Psalms 114
1When Israel came out of Egypt,Jacob from a people of foreign tongue, 2Judah became God’s sanctuary,Israel his dominion. 3The sea looked and fled,the Jordan turned back; 4the mountains leaped like rams,the hills like lambs. 5Why was it, sea, that you fled?Why, Jordan, did you turn back? 6Why, mountains, did you leap like rams,you hills, like lambs? 7Tremble, earth, at the presence of the Lord,at the presence of the God of Jacob, 8who turned the rock into a pool,the hard rock into springs of water.
Study Context for Psalms 114
As you study Psalms 114, keep in mind the overarching themes of this old testament book: Worship, Lament, Praise. Observe how the specific events or teachings in this chapter contribute to the book's broader message.
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Observation: What does Psalms 114 reveal about the character and nature of God? What does it reveal about humanity?
Application: How does the truth presented in this chapter change how you should live, think, or pray today?
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