Psalm 47

This Psalm seems to follow Jesus' victory at the battle of Armageddon (Revelation 19). Often this psalm is reserved for recognition of Ascension Day. In the synagogue it is recited on New Year's Day (Rosh Hashanah, in September or October).

Gentile nations should openly acknowledge Israel's victorious Warrior-King—47:1-4

1. The call to worship—47:1
   a) Solemn agreement
   b) Joyous celebration
2. The causes of worship—47:2-4
   a) His supremacy is rooted in infinite greatness
   b) His conquering is rooted in inexhaustible power
   c) His choice is rooted in irrevocable love
3. Selah.

Gentile nations should skillfully make music to Israel's sovereign Governor-King—47:5-9

1. Yahweh ascends His royal throne—47:5
2. The call to worship—47:6
3. The cause of worship—47:7-8
   a) His domain is universal
   b) His dominion is universal
4. What will the nations do?—47:9
5. Restatement of 47:5—He is greatly exalted.
6. Compare this with the 2 songs in Isaiah 12:1-3 & 4-6

Take-home truth: Until this psalm is fulfilled, believers must do what the psalmist did, call the world to submit to the sovereign Lord who has gained the victory over the greatest enemies. (Ross)

Prayer: Father, teach me to worship with all my heart and all my soul all the time. Amen.