Thou Hast Thrust Sore At Me

Shalom In Yahshua Messiah and welcome once again to our series of teachings in the Tehillim or Psalms. We are studying the 118th division. 


In our last study we showed; from the Scriptures, the dual nature of the prophecy contained in Ps.118:10-12. We learned that the dogs (evil doers or the assembly of the wicked) that compassed about Yahshua at the Cross are representative of the complete fulfillment of this prophecy which comes to pass in Rev.20:7-9. For more on this review click here . 


Today we wish to continue in this fascinating study by studying closely Ps.118:13-14 


Thou hast thrust sore at me that I might fall: but the LORD helped me. The LORD [is] my strength and song, and is become my salvation. 


For those not familiar with these studies we wish to acquaint you with the position that Psalms 118; as with all the Psalms speak of Yahshua and His righteousness as it at the same time conveys the immediate contextual song/prayer/prophecy.(1Pe.1:10-11)




With that in mind we continue with our commentary on the above verses. 

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Verse 13 tells us that Yahshua was sorely thrust at for the purpose that He might fall. Many trials and traps were set for Yahshua. Many of His enemies followed Him and hoped to ensnare Him and to destroy His life. An example of this is found in Lk.4:28,29 "And all they in the synagogue, when they heard these things, were filled with wrath, And rose up, and thrust him out of the city, and led him unto the brow of the hill whereon their city was built, that they might cast him down headlong. The prophecy in Ps.118:13 says "the LORD helped me". How? "But he passing through the midst of them went his way," (Lk.4:30) (see Jhn.8:57-59)


In verse 14 we see that Yahshua would ascribe strength and salvation to YHVH; His Father. This we see here in Jhn.5:19,20 Then answered Jesus and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father do: for what things soever he doeth, these also doeth the Son likewise.I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me. And again Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works. (Jhn.14:10) Here we see that Yahshua ascribes His works to be done by His Abba. And in Mat.11:20-23; and Mat.13:54 this works are described as 'mighty works'. (See also  Lk.22:43) 


And what about YHVH being Yahshua's song? And what about Yahshua ascribing salvation to His Father? 


Until next time........shalom and Ahava In Yahshua. 

They Compassed Me about

Shalom In Yahshua Messiah and welcome once again to our series of teachings in the Tehillim or Psalms. We are studying the 118th division. 


In our last study we showed; from the Scriptures, that Yahshua is the distinguish Personage being spoken of. We shared many Scriptures which clearly pictured Yahshua as the 'Right Hand of YHWH'. For those who may not have studied the previous post, we strongly recommend that you do so before continuing with this post; as one builds on the other.Click here   

In this study we will quickly review what we've learned from the previous one and than continue with : Ps.118:8-12.



REVIEW & ADDITIONAL COMMENTS ON PREVIOUS STUDY:


1. Since Yahshua is the Principal subject of Ps.118 let us now insert this understanding into the verses at hand:


Ps. 118:5--- I called upon the LORD in distress: the LORD answered me, [and set me] in a large place. 


When did Yahshua call upon Yahshua in distress which resulted in Him being set "in a large place"? And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.(Lk.22:44) Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:(Phl.2:9)


Ps.118:6--- The LORD [is] on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me? 


When; during Yahshua's distress/agony, did YHWH show Himself to be on Yahshua's side? And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him.(Lk.22:43)


Ps. 118:7---The LORD taketh my part with them that help me: therefore shall I see [my desire] upon them that hate me. Here, the understanding being conveyed is that since YHWH helped His people in times past, He will now help Yahshua; and to triumph over His enemies. (Our fathers trusted in thee: they trusted, and thou didst deliver them. They cried unto thee, and were delivered: they trusted in thee, and were not confounded.) Ps.22:4,5  And here we see this promise embraced by Yahshua while at court-----Hereafter shall the Son of man sit on the right hand of the power of God.(Lk.22:69)


Ps.118:8,9---[It is] better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.[It is] better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in princes. When they which were about him saw what would follow, they said unto him, Lord, shall we smite with the sword? (Lk.22:49)Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels? But how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be? (Mat.26:51,52)




Today's study:

The Place of a Skull Jerusalem, Israel--photo not mine.

All nations compassed me about: but in the name of the LORD will I destroy them.They compassed me about; yea, they compassed me about: but in the name of the LORD I will destroy them.They compassed me about like bees; they are quenched as the fire of thorns: for in the name of the LORD I will destroy them. (Ps.118:10-12)


When we study these verses and line them up with Ps. 22:12,16 we find something interesting. 


1. We see that this prophecy has two or dual application.
a. At Calvary. And Ps.22:12 lets us know that, in this first application we look not for 'All nations' to compass about Yahshua and be destroyed; but 'Many bulls' or 'dogs' or 'the assembly of the wicked' compass Him. However,
b. At The Judgment of the Great White Throne in the final fulfillment we have all nations gathered as shown here: And when the thousand years are expired, Satan shall be loosed out of his prison,And shall go out to deceive the nations which are in the four quarters of the earth, Gog and Magog, to gather them together to battle: the number of whom [is] as the sand of the sea.And they went up on the breadth of the earth, and compassed the camp of the saints about, and the beloved city: and fire came down from God out of heaven, and devoured them.(Rev.20:7-9)


Therefore, we are shown the beauty of this prophecy which shows Yahshua, His distress/agony, His Crucifixion, His resurrection and exaltation, and finally the destruction of His enemies, as the central theme of Ps.118 and really it is the central theme of all Scripture for He is the King of Righteousness.


Interesting side note: I just now noticed that where it says "they are quenched as the fire of thorns"; that His enemies placed upon His head a crown of thorns. Now it says here 'they' 'the wicked' are quenched as the fire of thorns. Do you see any significance in this?






Blessed and holy [is] he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ,(Rev.20:6)


Until next time........shalom and Ahava In Yahshua.

The Right Hand of YHWH (A Study)

Shalom In Yahshua Messiah and welcome once again to our series of teachings in the Tehillim or Psalms. We are studying the 118th division. 


In our last study we contemplated the pure and elevated thanksgiving and praise that surrounds the Ancient of Days and Yahshua His only begotten Son. We learned what true praise and thanksgiving is and had set before us a model of what our praise, thanksgiving and worship to YHWH should be continually approaching. click here for introduction

Our attention is now drawn to the next three verses, namely: Ps.118:5-8.


I called upon the LORD in distress: the LORD answered me, [and set me] in a large place. The LORD [is] on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me? The LORD taketh my part with them that help me: therefore shall I see [my desire] upon them that hate me.


Having the text set before us let us carefully examine them in the light of Yahshua's countenance.


1. Question: Who is it that is calling upon Yahweh in distress? Is it David.....period?
Do we have any clues or other relevant information in this Psalm which may furnish us with a solid answer?


Let us consider verse 10. All nations compassed me about: but in the name of the LORD will I destroy them. (11) They compassed me about; yea, they compassed me about: but in the name of the LORD I will destroy them. (12) They compassed me about like bees; they are quenched as the fire of thorns: for in the name of the LORD I will destroy them. 


Who, other than David does the Scriptures point out as being compassed about by their enemies?


Many bulls have compassed me: strong [bulls] of Bashan have beset me round.(Ps.22:12) (16) For dogs have compassed me: the assembly of the wicked have inclosed me: they pierced my hands and my feet. 


Here is the first evidence that someone other than David is being referred to. This individual had the wicked inclosing them or encompassing them and their hands and feet where pierced. 


Our next evidence we'd like to consider is found in Ps. 118:15,16:  The voice of rejoicing and salvation [is] in the tabernacles of the righteous: the right hand of the LORD doeth valiantly. The right hand of the LORD is exalted: the right hand of the LORD doeth valiantly.


Here we find the term "the right hand of YHWH". What; or more precisely who is "the right hand of YHWH? 


Psa. 20:6-----right hand =saving strength
Psa. 48:10-----'right hand=full of righteousness 
Psa. 89:13-----right hand= strong arm 
Isa. 53----------right hand=arm=He was wounded for transgressions and was bruised for our iniquities
Isa.53----------right hand =arm [from psa.89]=Lamb to the slaughter
Psa.98:1-------right hand=holy arm=victory
Psa.110:1------right hand=One whose enemies will be made His footstool.
Mat.26:64------right hand=position of power given the Son of Man
Mk.16:19-------sits at the right hand of YHWH
Acts 2:25------right hand according to King David=The Lord 
Acts 7:55------right hand according to Stephen=Yahshua
Rom.8:34-----right hand according to Paul = Messiah
Eph.1:20------right hand according to Paul= Messiah
Heb.1:3-------right hand = Messiah
Heb.8:1-------right hand= High Priest
Heb.12:2-----right hand = Author and finisher of our faith =Yahshua


Therefore we conclude our second set of evidence.


The third and final set of evidence we look carefully and prayerfully at is Psa.118:16,19 &22:


The right hand of the LORD is exalted: the right hand of the LORD doeth valiantly. Open to me the gates of righteousness: I will go into them, [and] I will praise the LORD:The stone [which] the builders refused is become the head [stone] of the corner.


From the verses of Scripture before us we see the following:


1. The Right Hand of YHWH is exalted-----Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:(Phl.2:9)
2.  The Right Hand of YHWH is exalted-----Him hath God exalted with his right hand [to be] a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins. (Acts 5:31)
3. The Right Hand of YHWH is exalted-----This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses.Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear. (Acts 2:32,33)
4. It was prophesied that the Right Hand of YHWH will have the gates of Righteousness opened to Him at His exaltation/coronation-----Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.Who [is] this King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle.Lift up your heads, O ye gates; even lift [them] up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in. Who is this King of glory? The LORD of hosts, he [is] the King of glory. Selah.(Ps.24:7-10)
5. The Right Hand of YHWH is also The Stone which the builders refused that became the head Stone of the corner.-------Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner: this is the Lord's doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes? (Mat.21:42) And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner [stone];(Eph.2:20) To whom coming, [as unto] a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, [and] precious,Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded.Unto you therefore which believe [he is] precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner,(1Pe.2:4-7)


We therefore conclude that the Right Hand of YHWH is none other than Yahshua the Messiah. And He; not David is the principle august Personage to whom the prophet gave witness. 

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We deem it vitally important to have this pointed out so as not to come short of any teaching that may not get  our attention in this passage (Ps.118). For the remainder of this teaching will hinge upon this very important central teaching; which is .......YAHSHUA the Right Hand of YHWH who brings to us salvation and strength and honor and riches and blessings both now and forever. For, He hath made us to be inheritors with Him; as He has received this commandment of His Abba and our Abba. Amein and Amein.


Until next time........shalom and Ahava In Yahshua.

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