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PSALM 90

FROM EVERLASTING TO EVERLASTING

Moses reflects on the faithfulness and power God has displayed throughout his life. Moses refers to God as the dwelling place of generations, showing how both God has drawn near to Moses, and Moses has drawn near to God. Moses recalls God sweeping away their enemies in a flood, possibly a reminder of the Egyptians drowning in the Red Sea in Exodus 14.

Considering God’s mercy and forgiveness, Moses writes that the iniquities of the Israelites are set out before God and their secret sins are in the light of God’s presence. Despite knowing the severity of their sinfulness, God pursues the Israelite people. Moses asks God for discernment and a heart of wisdom. Knowing that the Israelites would have many challenging years of suffering, Moses asked God to make them glad for as many days as they were afflicted.

Psalm 90:12 ESV - "So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom."

STUDY QUESTIONS

• How do Psalms 89 and 90 emphasize the brief nature of life in contrast to God’s eternal nature?
• Who wrote Psalm 90?
• Why is this significant?