Summary (Kel)
By portraying how the LORD delivers out of the barren wilderness, breaks the bonds of prisoners, restores the sick, and shows his power to mariners in the sea, and by demonstrating God’s providential government of the world, the psalmist motivates the redeemed to praise the LORD forever.
...the psalm is not a historical tracing of experiences, but a description of the many ways that God delivers his people from trouble. This would not mean that the psalm had no relevance for the returning exiles; they would recall the ways the LORD had answered prayers and therefore strengthen their faith.
Structure (Kel)
verses 1–32 form a declarative praise or thanksgiving psalm, and verses 33–42 a wisdom psalm
The pattern followed is a report of the dilemma, prayer, details of deliverance, and finally communal thanksgiving with each group speaking out. There is a double refrain in verses 6 and 8, 13 and 15, 19 and 21, and 28 and 31
Reflection: v.10-11 People sat in darkness and suffered because they had rebelled against God. Even with these people, when they cried out to the LORD in their distress He delivered them v.13 and brought them out of the darkness and sufferings v.14.
Reflection: v.10-11 People sat in darkness and suffered because they had rebelled against God. Even with these people, when they cried out to the LORD in their distress He delivered them v.13 and brought them out of the darkness and sufferings v.14.
When were we in darkness? When were we in the raging sea v.23-27? Remember to cry out to the LORD. We will experience His salvation and then we will give thanks to the LORD for His loyal love and for the amazing things He has done for people.
Audrey
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