Psalm 114
Theme
The Power of God in His Deliverance of Israel
Outline
1, Exodus 2, Yahweh’s Presence and Rule (Sanctuary) 3-4, Reaction of Sea, Jordan, Mountains, Hills 5-6, Questions to the Sea, Jordan, Mountains, Hills 7, Yahweh’s Presence and Rule (the Earth Trembles) 8, Wilderness
Key Verse
(114:7) Tremble, O earth, at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the God of Jacob. (114:1–2) When Israel went out of Egypt, the house of Jacob from a people of strange language, Judah became His sanctuary, and Israel His dominion.
Notes
Psalm 114 begins with the exodus and ends with wilderness water provision, highlighting Yahweh's presence and creation's reaction, structured chiastically around these themes.