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Psa 46:1-11 -- Psalm 46

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Music
[isbe] MUSIC - mu'-zik: I. IMPORTANCE 1. The Sole Art Cultivated 2. A Wide Vocabulary of Musical Terms 3. Place in Social and Personal Life 4. Universal Language of Emotions 5. Use in Divine Service 6. Part at Religious Reformation...
[nave] MUSIC Teachers of, 1 Chr. 15:22; 25:7, 8; 2 Chr. 23:13. Physical effect of, on people, 1 Sam. 16:15, 16, 23. Discoursed during the offering of sacrifices, 2 Chr. 29:27, 28. Precentor, Neh. 12:42. Chief musician, Neh. 12:...
Alamoth
[ebd] virgins, a musical term (1 Chr. 15:20), denoting that the psalm which bears this inscription (Ps. 46) was to be sung by soprano or female voices.
[nave] ALAMOTH A musical term. 1 Chr. 15:20. Inscription to Psa. 46. See: Music.
Readings, Select
[nave] READINGS, SELECT. Judah's Defense Gen. 44:18-34 Joseph Revealing His Identity Gen. 45:1-15 The Deliverance of the Israelites from Pharaoh Ex. 14:5-30 Song of Moses When Pharaoh and His Army Were Overthrown Ex. 15:1-1...
Korah
[nave] KORAH 1. A son of Esau, Gen. 36:5, 14, 18. 2. A Korhite Levite, Ex. 6:18, 21, 24; jealous of Moses, leads two hundred and fifty princes in an insurrection, and is swallowed up in the earth, Num. 16; 26:9, 10; Deut. 11:6; Ps...
HEZEKIAH (2)
[isbe] HEZEKIAH (2) - (chizqiyah, "Yahweh has strengthened"; also written chizqiyahu, "Yah has strengthened him"; Hezekias): One of the greatest of the kings of Judah; reigned (according to the most self-consistent chronology) from...
PSALMS, BOOK OF
[isbe] PSALMS, BOOK OF - samz, (tehillim, "praises," cepher tehillim, "book of praises"; Psalmoi, Psalterion): I. INTRODUCTORY TOPICS 1. Title 2. Place in the Canon 3. Number of Psalms 4. Titles in the Hebrew Text II. AUTHORSHIP AN...
Praise
[nave] PRAISE Song of Moses, after the passage of the Red Sea, Ex. 15:1-19. Of Miriam, Ex. 15:21. Of Deborah, after defeating the Canaanites, Judg. 5. Of Haah, 1 Sam. 2:1-10. Of David, celebrating his deliverance from the hand ...
BIBLE, THE, IV CANONICITY
[isbe] BIBLE, THE, IV CANONICITY - IV. Literary Growth and Origin--Canonicity. Thus far the books of the Old Testament and New Testament have been taken simply as given, and no attempt has been made to inquire how or when they were...
Psalms
[ebd] The psalms are the production of various authors. "Only a portion of the Book of Psalms claims David as its author. Other inspired poets in successive generations added now one now another contribution to the sacred collecti...
God
[nave] GOD. List of Sub-Topics Miscellany; Unclassified Scriptures Relating to; Access to; Compassion of; Creator; Creator of Mankind; Eternity of; Faithfulness of; Fatherhood of; Favor of; Foreknowledge of; Glory of; Goodness of...
War
[nave] WAR Divine approval of, 2 Sam. 22:35. Civil, Judg. 12:1-6; 20; 2 Sam. 2:12-31; 3:1; 20; 1 Kin. 14:30; 16:21; Isa. 19:2; forbidden, 2 Chr. 11:4; averted, Josh. 22:11-34. Enemy harangued by general of opposing side, 2 Kin. 1...
Church
[nave] CHURCH, the collective body of believers. Miscellany of Minor Sub-Topics Called in the O.T., The Congregation, Ex. 12:3, 6, 19, 47; 16:1, 2, 9, 10, 22; Lev. 4:13, 15; 10:17; 24:14. Called in the N.T., Church, Matt. 16:18; ...
Faith
[nave] FAITH. 2 Sam. 22:31; Psa. 5:11; Psa. 7:1; Psa. 9:9, 10; Psa. 18:30; Psa. 32:10; Psa. 33:18, 19; Psa. 34:8, 22 vs. 1-8;; Psa. 2:12. Psa. 36:7; Psa. 40:4; Psa. 64:10; Psa. 78:7 vs. 5-7.; Psa. 84:5, 12; Psa. 112:5, 7, 8; Psa. ...
GOD, NAMES OF
[isbe] GOD, NAMES OF - || I. INTRODUCTORY 1. The Phrase "His Name" 2. Classification. II. PERSONAL NAMES OF GOD IN THE OLD TESTAMENT 1. 'Elohim 2. 'El 3. 'Eloah 4. 'Adhon, 'Adhonay 5. Yahweh (Yahweh) 6. Tsur (Rock) 7. Ka`dhosh 8. S...
Gospel
[nave] GOSPEL Called Gospel of the Kingdom, Matt. 4:23; 24:14; Gospel of God, Rom. 1:1; 15:16; 1 Thess. 2:8; 1 Tim. 1:11; 1 Pet. 4:17; Gospel of Jesus Christ, Mark 1:1; Gospel of Christ, Rom. 1:16; 1 Cor. 9:12, 18; Gal. 1:7; Phil. ...
Jesus, The Christ
[nave] JESUS, THE CHRIST. Index of Sub-topics History of; Miscellaneous Facts Concerning; Unclassified Scriptures Relating to; Ascension of; Atonement by; Attributes of; Compassion of; Confessing; Creator; Death of; Design of His...
Resignation
[nave] RESIGNATION. Job 5:17; Job 34:31; Psa. 4:4; Psa. 46:10; Prov. 3:11; Prov. 18:14; Jer. 51:50; Lam. 3:39; Mic. 6:9; Matt. 6:10 Luke 11:2. Luke 21:19; Rom. 12:12; Phil. 2:14; Phil. 4:11-13; Col. 1:11; 1 Thess. 3:3; 2 Tim. 2:3;...
Nation
[nave] NATION Sins of, Isa. 30:1, 2. Chastised, Isa. 14:26, 27; Jer. 5:29; 18:6-10; 25:12-33; Ezek. 2:3-5; 39:23, 24; Dan. 7:9-12; 9:3-16; Hos. 7:12; Joel 1:1-20; Amos 9:9; Zeph. 3:6, 8. Perish, Psa. 9:17; Isa. 60:12. National a...
Gentiles
[nave] GENTILES. Unclassified Scriptures Relating to Jer. 10:2, 3; Matt. 6:7, 8, 31, 32; Acts 14:16; Acts 17:4, 16, 17, 22-27; Rom. 1:18-32; Rom. 2:1-15; 1 Cor. 10:20; 1 Cor. 12:2; Gal. 2:15; Eph. 2:12; Eph. 4:17-19; Eph. 5:12; 1...
Afflictions and Adversities
[nave] AFFLICTIONS AND ADVERSITIES. List of Sub-Topics Miscellany of Minor Sub-Topics; Unclassified Scriptures Relating to; Benefits of; Benefits of, Illustrated; Consolation in; Deliverance from; Design of; Despondency in; Dispe...

Psalms 46: Our Refuge and Strength

Hymns

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AllahMu Benteng Yang Teguh [KJ.250a]

AllahMu Benteng Yang Teguh [KJ.250b]

Batu Penjuru G'reja [KJ.252] Hover on the song's title to listen the music

1. Batu penjuru G'reja dan Dasar yang esa, yaitu Yesus Kristus, Pendiri umatNya. Dengan kurban darahNya Gereja ditebus; baptisan dan firmanNya membuatNya kudus.	Mzm 118:22 Yes 28:16 1 Kor 3:10-11 Ef 2:20 1 Ptr 2:6-7 Ibr 9:14 1 Ptr 1:18-19 Why 5:9 Ef 5:25-27
2. Terpanggil dari bangsa seluruh dunia, manunggallah Gereja ber-Tuhan Yang Esa. Aneka kurnianya, esa baptisannya, esa perjamuannya, esa harapannya.	Rm 12:4-5 1 Kor 12:4 Ef 4:3-7 1 Kor 10:16-17
3. Dilanda perpecahan dan faham yang sesat. Jemaat diresahkan tekanan yang berat. Kaum kudus menyerukan, "Berapa lamakah?" Akhirnya malam duka diganti t'rang cerah.	1 Kor 11:18-19 Ef 4:14 Why 6:9-10
4. Gereja takkan punah selama-lamanya, dibimbing tangan Tuhan, dibela kasihNya. Ditantang pengkhianat dan banyak musuhnya, dan bertahanlah jemaat dan jaya mulia.	Mzm 46 Mat 16:18
5. Di dalam pencobaan dan perjuangannya dinantikan zaman sejahtera baka. Di mata tercerminkan Gereja yang menang mencapai perhentian sentosa cemerlang.	Tit 2:13 Yak 5:7-8 2 Ptr 3:10-13 Why 12:11 Ibr 4:9-10
6. Gereja yang di sorga dan yang di dunia bersatu dalam Tuhan, Ketiga Yang Esa Ya Tuhan, b'ri anug'rah supaya kami pun Engkau tempatkan juga kekal dirumahMu.	Mzm 23:6 Yoh 14:2-3
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Bernyanyilah, Puteri Sion [KJ.90] Hover on the song's title to listen the music

Di Badai Topan Dunia [KJ.440] ( A Shelter in the Time of Storm / The Lords Our Rock ) Hover on the song's title to listen the music

	R:Mzm 62:7-8; Yes 25:4
1. Di badai topan dunia Tuhanlah Perlindunganmu; kendati goncang semesta, Tuhanlah Perlindunganmu!	Mzm 18:3 Mzm 46 Mzm 91 Mzm 93
2. Ya, Yesus Gunung Batu di dunia, di dunia, di dunia; Ya, Yesus Gunung Batu di dunia, tempat berlindung yang teguh.
3. Baik siang maupun malam g'lap, Tuhanlah Perlindunganmu; niscaya takutmu lenyap, Tuhanlah perlindunganmu!	Mzm 121:6
4. Ya, Yesus Gunung Batu di dunia, di dunia, di dunia; Ya, Yesus Gunung Batu di dunia, tempat berlindung yang teguh.
5. Dan biar badai menyerang, Tuhanlah Perlindunganmu; padaNya kau tetap tent'ram, Tuhanlah Perlindunganmu!
6. Ya, Yesus Gunung Batu di dunia, di dunia, di dunia; Ya, Yesus Gunung Batu di dunia, tempat berlindung yang teguh.
7. Ya Gunung Batu yang tetap, Engkaulah Perlindunganku; di tiap waktu dan tempat Engkaulah Perlindunganku!
8. Ya, Yesus Gunung Batu di dunia, di dunia, di dunia; Ya, Yesus Gunung Batu di dunia, tempat berlindung yang teguh.
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Harap Akan Tuhan [KJ.445] Hover on the song's title to listen the music

Kaulah, ya Tuhan, Surya Hidupku [KJ.405] ( Be Thou My Vision ) Hover on the song's title to listen the music

Maju, Laskar Kristus [KJ.339] ( Onward, Christian Soldiers ) Hover on the song's title to listen the music

	Ef 6:11-18; 2 Tim 2:3-4
1. Maju, laskar Kristus, lawan kuasa g'lap! Ikut salib Yesus, sungguh dan tetap! Rajamu sendiri jalan di depan; majulah, iringi panji cemerlang!	2 Kor 2:14 Ul 31:8 Yes 45:2
2. Maju, laskar Kristus, lawan kuasa g'lap! Ikut salib Yesus, sungguh dan tetap!
3. Saat dianjungkan panji Penebus, kuasa Iblis mundur, dikalahkan t'rus. Goncanglah neraka, kar'na mendengar sorak-soraianmu nyaring menggegar.	Ibr 2:14-15 1 Yoh 3:8 Why 12:9 Yes 14:9
4. Maju, laskar Kristus, lawan kuasa g'lap! Ikut salib Yesus, sungguh dan tetap!
5. Bagai laskar jaya G'reja maju t'rus di jejak teladan saksi yang kudus. Kita satu tubuh yang kudus dan am; satu pengharapan, satu pun iman.	Ibr 12:1 Ibr 13:7 Ef 4:3-6
6. Maju, laskar Kristus, lawan kuasa g'lap! Ikut salib Yesus, sungguh dan tetap!
7. Kuasa duniawi timbul-tenggelam, tapi G'reja Kristus takkan terbenam! Alam maut tak sanggup menjatuhkannya: Kristus memenuhi isi janjiNya.	Mzm 46:7-8 Dan 2:37-44 Mat 16:18
8. Maju, laskar Kristus, lawan kuasa g'lap! Ikut salib Yesus, sungguh dan tetap!
9. Kar'na itu, maju! Ikut salib t'rus, turutlah memuji Raja Penebus: "Hormat, kemuliaan, Tuhan, t'rimalah!" Insan dan malaikat sujud menyembah.	Why 5:11-13
10. Maju, laskar Kristus, lawan kuasa g'lap! Ikut salib Yesus, sungguh dan tetap!
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Terbitlah dalam Kegelapan [KJ.107] Hover on the song's title to listen the music

Ya Tuhan, Hari T'lah Berakhir [KJ.328] Hover on the song's title to listen the music

[Psa 46:9] O God Of Love, O King Of Peace Hover on the song's title to listen the music

[Psa 46:10] Be Still, My Soul Hover on the song's title to listen the music

[Psa 46:10] Evensong Is Hushed In Silence Hover on the song's title to listen the music

[Psa 46:10] Lord Is In His Holy Place, The Hover on the song's title to listen the music

Sermon Illustrations

God’s Names; Psalm 63; A Test of Faith

Resources/Books

Expository Notes on the Bible (Constable)

Date and Writers

The texts of the individual psalms do not usually indicate who wrote them.1However some of the titles of the individual psalms do contain information about the writers.2This is the only really reliable information we have as ...
Message 18

The Book of Psalms is an inspired collection of Hebrew poems intended for use in worship. Spirit directed compilers put them in their present order for several reasons including authorship and affinity of ideas. The compilers...
Outline

I. Book 1: chs. 1-41II. Book 2: chs. 42-72III. Book 3: chs. 73-89IV. Book 4: chs. 90-106V. Book 5: chs. 107-150...
II. Book 2: chs. 42--72

In Book 1 we saw that all the psalms except 1, 2, 10, and 33 claimed David as their writer. It is likely that he wrote these four as well even though they do not bear his name. In Book 2 the titles identify David as the write...
2. God's presence in Zion 46:4-7

46:4-5 God's presence in Jerusalem was similar to that of a refreshing life-giving river rather than the raging sea (v. 3; cf. Isa. 8:6; 33:21). Old Jerusalem, of course, had no literal river flowing through it (cf. Rev. 22:1...
3. God's exaltation in the earth 46:8-11

46:8-9 The psalmist invited the people to come with him in their minds' eyes and view the Lord's deliverances of His people. His army had destroyed Israel's enemies many times.46:10-11 The writer presented God Himself calling...
Bibliography

Allen, Ronald B. "Evidence from Psalm 89."In A Case for Premillennialism: A New Consensus, pp. 55-77. Edited by Donald K. Campbell and Jeffrey L. Townsend. Chicago: Moody Press, 1992._____. Lord of Song. Portland: Multnomah P...
The faithful king to come 9:2-7

In contrast to Ahaz, who refused to listen to and obey God, the Lord would raise up a faithful king who would be born and reign in the future (the Millennium). This pericope climaxes the present section (7:1-9:7) dealing with...
3. The indictment of Israel's leaders 3:9-12

3:9 Micah proceeded to carry out his ministry (cf. v. 8). He called on all Israel's leaders to pay attention to what he had to say to them, they who despised (lit. utterly abhorred) justice and perverted right ways (cf. Isa. ...
Bibliography

Abbot, T. K. A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the Epistles to the Ephesians and to the Colossians. International Critical Commentary series. Edinburgh: T. & T. Clark, 1897.Aldrich, Roy L. "The Gift of God."Biblioth...
Bibliography

Adamson, James B. The Epistle of James. New International Commentary on the New Testament series. Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1976; reprint ed. Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1984.Bailey, Mark...

Expositions Of Holy Scripture (Maclaren)

The City And River Of God

There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacles of the most High. 5. God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, and that right early. 6. Th...
The Lord Of Hosts, The God Of Jacob

The Lord of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our Refuge.'--Psalm 46:11.SOME great deliverance, the details of which we do not know, had been wrought for Israel, and this psalmist comes forth, like Miriam with her choir o...

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1. Allahmu benteng yang teguh, perisai dan senjata; betapa pun sengsaramu, pertolonganNya nyata! Si jahat yang geram berniat 'kan menang; Ngeri kuasanya dan tipu dayanya di bumi tak bertara.	Mzm 18 Mzm 46 Mzm 144:1-2 1 Ptr 5:8-11 Luk 10:18 Yoh 12:31 Ibr 2:14-15 1 Ptr 5:8 Why 13
2. Dengan tenaga yang fana niscaya kita kalah. Pahlawan kita Dialah yang diurapi Allah. Siapa namaNya? Sang Kristus mulia, Tuhan Yang Esa, Panglima semesta. Niscaya Ia jaya!	Yoh 16:33 Mzm 24:10 Ef 1:20-22 Kol 2:15 Why 17:14
3. Penuhpun setan dunia yang mau menumpas kita, jangan gentar melihatnya; iman tak sia-sia! Penghulu kuasa g'lap, meskipun menyergap, Mustahil 'kan menang; kuasanya ditebang dengan sepatah kata.
4. FirmanNya pertahankan t'rus dan puji hanya Dia! Dengan kuasa Roh Kudus Ia di pihak kita. Kendati hidupmu diambil seteru, Pun harta dan benda, akhirnya kitalah yang punya Kerajaan!	Mzm 118:6 Rm 8:31 Mat 5:3, 10 Ibr 12:28 Yak 2:5

	Zkh 9:9-10; Mat 21:5; Yoh 12:15
1. Bernyanyilah, Puteri Sion, hai kota Yerusalem, soraklah! Gembiralah kamu menyambut yang adil dan jaya, benar, Terpercaya; lembutlah hatiNya dan murni kasihNya. Elukanlah Dia yang naik keledai. Demikian sabda nabi.
2. Bernyanyilah, Puteri Sion, hai kota Yerusalem, soraklah! Susahmu berakhir, Penolongmu hadir: perang dan gaduhnya, Kereta dan kuda, baik busur, baik panah lenyap selamanya dan damai sempurna hendak diberi. Demikian sabda nabi.	Mzm 46:10 Mzm 76:4 Yes 2:4 Yes 9:3-4 Mi 4:3-4
3. Bernyanyilah, Puteri Sion, hai kota Yerusalem, sorak lah! Segala penghuni yang ada di bumi kelak menikmati sejaht'ra abadi; Semua bersatu mengikut Rajamu yang datang Menghiburkan hati sedih. Percayalah sabda nabi.	Yes 9:6 Yes 11:6-9 Luk 2:14
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	Mzm 42-43; Mzm 46
1. Harap akan Tuhan, hai jiwaku! Dia perlindungan dalam susahmu. Jangan resah, tabah berserah, kar'na habis malam pagi merekah. Dalam derita dan kemelut Tuhan yang setia, Penolongmu!
2. Harap akan Tuhan, hai jiwaku! Dia perlindungan dalam susahmu. Walau sendu, hatimu remuk, Tuhan mengatasi tiap kemelut. Ya Tuhan, tolong 'ku yang lemah: setiaMu kokoh selamanya!
3. Harap akan Tuhan, hai jiwaku! Dia perlindungan dalam susahmu. Jalan sedih nanti berhenti; Yesus memberikan hidup abadi. Habis derita di dunia, purna sukacita. Haleluya!
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1. Kaulah, ya Tuhan, Surya hidupku; asal Kau ada, yang lain tak perlu. Siang dan malam Engkau kukenang; di hadiratMu jiwaku tenang!	Mal 4:2 Luk 1:78-79 Yoh 8:12
2. Kaulah Hikmatku, Firman hidupku; Kau besertaku dan 'ku besertaMu. Engkau Bapaku, aku anakMu; denganMu, Tuhan, 'ku satu penuh.	Yoh 6:68 Rm 8:14-16 Gal 4:6 Yoh 17:21
3. Kaulah bagiku tempat berteduh; Kaulah perisai dan benteng teguh. Sukacitaku kekal dalamMu; Kuasa sorgawi, Engkau kuasaku!	Mzm 18:3 Mzm 46:8, 12 Mzm 91:2
4. Tak kuhiraukan pujian fana; hanya Engkaulah pusaka baka! Raja di sorga, Engkau bagiku harta abadi, bahagia penuh!	Flp 3:7 Mzm 16:5 Mzm 73:26
5. Bila saatnya 'ku menang, t'rimalah daku di sorga cerlang! Apa pun kini hendak kutemu, Kaulah, ya Tuhan, Surya hidupku!	Why 22:4
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	Yes 9:1-6
1. Terbitlah dalam kegelapan Terang yang mahamulia! Hai bangsa-bangsa, mari datang, bersama-sama menyembah! Duka nestapa akan hilang, kuasa dosa menyerah. Berlalu malam kematian dan fajar hidup merekah.	Yoh 1:9 Yoh 8:12 1 Yoh 2:8
2. Engkau membawa sukacita, ya Tuhan, oleh kuasaMu. Pekik menang gegap gempita: Kau mengalahkan seteru! Tongkat penindas sudah patah dan tamat pembudakannya; Terbakar habislah senjata dan bumi bersejahtera.	Mzm 46:10 Mzm 76:4 Yes 2:4 Mi 4:3-4 Zkh 9:10
3. Seorang anak sudah lahir menghibur isi dunia; KerajaanNya tak berakhir dan mahaagung namaNya: "Sang Penasihat yang Ajaib, Allah Perkasa Mulia, dan Bapa yang Kekal Abadi, Sang Raja Damai s'lamanya!"
4. Ya Raja Damai Mahamulia, beri sejahtera penuh, supaya bangsa-bangsa dunia bersujud di hadapanMu. Allah sendiri melakukan rencana keadilanNya Dan takhta Daud diteguhkan kekal selama-lamanya!	Flp 2:9-11
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1. Ya Tuhan, hari t'lah berakhir, Kau ganti malam yang teduh; pujian pagi kami ganti pujian malam bagiMu.	Mzm 113:3 Mal 1:11
2. Syukur! GerejaMu berjaga menurut jam gilirannya, tetap umatMu beribadah seputar bola dunia.
3. Berurut pulau dan benua menyambut fajar yang cerah, tak putus umatMu semua bersilih-ganti menyembah.
4. Di sini hari sudah lalu, di sana pagi merekah: selalu oleh suara baru karyaMu dimuliakanlah!
5. Sedangkan kuasa dunia goncang, kekal, ya Tuhan, takhtaMu; akhirnya bangsa-bangsa datang menyambut KerajaanMu.	Mzm 46:7-8 Yes 45:23-24 Why 21:24
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