Psalm 95/Overview/Introduction
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Author
- Anonymous
Book
- Book 4 of the Psalter (Chapters 90-106)
"Obey his voice today" This title is a memorable phrase that helps remember the unique character and content of this psalm.
Purpose The Purpose was the psalmist's probable intent or reason for writing this psalm.
- To exhort the congregation towards sincere worship
Content The Content is a concise summary of the whole psalm's content.
- Come and bow down before YHWH! Do not harden your heart like your ancestors who hardened their hearts and put YHWH to the test, which is why he denied them entrance into his rest, the Promised Land. Instead of hardening your heart, if you kneel before YHWH as your maker and shepherd, then he will shepherd you and give you rest.
Message The Message is the main idea the psalmist probably wanted the audience to remember upon or after hearing the psalm.
- Entering YHWH's presence requires obeying his voice.