at the temple, where god promised to meet them.
This psalm is a brief encomium on unity and brotherly love, which, if we did not see the miseries of discord among men, we should think needless. It may be seen, for it is the characteristic of real saints,therefore fail not to inspect it. Its like the dew on mount hermon flowing down the slopes of zion. Psalm 3 kjv behold, how good and how pleasant it is. Last week we looked at god coming to dwell with us. How good and pleasant it is when gods people live together in unity.
Psalm 3 is the fourteenth of fifteen psalms that run from psalm 120 to psalm 4. Psalm 3 msg a pilgrim song of david how wonderful, bible. Apr 12, 2015 psalm 3 was a song of greeting, of anticipation, and of celebration of that holy time. We just celebrated the 240 th anniversary of the united states. David guzik commentary on psalm 3, which speaks of the goodness of unity among the people of god, suggesting how that unity can be maintained. Psalm 3, is exactly what the church of christ jesus is lacking todaythe ministers of god lacks this, the members of church congregation lacks this. Sep 18, 2017 psalm 3, background and a small message from brother vijayan george. Psalm 3 three times a year, devoted hebrew families would leave their homes on a pilgrimage to worship god in jerusalem. Psalm 3 is a psalm about true unity, the unity of the spirit, a unity that gives strength and on which god pours his blessing. In the christian tradition, psalm 3 is often used as a text for the observance of the lords supper, which calls the whole people of god to a family table where all are welcome. Psalm 117, with two verses, is the only shorter psalm. If there be but one god, as god is one, so let them that serve him be one. In our times of conflict and economic distress, psalm 3 is like water on parched ground.
How sad is it to see religion wearing a coat of divers colours. However, scholars say that the psalms were a literary genre unknown at the time of david. The notes explain some of the words with a star by them. This is the fifth psalm of trouble, but there is very little trouble in it compared to the previous four. Jun 04, 2007 psalm 3 is a psalm about true unity, the unity of the spirit, a unity that gives strength and on which god pours his blessing. An easyenglish translation with notes about 1200 word vocabulary on psalm 3.
We are nearing the end of our series on the psalms of ascent, and today we come to a psalm that speaks about living together in christian unity. The symbol of the children of god is peace and unity. The hebrew simply means, how pleasant a thing it is for those who are brethren to dwell. How good and how pleasant it is, when brothers dwell together as one. In some ways there isnt much more to it than that, but a little background might help us think about this a bit more deeply. Psalm 3 niv bible how good and pleasant it is when god. Click here for more messages from the psalms of ascent series. It is like precious oil poured on the head, running down on the beard, running down on aarons beard, down on the collar of his robe. Calvary free presbyterian church 9 mullaghboy hill road magherafelt co londonderry northern ireland bt45 5hq.
Its like costly anointing oil flowing down head and beard,flowi. A word list at the end explains all the words that have a star by them. It is like precious oil poured on the head, running down on the beard, running. David declares how good unity is among gods people, then gives two pictures to communicate it. It is like the precious oil on the head, running down. Psalm 3 1 behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity.
One of the keys to unity in a church is to view your church as. Yes, thats where god commands the blessing, ordains eternal life. Psalm 3 is the 3rd psalm of the book of psalms, generally known in english by its first verse, in the king james version, behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity. Psalm 3 the message bible the blessings of brotherly unity. Strictly there is no hebrew equivalent for the words rendered in unity. Psalm 3 niv bible how good and pleasant it is when. Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brothers to dwell together in unity. The psalm imparts blessing and life to gods people. The topic of the psalm is the joy felt in the reuniting of the nation in its restoration from the scattering and depression of the captivity. Commentary, psalm 3, nancy koester, preaching this week, 2009. Its like costly anointing oil flowing down head and beard, flowing down aarons beard, flowing down the collar of his priestly robes. It may be significant that those three are among the 15 songs of ascents, but i have not been able to determine the significance.
What follows is important and deserves our attention. A pilgrim song of david3how wonderful, how beautiful,when brothers and sisters get along. Valdir fernandes, 12 is an eloquent description of the beauty of the fraternal love, and for this reason, much more appropriate to illustrate a society whose existence depends on those noble principles. Unity should be the main concern of every child god especially in churches at home. Unity in the church is a good and precious thing but sadly all to rare. Psalm 3 begins with an exhortation to behold that is, to take notice. Psalm 3, is exactly what the church of christ jesus is lacking today the ministers of god lacks this, the members of church congregation lacks this.
The bible in contemporary language 2002 by eugene peterson. God is interested in unity and wants us to be united in love so that his spirit can dwell in the church and in us and families as wellin a place where there is disunity, the spirit of god is far. Joy, providence, security, help, communityevery aspect of life were discussed in these psalmswhich have become a picture of the christian life itself. He knew by experience the bitterness occasioned by divisions in families, and was well. It is like the precious oil upon the head, coming down upon the beard, even aarons beard, coming down. Read all of psalm 3 exposition explanatory notes and quaint sayings hints to the village preacher title. Find top church sermons, illustrations, and powerpoints for preaching on psalm 3. Psalm 3 is a short psalm and one that, at first glance, does not have much content. Most of your bibles will have as a title, a psalm or song of ascents or degrees. For there the lord ordained his blessing, life forevermore. People who are divided and estranged from one another need gods call to live together in unity.
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