111:9The ransom here pictures the rescue by God of the!sraelites from Egypt and the future return from captivity in Babylon (see Deuteronomy 7:8; Jeremiah 31:11). Ransom means “to free from captivity by paying a price.” All people were being held in slavery by sin until Jesus paid the price to free us—giving his life as a perfect sacrifice. Before Jesus offered himself as a sacrifice for sin, people were not permitted into God's presence {the Most Holy Place); now, all believers can freely approach God's throne through prayer and have God in their lives through the Holy Spirit.
Life Application Study BiblePsalmsChapter 111
Psalm 111
New Living Translation · Life Application Study Bible · Original page: 964
111Psalm 111
1as I meet with his godly people.
2How amazing are the deeds of the LORD!All who delight in him should ponder them.
3Everything he does reveals his glory and majesty.His righteousness never fails.
4He causes us to remember his wonderful works.How gracious and merciful is our LORD!
5He gives food to those who fear him;he always remembers his covenant.
6He has shown his great power to his peopleby giving them the lands of other nations.
7Althe does is just and good,and all his commandments are trustworthy.
8They are forever true,to be obeyed faithfully and with integrity.
9He has paid a full ransom for his people.He has guaranteed his covenant with them forever.What a holy, awe-inspiring name he has!
10Fear of the LORD is the foundation of true wisdom. All who obey his commandments will grow in wisdom. Praise him forever! Theme: The advantages of having faith in God. God guards the minds and actions of those who follow his commands.
Author: Anonymous
1 1 2 1 Praise the LORD!How joyful are those who fear the LORD
Life Application Notes 2 notes
111:10The only way to become truly wise is to fear (revere) God. This same thought is expressed in Proverbs 1:7-9. Too often people want to skip this step, thinking they can become wise by life experience and academic knowledge alone. But if we do not acknowledge God as the source of wisdom, then our foundation for making wise decisions is shaky and we are prone to mistakes and foolish choices.