TGFABT – Psalm 75
It’s All in the Name
…for Your Name is near…
Psalm 75:1b
Shem (Shame)
It means an expression of the essential nature of the name bearer
- reputation, fame, glory
- the Name (as designation of God)
The Nearness of His Name
God is Sovereign- He is the Boss, subject to no one. (Rom. 9:1-25, Ps. 115:3,135:6)
God is Holy – Holy means set apart, 100% pure. (Rev. 4:8)
God is Omnipotent – He is all powerful. (Gen 17:1; 35:11; Rom 13:1; 1 Tim 6:15; Rev 19:6)
God is Omniscient – He knows everything. (Heb.4:13, Ps. 147:4-5, Job 34:21-23)
God is Omnipresence – He is everywhere all the time. (Jer. 23:24, Prov.15:3)
God is Immutable – He is constant, never changing. (Eph. 3:7-11)
God is Wrathful – He is against sin and evil. (Rom. 1:16-18)
God is Love – He is loving. (John 3:16, 1 John 4:19)
God is Forgiving – He forgives sin. (Ps. 33:4)
God is Good – He is incapable of not being good. (Ps. 136:1)
Truth Tuesday
Journal: What truth is God teaching you through Psalm 75?
The Name is near, His reputation, fame, and glory. Amen and amen!!
Word Study Wednesday
“We praise you, God, we praise you, for your Name is near; people tell of your wonderful deeds.” Psalm 75:1
Praise is a generic here. The psalmist is declaring so much more. The word is yadah (yaw-daw’). The obvious is the offering of grateful homage in words or song, as an act of worship. Also included in the definition cast out and confession. Can you picture the praise of cast out and confession our sin as an act of worship and praise. I never thought of confession as means of praise to God. Well, now that I think of being free is praise worthy.
I love God’s Word! Don’t you? Every syllable has purpose.
Thankful Thursday
Journal: Tell God something that you are thankful for.
I am so grateful to God for provision, care, support, and love He has given my friend who has recently suffered a great loss.
Faith Stretching/Strengthening Friday
Journal: How is God stretching/strengthening your faith?
I am going to a writer’s conference…enough said.
Study Questions