Psalm 95:1-9—key verse, verse 6—Come,
let us bow down in worship let us kneel before the Lord our Maker. These
words we pray in the liturgy when we sing the Venite in the order of Matins.
This we do when Paul encourages us to worship the Lord with Psalm songs, and
spiritual songs. The exhortation to submit to the Lord with obedient hearts and
bent knee is not enough. For a New Testament reflection on these verses in
light of the coming of Christ, see Hebrews 3:7-4:13.
Psalm 95 – Our humble
and obedient worship
This wonderful psalm is quoted and analyzed in Hebrews 3:7-4:13.
There (Hebrews 4:7) it is said to be “in David.” This may indicate that David
the Son of Jesse was the unattributed author, but it is also possible that the
author of Hebrews simply referred to the Book of Psalms as “David’s Book.”
James Montgomery Boice observed regarding the commentary on
Psalm 95 in Hebrews 3:7-4:13: “This is
probably the most thorough citing of an Old Testament passage in the New
Testament.”
Collect for Psalm 95: Almighty
God, neither let us go astray, as did those who murmured in the desert, nor let
us be torn apart by discord. With Jesus as our shepherd, bring us to enjoy the
unity for which he prays; and to you be the glory and the praise now and
forever. [2]
Collect for Tuesday of the week of
Lent 2: Lord, watch over your Church, and guide it
with your unfailing love. Protect us from what could harm us and lead us to
what will save us. Help us always, for without you we are bound to fail. Grant
this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and
the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.[3]
07 March 2023
[1] The Crucifixion, Schnorr von Carolsfeld, woodcuts © WELS Permission to use these copyrighted items is limited to personal and congregational use.
[2]
Collect for Psalm 95, For All the Saints, A Prayer Book For and By the Church,
Vol. III © 1995 The American Lutheran Publicity Bureau, Delhi, NY
[3]
Ibid, Collect for Tuesday of the week of Lent 2
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