PSALMS (82)

0. Introduction

a) Psalms is a great collection of songs and prayers expresses the heart and soul of humanity. In them, the whole range of human experiences is expressed. David and the other writers honestly pour out their true feelings, reflecting a dynamic, powerful, and life-changing relationship with God. The psalmists confess their sins, express their doubts and fears, ask God for help in times of trouble, and praise and worship him.

b) As you read Psalms, let the honesty of the psalmists guide you into a deep and genuine relationship with God.

1. Psalms 82

a) A Psalm of Asaph.

2. Theme:

a) A fair judge. God will judge the wicked who have unfairly treated others.

3. Author:

a) Asaph.

4. Scripture text: Psalms 82:1-8

i) God stands in the congregation of the mighty;
He judges among the gods.
² How long will you judge unjustly,
And show partiality to the wicked? Selah
³ Defend the poor and fatherless;
Do justice to the afflicted and needy.
⁴ Deliver the poor and needy;
Free them from the hand of the wicked.

⁵ They do not know, nor do they understand;

They walk about in darkness;
All the foundations of the earth are unstable.

⁶ I said, “You are gods,

And all of you are children of the Most High.
⁷ But you shall die like men,
And fall like one of the princes.”

⁸ Arise, O God, judge the earth;

For You shall inherit all nations. (Psalms 82:1-8 NKJV)