Biblical Reflections

Psalm 71 is an individual lament in which a faithful person is in danger from enemies who would hurt him by taking advantage of a weakness or distress.  It appears to be taken from parts of Psalms 31 and other Davidic psalms.
 
1-3 – The singer opens with a profession of faith by being assured of God’s covenant promises.  God is righteous, that is he is faithful to keep his promises, and this is the basis of the prayer.
 
4-11 – Rescue me from those who want to hurt me.  They are wicked and cruel men, those who oppose true faith in God.  The singer acknowledges God’s protective hand and guidance all the way back to his conception.  The singer declares his faithful actions to God.  This is reminder that the benefits of the covenant are not automatic but are only for the faithful.  The singer has no hope of rescue except in God.
 
12-16 – The singer calls out for God to come quickly to rescue him.  He hopes to be able to praise God in the future to others for God’s saving grace during this danger.
 
17-21 – In my youth you taught me to trust you.  Do not abandon me now in old age.  Allow me to proclaim God to a new generation.  God’s attributes of righteousness and faithfulness are proclaimed.
 
22-24 – The conclusion that the singer expects to praise God in the future for his saving grace during this time of danger.

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Host
Andrew
Andrew is a master storyteller. Having flown multiengine, bomber planes; practiced law; and earned a seminary degree, he draws upon a deep bank of experience and knowledge. Yeah, he is one of those guys who knows Greek. But coming out of a working-class home, he speaks plainly and clearly. His podcasts are thought-provoking and entertaining. His passion for God’s Word comes out in every episode.
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Tom Kjeldgaard
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What is Biblical Reflections?

Join host Andrew as he walks us through sections of scripture allowing us to reflect on what God is telling us. Yeah, he is one of those guys who knows Greek. But coming out of a working-class home, he speaks plainly and clearly. His podcasts are thought-provoking and entertaining. His passion for God’s Word comes out in every episode.