Bible Discussion Thread

A clear millennial psalm. We have Christ ruling and reigning as designated in the authority of God in the first four verses. As long as the sun and moon endure His fear shall be throughout all generations; which would exemplify the physical offspring that will continue until the end of the 1000 years. (As a side note; even after that period it is said that there is no NEED for the sun and moon-whether they are restored as some eternally lasting form of what they currently are is up for debate in the end of Revelation). The righteous enduring and "abundance of peace" in verse 7 once again is shown to last "as long as the moon endureth." Verse 8 about dominion from sea to sea again; would terminate after there is "no more sea" according to Revelation 22. The next few verses show submission of the kings of the earth and presents being brought in where the Messiah reigns. Delivering the poor and needy; once again is something not needed after the eternal Kingdom comes into place; nor delivering their souls from "deceit and violence" (v. 14). The verse about "prayer for him" in verse 15 seems a bit odd. It probably corresponds with the praising of Him; in asking that, perhaps others who are coruling under His authority will be found to be a blessing to whom He can delegate responsibility. It is interesting to note that as far as I can tell no one prayed for Christ anywhere in scripture even when He endured His fateful hour of death. He certainly prayed to God and now intercedes for us in heaven. Fruitfullness is indicated in verse 16; and of course verse 17 indicates that His name shall be continued as long as the sun. Certainly for all eternity beyond the 1000 years He will continue to retain this status; as to the sun enduring; other verses in Psalms seem to indicate perhaps it will. ( Psalm 72:17)-etc.

Thanks Richard.

God bless you and all you do.