Psalm 46

Theme

God the Refuge of His People and the Conqueror of the Nations

Outline

1-3, The Creation Is Unmade 4-7, The City Is Made Glad 8-11, The Peace Is Established

Key Verse

(46:1) God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

Notes

Psalm 46 is structured into three sections marked by "selah," emphasizing God's presence as a refuge. The first section describes apocalyptic chaos in creation, the second highlights the security of God's city amid turmoil, and the third showcases God's wondrous works, establishing peace and ending war.

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