{"id":20946,"date":"2023-02-24T09:07:02","date_gmt":"2023-02-24T17:07:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hoshanarabbah.org\/blog\/?p=20946"},"modified":"2023-02-24T09:07:08","modified_gmt":"2023-02-24T17:07:08","slug":"psalm-19-reveals-the-blessings-of-torah-obedience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hoshanarabbah.org\/blog\/2023\/02\/24\/psalm-19-reveals-the-blessings-of-torah-obedience\/","title":{"rendered":"Psalm 19 Reveals the Blessings of Torah-Obedience"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Overview of Psalm 19<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This psalm contains three sections<\/strong> that show a wonderful and logical progression from the greater (Elohim) to the lesser (man),that is, from the macro level downward to the micro level. At first appearance, these three sections may seem unrelated, but upon second glance, each section actually flows logically into to the next revealing some deep mysterious truths about YHVH Elohim\u2019s plan of redemption for humans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Section one (vv. 1\u20136) describes the creation of Elohim, which points to the glory of YHVH Elohim, the Creator. It concludes by describing the sun, which is the physical light of the world, and which is like a bridegroom in his full glory emerging from his private chambers about to marry his bride. Moreover, the physical universe is governed by physical laws, which keep it functioning in an orderly manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Section two (vv. 7\u201311) describes the glorious attributes of the Torah-law of Elohim, which reveals the character of the Creator, and it shows man what his response should be to the Almighty upon viewing the glories of his creation. Man is to worship the Creator, not the creation. When followed, the Torah helps to keep man\u2019s life structured in a way that brings order, blessing and causes his life to function smoothly, even as the universe is structured and ordered by Elohim and functions smoothly because of his physical laws. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Torah lifestyle is also how the saint of Elohim is a spiritual light to the world (Deut 4:6).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, as the sun\u2019s light pierces the physical darkness of the world, the light of the Torah brings the spiritual light of Elohim into the world along with bringing many benefits to the obedient person including a blessed life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Section three (vv. 12\u201314) explains what happens when the light of Elohim\u2019s Torah shines into the darkness of a one\u2019s life as it exposes the hidden dark areas of sin. It also shows man how to walk blamelessly before and in a right relationship with Elohim,  his Creator. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This psalm then ends by stating that YHVH is man\u2019s strength and redeemer. This is another way of saying that man is morally and spiritually weak and needs redemption from the consequences and the power of sin. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thankfully, YHVH has the answer to this problem: he is man\u2019s strength and Redeemer. Yeshua the Messiah is man\u2019s Redeemer and as the sun is the physical light of the world, Messiah is the spiritual light of the world (John 1:6\u20139; 8:12). Elsewhere, Scripture even calls Yeshua the Sun of Righteousness (Mal 4:2), and, in his glorified state, his face shines like the sun in its full strength (Rev 1:16). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And ultimately, when a person follows the Torah through a relationship with Yeshua the Redeemer, one will eventually be raised to glory and shine like the stars in heaven (Dan 12:3; Matt 12:43), for they will be like Yeshua (1 John 3:2). HalleluYah!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Psalm 19:7\u20139,<\/strong> The Torah of YHVH. <\/em><\/strong>Listed here are the seven attributes of the Torah and the corresponding blessings for Torah-obedience. They are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n