Psalms 29 and 30 from my new book:
A NEW LOOK AT THE OLD PSALMS
Praying the Psalms: a modern interpretation
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Psalms 29 and 30 from my new book:
Praying the Psalms: a modern interpretation
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I present here a new perspective on the psalms. I have rewritten them from a New
Testament Christ-centered point of view. I did not try to capture the poetry of the
psalms – I leave that to more gifted writers – but I attempted to capture their message
with a more modern interpretation.
Testament Christ-centered point of view. I did not try to capture the poetry of the
psalms – I leave that to more gifted writers – but I attempted to capture their message
with a more modern interpretation.
God bless,
John
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Psalm
29
(A vision of the Holy Trinity at Jesus’ baptism in the River Jordan.)
(A vision of the Holy Trinity at Jesus’ baptism in the River Jordan.)
The Father’s voice above the waters penetrates the
fiery flames of the Holy Spirit and reveals Jesus as his Son with whom he is
very pleased. God announces to all nations that his beloved Son will reign as King
forever, give his people strength, and bless them with peace. All the angels in
heaven shout for joy as they witness the glory of God made manifest in Jesus,
the King of kings and Savior of the world. Glory!4
Psalm
30
In gratitude for having restored his health, a sinner
prays to the Father: “Thank you, Father, for having rescued me from the grave and
prevented my enemies from gloating. You have restored my body to life. Your
anger has abated. My weeping has turned into rejoicing. I was once very successful
and thought that nothing could undo my accomplishments. I had forgotten that
everything I have comes from you. Then I was shattered when my health failed
and I feared the loss of everything. Yet you restored my life, my health, and
my prosperity. Therefore, I will praise you unceasingly, Father. Amen.”
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4The Orthodox Study Bible. (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 2008), 699.
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Scriptural quotations marked NLT are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation,
copyright © 1996. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Wheaton, Illinois
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