Psalm 147 Summary - 5 Minute Bible Study
Psalm 147 Short Summary:
Psalm 147 is a psalm of worship. The author gives a list of reasons why God is worthy of praise. Some of the reasons apply specifically to the nation of Israel, while others are more general. God’s power over nature is one of the highlights of the chapter.
Psalm 147 Summary
AUTHOR:
The author of Psalm 147 is unknown.
NEW TESTAMENT REFERENCES:
No Known New Testament References.
THEMES:
Various reasons why God is worthy of worship.
God’s special care of the people of Israel.
DEFINITIONS:
Lyre (147:7) - A small hand-held stringed instrument with a U-shape. It is similar to the harp in that the musician plucks the strings to create the music.
OUTLINE:
A LIST OF REASONS TO PRAISE THE LORD (147:1-20):
Psalm 147 is a psalm of worship listing several reasons to praise the Lord.
The psalmist wrote that God’s delight is in those who worship Him, those who put their hope in His steadfast love.
Some of the reasons for praise that are listed relate directly to Israel and their special relationship with God, but others are more general and applicable to all.
I’ve included a selection of the author’s list below:
God was to be praised, because He built up the city of Jerusalem and gathers the outcasts of Israel.
He strengthened the city and blessed the people within the city walls.
He heals the brokenhearted.
He created the stars and gave them all names.
He elevates the humble and diminishes the wicked.
He manages the clouds and the rainfall which give life to the earth.
He covers the earth with snow, ice crystals, and cold weather.
He feeds the animals that He created.
“He makes the wind blow and the waters flow” (147:18).
APPLICATION:
The psalmist gives us this list of reasons to worship God.
His reasons are very general and apply almost universally.
Take 5 minutes today to make yourself a list more specific to yourself.
What reasons do you personally have to worship?
When I did this, I ended up with around 40 reasons to give thanks and praise.
Looking at that list was a reminder that God has been very good to me.
It was also a reminder that complaining about little inconveniences is foolish because God has blessed me a lot in the larger and more significant areas of my life.