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26:7 hangs the earth on nothing. A state- 96:13 He is coming. The rule of the Lord
ment that is accurate, given in ancient time, described in this psalm is not the present uni-
before scientific verification.This indicates the versal kingdom (Ps. 93), but one which will be
divine authorship of Scripture. established when Christ returns to earth.
26:10 a circular horizon. This describes the
earth as a circular globe, another scientifically
accurate statement at a time when many
thought the world was flat. Proverbs 23:10–12
10 Do not remove the ancient landmark,
26:13 His Spirit. Job 33:4. The Holy Spirit Nor enter the fields of the fatherless;
worked mightily in creation (Gen.1:2).the flee- 11 For their Redeemer is mighty;
ing serpent. This is figurative language for the He will plead their cause against you.
idea that God brought all constellations into
subjection under His authority (26:12). 12 Apply your heart to instruction,
“Serpent” could be translated “crooked” and And your ears to words of knowledge.
refer to any wayward stars or planets being
brought under control by His mighty power.

Yet the clouds are not broken under it.
He covers the face of His throne,
9 23:11 Redeemer. In a normal situation the
And spreads His cloud over it. near kinsman would rescue the one who had
He drew a circular horizon on the face 3:12,13; 4:1–12) or avenge in the case of a
10 fallen upon hard times (Lev. 25:25; Ruth 2:20;
of the waters,
At the boundary of light and darkness. murder (Num. 35:19).“Redeemer”is applied to
God as the Savior of His people (e.g., Gen.
The pillars of heaven tremble, 48:16; Ex. 6:6; Job 19:25; Ps. 19:14; Is. 41:14;
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And are astonished at His rebuke. 43:14; 44:24) since the helpless had no voice.
He stirs up the sea with
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His power,
And by His understanding He
breaks up the storm.
By His Spirit He adorned
13 Romans 15:25–33
the heavens; 25 But now I am going to Jerusalem to minister to
His hand pierced the fleeing serpent. the saints. 26 For it pleased those from
Indeed these are the mere edges Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contri-
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of His ways, bution for the poor among the saints who are in
And how small a whisper we hear of Jerusalem. It pleased them indeed, and they
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Him! are their debtors. For if the Gentiles have been
But the thunder of His power who can partakers of their spiritual things, their duty is
understand?” also to minister to them in material things.
28 Therefore, when I have performed this and
Psalm 96:11–13
have sealed to them this fruit, I shall go by way
Let the heavens rejoice, and let the of you to Spain. But I know that when I come
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earth be glad; to you, I shall come in the fullness of the bless-
Let the sea roar, and all its fullness; ing of the gospel of Christ.
12 Let the field be joyful, and all that is in 30 Now I beg you, brethren, through the
it. Lord Jesus Christ, and through the love of the
Then all the trees of the woods will Spirit, that you strive together with me in
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rejoice prayers to God for me, that I may be deliv-
13 before the LORD. ered from those in Judea who do not believe,
For He is coming, for He is coming to and that my service for Jerusalem may be
judge the earth. acceptable to the saints, that I may come to
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He shall judge the world with you with joy by the will of God, and may be
righteousness, refreshed together with you. Now the God of
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And the peoples with His truth. peace be with you all. Amen.
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