Weekly Sermons

Psalm 89 Worksheet

Psalm 89 is the ___________________ Psalm of Book 3 of the Psalms.

In 1 Chronicles 15 we read of David appointing Heman, Asaph, and Ethan to lead the music in Jerusalem. Heman, Asaph, and Ethan were each descendants of Levi’s sons Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. Asaph was from Gershon; Heman from the line of Kohath; Ethan from Merari (1 Chr. 6:31-48). Heman has the added distinction of being the grandson of Samuel (1 Chr. 6:33). Asaph wrote 12 Psalms, 11 here in book 3 of the Psalms; Heman wrote Psalm 88 and Ethan wrote Psalm 89. 13 of the 17 Psalms of Book 3 are attributed to David’s key music leaders from the tribe of Levi.

Only 4 Psalms have 50 or more verses. Psalm 89 is the ____________________ longest.

Which Psalm has the most verses? Psalm 119, with 176 verses. Then comes Ps. 78, with 72 verses. Then Ps. 89, with 52 verses. Ps. 18 has 50 verses.

Psalm 89 remembers the LORD’s unconditional ________________________ with David that because of God’s mercy (hesed) and faithfulness (emuna and emet) David’s descendant the Messiah will rule Israel forever, even though it doesn’t seem possible to Israel’s exiles when the Psalm was written.

As we read Psalm 89, look for the occurrences of mercy (or steadfast love) and faithfulness.

There are _____ occurrences each of Hesed and Emuna in Psalm 89, and they are together in 5 verses. Hesed and Emet occur together in verse 14.

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Yahweh’s steadfast love and faithfulness are ______________________ V. 1-2

I really like verse 2 – God’s love and His faithfulness are Heaven’s _______________________ foundation and building materials throughout eternity!

The Davidic covenant ______________________ V. 3-4

The first time we read of the Davidic Covenant is 2 Samuel 7:12-17 when the prophet Nathan spoke to David. Seed refers to David’s coming _____________________ – Jesus Christ (Messiah) is the ultimate Son of David who will rule. He is both the ‘Root’ and the ‘Fruit,’ or Offspring, of David (Rev. 22:16).

Micah 5:2-5

Hymn of praise to God V. 5-18

God as Creator and Faithful Ruler of the Universe are spoken of several times in this ‘song within a song.’

Verse 9 speaks of God being able to calm raging storms, which is exactly what the Son of David did when He came to earth as Immanuel, “God with us.” Raging storms are also used to refer to raging ___________ like Egypt (Rahab), which God took care of in the Exodus.

This song within a song says everything is the Lord’s ___________________. Heaven, earth, the world and its fullness, north and south, prominent mountains – God is bigger and stronger than all He has created and cares for.

Verse 14 literally says that Hesed and Emet “are in front of Your face,” they “meet” there, or “enter the presence of.” Remember when Jesus came John 1:14 says that He was “full of grace and truth.”

The joyful sound of verse 15 refers to being among other _______________________ as they ‘shout’ praises and together experience God’s favor! The exiles probably felt isolated, and needed to remember they are part of the assembly of God’s saints, on the winningest team ever!

Yahweh’s _______________________ to David V. 19-37

Read verses 20-23

Yahweh’s promises to David are recounted. The Hebrew root for anointed in verse 20, 38, and 41 is the same used for the Messiah. Verse 27 seems to refer to the Messiah to come, since David was the ‘lastborn’ son. The Son of David will be the _______________________ of the Kings of the earth whose rule will last forever (v. 29).

Verses 30-34 are very clear that even though individual descendants of David will be judged for their sin, the unconditional covenant with David that His Seed will rule will not be ___________________. The promises of the covenant are repeated in verses 35-37.

___________________________ to God V. 38-45

The writer laments as he looks at their current _________________ condition compared to the promised rule. God is angry at His anointed nation (v. 38), seemingly renounced His covenant (v. 39), cast out Davidic rule (v. 39) for now, and the capitol lies in ruins (v. 40).

Prayer for ________________________ based on the promises V. 46-51

Ethan knows the people of God don’t deserve forgiveness and restoration. He appeals for God to act based on His ________________________ promises and faithfulness, not because they deserve it. That reminds me of 1 John 1:9.

Benediction to Book 3 of the Psalms V. 52

Let’s just take a moment and compare the verse (s) at the end of each book of the Psalms. The _______________________ God of Israel is to be praised by all creation throughout the earth from everlasting to everlasting, amen!

41:13 71:18-20 89:52 106:48 150:6