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Psalms in Poetic Form: Psalm 76
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Psalm 76 is in the Leviticus book of the Psalms (73—89). The Old Testament book of Leviticus focuses on matters in the sanctuary: the priesthood, ceremonial laws, and feasts. Almost all of these 17 Psalms mention the sanctuary and God’s relation to it. This Psalm shows the enemies of the sanctuary being destroyed.
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Psalms in Poetic Form: Psalm 75
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Psalm 75 is in the Leviticus book of the Psalms (73—89). The Old Testament book of Leviticus focuses on matters in the sanctuary: the priesthood, ceremonial laws, and feasts. Almost all of these 17 Psalms mention the sanctuary and God’s relation to it. This Psalm shows the Messiah who is righteous and humble overcoming the prideful, who lift up their own “horn” in wickedness.
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Psalms in Poetic Form: Psalm 74
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Background
Psalm 74 is in the Leviticus book of the Psalms (73—89). The Old Testament book of Leviticus focuses on matters in the sanctuary: the priesthood, ceremonial laws, and feasts. Almost all of these 17 Psalms mention the sanctuary and God’s relation to it. In this Psalm, the sanctuary is invaded by God’s enemies.
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Psalms in Poetic Form: Psalm 73
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Background
Psalm 73 opens the Leviticus book of the Psalms (73—89). The Old Testament book of Leviticus focuses on matters in the sanctuary: the priesthood, ceremonial laws, and feasts. Almost all of these 17 Psalms mention the sanctuary and God’s relation to it. Psalm 73 shows the heartache of those who are outside God’s “sanctuary” and His blessings.
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Psalms in Poetic Form: Psalm 72
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The Exodus book in Psalms is composed of Psalms 61-72, showing the Messiah’s great atoning work. Psalm 72 brings the great story of God redeeming His people from Egypt with mighty signs and wonders to a close. It concludes with the following benediction and double Amen: “Blessed be the Lord God, the God of Israel, who only doeth wondrous things. And blessed be his glorious name for ever: and let the whole earth be filled with his glory; Amen, and Amen.”
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Psalms in Poetic Form: Psalm 71
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The Exodus book in Psalms is composed of Psalms 61-72 and shows the Messiah’s great atoning work. Psalm 71 is praise for God’s help in promising to send the Messiah as redeemer.
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Psalms in Poetic Form: Psalm 70
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The Exodus book in Psalms is composed of Psalms 61-72 and shows the Messiah’s great atoning work. Psalm 70 is a plea for God’s help in times of trouble.
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Psalms in Poetic Form: Psalm 69
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Psalms 61-72 complete the Exodus book in Psalms and show the Messiah’s great atoning work. Psalm 69 is filled with scriptures that are quoted in the gospels about Christ’s final hours, death upon the cross, and events following.
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Psalms in Poetic Form: Psalm 68
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Psalms 61-72 complete the Exodus book in Psalms and show the Messiah’s great atoning work. Psalm 68 gives the solution to problems raised in Psalms 61-67. It is a longer Psalm than the previous seven Psalms and unites them by showing the redeeming work of the Messiah.