Psa 115:1-3 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Ps 115:1-18: Ps 115 In this hymn of thanksgiving for God’s blessings, the community ascribes all glory to the name of the Lord, who is the true source of hope and blessing. Meanwhile, those who trust in idols are greatly disappointed. The blessing of the Creator of heaven and earth extends to future generations (115:14 ), and especially to the priesthood (115:12 ). Summary for Ps 115:1-3: 115:1-3 The community confesses their faith that God will rescue them for the glory of his name.

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b115:14►

c115:12►

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g42:3►

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iEph 1:11►

‏ Psalms 115:1-3

Summary for Ps 115:1-18: Ps 115 ^a In this hymn of thanksgiving for God’s blessings, the community ascribes all glory to the name of the Lord, who is the true source of hope and blessing. Meanwhile, those who trust in idols are greatly disappointed. The blessing of the Creator of heaven and earth extends to future generations (115:14 ^b), and especially to the priesthood (115:12 ^c).
Summary for Ps 115:1-3: 115:1-3 ^d The community confesses their faith that God will rescue them for the glory of his name.
Summary for Ps 115:2-3: 115:2-3 ^e Where is their God? People deny God’s presence or power when he does not act as they think he should (cp. 14:1 ^f; 42:3 ^g, 10 ^h). However, God is in the heavens—he has all power, authority, and knowledge. He does as he wishes, not what people think he should do. He works out his plans in accord with his will (Eph 1:11 ⁱ) and acts in his own time and in ways he chooses.