Blessing God and Requesting His Grace
Psalm 119:12 contains the dual movement of the Christian's heart toward Almighty Yahweh. Matthew Henry observed this pattern with precision: first, David gives glory to...
This is historical examples on praise precedes petition and god's worthiness, drawing on Psalms 119:12.
Psalm 119:12 contains the dual movement of the Christian's heart toward Almighty Yahweh. Matthew Henry observed this pattern with precision: first, David gives glory to God—'Blessed art thou, O LORD'—and second, he asks grace from God. Notice the order. The psalmist does not begin by itemizing his needs or presenting a shopping list of petitions. He begins with blessing, with ascription of praise to the Eternal One.…
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