Psalm 49 This Psalm is meant to correct a false impression that you may have. It is addressed to everyone in the world and it is instructional in its nature. The psalmist, who is most likely in exile, has been playing music on his harp while meditating on an imbalance in the state of affairs between rich and poor. He sees the foolish, who trust in their wealth, and the wise, who trust in God, both die. The first four verses are an introduction to the psalmist, his wisdom and the consideration of this problem. They tell us that the psalmist has troubles, and they come from seemingly rich enemies. The enemies surrounding the psalmist trust in their wealth. The psalmist doesn’t expand on the comparison and reveal much about his side of the equation until fully exploring the fate and thinking of the wealthy enemies. It is also noteworthy that the writer concedes that everyone dies including the wise v.10 and that they also cannot take their wealth with them. Redemption has nothing to...
Viewing all the Psalms as Messianic, I will read the Psalms consecutively for 150 days and try to write a outline for teaching with thoughts about the day's Psalm's unique contribution to the revelation of Jesus Christ our Messiah the Word of God and King of kings, the eternal Son of David.