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Eternity of God: A Prayer of Moses in Psalm 90

Dive into the oldest Psalm penned by Moses towards the end of his life, reflecting on the eternity and wrath of God, the brevity of life, and the plea for God's return and mercy. Discover timeless wisdom and hope for generations to come.

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Eternity of God: A Prayer of Moses in Psalm 90

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  1. Studies in PsalmsA Prayer of Moses Psalm 90

  2. Written by Moses • The oldest psalm • Written toward the conclusion of his life (and Israel’s wilderness wandering)

  3. Eternity of God • Lord, adonai – master, authority and majesty • Our dwelling in all generations – YHWH was there when Israel began – He provided

  4. Eternity of God • Before the mountains were brought forth, He created the world (cf. Gen. 1) • You turn man to destruction – “back to dust” (NASU) – Gen. 3:19

  5. Eternity of God • A thousand years in Your sight, time inconsequential to Him (2 Pet. 3:8) • Like yesterday, like a watch, like a flood, like sleep • Like grass 1 Pet. 1:24, Isa. 40:6, Jas. 1:10-11, Matt. 6:30

  6. The Angerof the Lord • We have been consumed, you cannot escape His wrath! • Our iniquities before us, our secret sins – Rev. 2:10, 14:13, Lk. 9:62, 2 Pet. 2:20-22 We cannot hide from Him – Psa. 139:7-12

  7. The Angerof the Lord • All our days have passed away • Our lives, 70 years, maybe 80, yet they are filled with sorrow. Jas. 4:14Filled with sorrow and labor, and soon cut off

  8. The Angerof the Lord • So teach us to number our days – learn to think seriously of life. , Life is brief! Jas. 4:13-16, Eph. 5:16-17 • That we may gain a heart of wisdom – Prov. 2:10-12, 3:5-6

  9. Return O Lord • Return, O Lord – the price was paid that God demanded. Now the request for God to renew His promise with them. • Have compassion on Your servants – craving to again be in His presence

  10. Return O Lord • Satisfy us early – don’t wait. Quick resolution. How quickly do we take care of our spiritual inequities? • That we may rejoice and be glad all our days – the more time to serve Him, the better!

  11. Return O Lord • According to the days we were afflicted – a request that their latter state be greater (or at least as great) than their former state. Consider Heb. 12:11

  12. Return O Lord • Let Your work appear to Your servants – a prayer that God’s goodness dwell with them. When we repent, may we find true comfort and consolation • And your glory to their children – a lasting heritage Prov. 22:6, Eph. 6:4

  13. Return O Lord • Let the beauty of the Lord be upon us, establish the work of our hands. – established – a lasting legacy, perhaps within and beyond this life Rev. 14:13

  14. When we make ourselves right with God, ONLY then can we turn to Him with hope, cf. Ac. 3:19

  15. Is your heart right with God? If not, do what you need to do so that His favor may again be with you!

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