by Rick Marin | Feb 7, 2024 | 1Q2024S
¿A quiénes juzgue Dios?
(Salmos 44:20-21; 76:8-9; 89:14; 94:1-23; 96:1-13; 98:1-9) Blog Feb. 4-10, 2024
Preparado por Ricardo Marín – Pregonero de Justicia PO Box 700, Fallbrook, CA 92088-0700 USA
REPASO: Como parte de las Sagradas Escrituras, los Salmos están inspirados por el Espíritu Santo de Dios y revelan a Dios como Soberano y no lejos de ninguno de nosotros. Su gobierno es misericordioso y justo. Él escucha las oraciones de quienes lo aman y aunque con sabiduría puede retrasar sus respuestas, sus promesas nunca fallan.
Juicio
1. ¿Cuál es la actitud de Dios hacia “juicio”? Dios ama el juicio y su trono se establece en juicio (Sal. 33:5; 37:28; 89:14; 97:2).
2. ¿Para quién ejecuta Dios juicio? Dios ejecuta juicio tanto para los justos como para los impíos (Sal. 103:6; 119:84).
3. En los Salmos, ¿a qué se refiere la palabra “juicio”? En los Salmos “juicio” significa no sólo la destrucción de los condenados sino también la liberación de los justificados (Sal. 9:7-8; 72:4; 75:7; 76:9; 94:1-21).
4. ¿Qué hace Dios antes de liberar o destruir? Antes de que Dios libere o destruya a alguien, primero examina su vida (1 Crón. 28:9; Sal. 11:4-5; 26:2; 44:21; Apoc. 2:23).
5. ¿Qué dos clases de justicia examinará Dios en el juicio? Tanto la justicia impartida de nuestro carácter como la justicia imputada de Jesús que habita en el cielo serán consideradas en el juicio final de Dios (Sal. 26:1-3, 11; Ecl. 12:14; Mat. 12:36-37; 1 Juan 2:1-2).
6. ¿Qué revela un examen de nuestro carácter a modo de juicio? Nuestro carácter y nuestro historial de vida revelan si creemos en Jesús o no (también determinan qué recompensas tendremos en la eternidad) (Sal. 19:9-11; 139:23; Isa. 3:11; 1 Cor. 3:8; Stgo. 2:17-26).
7. ¿Qué lugar tiene la justicia imputada de Jesús en el juicio final de Dios? Para todos aquellos cuyo carácter revela que creen en Jesús, su Salvador suplicará su vida justa y su sangre expiatoria a favor de ellos y serán considerados dignos de la vida eterna (Psa. 4:1; 31:1; 32:2; 35:24; 36:10; 71:1-2; Rom. 4:23-24).
8. ¿Por qué Dios quiere repasar nuestro historial de vida si ya había perdonado nuestros pecados? El perdón de los pecados es temporal y condicional. El historial de vida de una persona revela si ha continuado en la fe en Jesús o si se ha apartado de él para confiar en sus propias buenas obras. Sólo en el juicio final de Dios se borran los pecados (Sal. 32:1; Jer. 17:10; Eze. 18:24; 33:13; Hech. 3:19; 2 Cor. 5:10).
9. ¿Cuándo examinará Dios los casos de todos los que han afirmado ser sus seguidores? En el día establecido, justo antes de que Jesús regrese en gloria, Dios examinará los casos de todos los que alguna vez han profesado ser sus seguidores para ver quiénes han permanecido fieles hasta el fin (Sal. 75:2; 76:8-9; 94:21-23; Dan. 7:9-10; Hech. 3:19; 17:31; Apoc. 14:7).
10. ¿Cuándo examinará Dios los casos de aquellos que rechazaron su oferta de salvación? Durante el milenio Dios, junto con los salvos, examinará los casos y determinará el castigo justo de aquellos que rechazaron la salvación (Stgo. 2:12-13; Apoc. 11:18; 20:4-6).
11. ¿Dónde se lleva a cabo la obra de examinar el historial de vida de las personas? Los registros de vida se examinan en el santuario celestial donde está el trono de Dios y donde se guardan los registros (Sal. 102:19; 103:19; Dan. 7:9-10).
12. ¿Cuándo ejecutará Dios las sentencias determinadas en su examen final de nuestras vidas? Al final del milenio Dios destruirá a los impíos y dará a los justos una tierra nueva (Sal. 37:6-20, 34; Apoc. 20:15; 21:1-9).
“Levántate, oh Jehová”
13. Cuando los salmistas se refieren a “Dios levantándose”, ¿a qué se refiere generalmente? Cuando Dios se levanta, generalmente se refiere a venir en juicio para liberar a su pueblo (Sal. 7:6-9; 35:23-24; 76:9).
14. ¿Qué otros términos usa la Biblia para “Dios levantándose” en juicio? Otros términos usados para “Dios levantándose” son “despiértate,” “se acordará,” “vendré pronto” y “el día de su visitación” (Sal. 59:5; 106:4; Jer. 14:10; Os. 9:9; Luc. 19:44; Apoc. 2:5, 16).
15. ¿Cómo reacciona el pueblo de Dios ante la venida de Dios en juicio? El pueblo de Dios se regocija y canta un cántico nuevo cuando escuchan que Dios viene a juzgar la tierra (Sal. 96:1-13; 98:1-9).
16. Cuando Dios se levanta en juicio, ¿qué norma usa para determinar su curso de acción? Dios usa los Diez Mandamientos como su norma de juicio (Sal. 111:7; 119:66; Rom. 2:12).
Salmos imprecatórios (Lean Salmos 55:15; 59:13; 69:22-28; 109:6-13)
17. ¿Tenía razón C. S. Lewis cuando se refirió a los Salmos imprecatorios como “maldiciones diabólicas… escritas por hombres bárbaros y autocompasivos”? No, porque el mismo David dijo que el Espíritu de Dios habló por él, Jesús se refiere a los Salmos como parte de la Sagrada Escritura, y Pedro dice que el Espíritu Santo habló a través de David en los Salmos (2 Sam. 23:1-2; Juan 10:34-35; Hech. 1:16).
18. ¿Cómo trató David a sus enemigos? David perdonó la vida a Saúl, no resistió la insurrección de Absalón, evitó que sus hombres mataran a Semei y prometió grandes honores a Mefiboset (1 Sam. 26:11; 2 Sam. 9:6-7; 15:14; 16:9-10).
19. ¿A quién piden los salmistas que se venguen? Los salmistas no planean vengarse personalmente; más bien, dejan toda venganza a Dios tal como él les dijo que hicieran (Deut. 32:35-36; Psa. 94:1-4).
20. ¿Se les dijo a los creyentes del Antiguo Testamento que amaran a sus enemigos? Sí, tanto antes como después de David, las Escrituras llaman al pueblo de Dios a amar a sus enemigos (Lev. 19:17; Prov. 24:17-18).
21. ¿Cómo debemos entender los Salmos imprecatorios (35, 55, 59, 69, 79, 109 y 137) donde los salmistas oran pidiendo maldiciones a sus enemigos? Deberíamos ver en ellos un celo por la gloria de Dios, un odio por el pecado, un deseo de liberación del pueblo de Dios y/o un llamado al arrepentimiento (Sal. 35:22-27; 37:35-40; 10:7, 12-15; 2:9-10; 64:7-10; 83:13-18).
by Rick Marin | Feb 7, 2024 | 2024 1st Quarter
Who does God judge?
(Psalms 44:20-21; 76:8-9; 89:14; 94:1-23; 96:1-13; 98:1-9) Blog Feb. 4-10, 2024
Prepared by Richard A. Marin: Present Truth PO Box 700, Fallbrook CA 92088-0700 USA
REVIEW: As part of Holy Scripture, the Psalms are inspired by God’s Holy Spirit and reveal God as Sovereign as well as not far from any one of us. His government is merciful and just. He hears the prayers of those who love him and although in wisdom he may delay his answers, his promises never fail.
Judgment
1. What is God’s attitude towards “judgment”? God loves judgment & his throne is established on judgment (Psa. 33:5; 37:28; 89:14; 97:2).
2. For whom does God execute judgment? God executes judgment for both the righteous and the wicked (Psa. 103:6; 119:84).
3. In the Psalms to what does the word “judgment” refer? In the Psalms “judgment” means not only destruction of the condemned but also deliverance of the justified (Psa. 9:7-8; 72:4; 75:7; 76:9; 94:1-21).
4. What does God do before he delivers or destroys? Before God delivers or destroys anyone, he first examines their life (1 Chron. 28:9; Psa. 11:4-5; 26:2; 44:20-21; Rev. 2:23).
5. What two kinds of righteousness will God examine in judgment? Both the imparted righteousness of our character & the imputed righteousness of Jesus that dwells in heaven will be considered in God’s final judgment (Psa. 26:1-3, 11; Eccl. 12:14; Matt. 12:36-37; 1 John 2:1-2).
6. What does an examination of our characters in judgment reveal? Our characters & our life record reveal whether we believe in Jesus or not (they also determine what rewards we will have in eternity) (Psa. 19:9-11; 139:23; Isa. 3:11; 1 Cor. 3:8; Jam. 2:17-26).
7. What place does the imputed righteousness of Jesus have in God’s final judgment? For all those whose characters reveal that they believe in Jesus, their Savior will plead his righteous life & atoning blood in their behalf & they will be counted worthy of life eternal (Psa. 4:1; 31:1; 32:2; 35:24; 36:10; 71:1-2; Rom. 4:23-24).
8. Why would God want to go over our life record if he had already forgiven our sins? The forgiveness of sins is temporal & conditional. A person’s life record reveals whether they have continued in faith in Jesus or turned from him to trust in their own good deeds. Only in God’s final judgment are sins blotted out (Psa. 32:1; Eze. 18:24; 33:13; Acts 3:19; 2 Cor. 5:10).
9. When will God examine the cases of all who have claimed to be his followers? At the appointed time just before Jesus returns in glory, God will examine the cases of all who have ever professed to be his followers to see who have remained faithful to the end (Psa. 75:2; 76:8-9; 94:21-23; Dan. 7:9-10; Acts 3:19; 17:31; Rev. 14:7).
10. When will God examine the cases of those who refused his offer of salvation? During the millennium God, together with the saved, will examine the cases & determine the just punishment of those who refused salvation (Jam. 2:12-13; Rev. 11:18; 20:4-6).
11. Where does the work of examining people’s life record take place? Life records are examined in the heavenly sanctuary where God’s throne is & where the records are kept (Psa. 102:19; 103:19; Dan. 7:9-10).
12. When will God execute the sentences determined in his final examination of our lives? At the end of the millennium God will destroy the wicked and give the righteous the earth made new (Psa. 37:6-11, 34; Rev. 20:15; 21:1-9).
Rise up, Oh God
13. When the psalmists refer to “God rising up,” to what does that usually refer? When God rises up it usually refers to coming in judgment to deliver his people (Psa. 7:6-9; 35:23-24; 76:9).
14. What other term does the Bible use for “God rising up” in judgment? The other term used for “God rising up” is “I will visit” (or “come quickly”) or “the day of visitation” (Psa. 59:5; 106:4; Jer. 14:10; Hos. 9:9; Luke 19:44; Rev. 2:5, 16).
15. How do God’s people react to God’s coming in judgment? God’s people rejoice & sing a new song when they hear that God is coming to judge the earth (Psa. 96:1-13; 98:1-9).
16. When God rises up in judgment what standard does he use to determine his course of action? God uses the Ten Commandments as his standard of judgment (Psa. 111:7; 119:66; Rom. 2:12).
Imprecatory Psalms (Read Psalms 55:15; 59:13; 69:22-28; 109:6-13)
17. Was C. S. Lewis right when he referred to the imprecatory Psalms as “devilish curses… written by self-pitying, barbaric men”? No, for David himself said that the Spirit of God spoke by him, Jesus refers to the Psalms as part of Holy Scripture, & Peter says that the Holy Spirit spoke through David in the Psalms (2 Sam. 23:1-2; John 10:34-35; Acts 1:16).
19. How did David treat his enemies? David spared Saul’s life, didn’t resist Absolom’s insurrection, kept his men from killing Shemei, & promoted Mephibosheth to great honor (1 Sam. 26:11; 2 Sam. 9:6-7; 15:14; 16:9-10).
20. Who are the psalmists asking to take vengeance? The psalmists are not planning to take personal vengeance; rather they leave all vengeance to God just as he told them to do (Deut. 32:35-36; Psa. 94:1-4).
21. Were Old Testament believers told to love their enemies? Yes, both before David and after him, Scripture calls God’s people to love their enemies (Lev. 19:17; Prov. 24:17-18).
22. How should we understand the imprecatory Psalms (35, 55, 59, 69, 79, 109, & 137) where the psalmists pray for curses on their enemies? We should see in them a zeal for God’s glory, a hatred for sin, a desire for the deliverance of God’s people, and/or a call to repentance (Psa. 35:22-27; 37:35-40; 10:7, 12-15; 2:9-10; 64:7-10; 83:13-18).
by Rick Marin | Jan 31, 2024 | 1Q2024S
¿Por qué estaba en tierra extraña el pueblo de Dios?
(Salmos 69; 77; 79; 88:1-12; 102; 122; 137) Blog Ene. 28 – Feb. 3, 2024
Preparado por Ricardo Marín – Pregonero de Justicia PO Box 700, Fallbrook, CA 92088-0700 USA
REPASO: Los Salmos revelan a Dios como Soberano y no lejos de ninguno de nosotros. Él es lo suficientemente fuerte para librarnos de cualquier enemigo y lo suficientemente tierno para consolarnos en cualquier dolor. Los salmistas demuestran que Dios es accesible en cualquier situación. Su gobierno es misericordioso y justo y hace promesas a quienes lo aman.
En una tierra extraña
1. ¿Cuándo colgó el pueblo de Dios sus arpas en los sauces y se negó a cantar los Salmos de Dios? Mientras fueron llevados cautivos a Babilonia, el pueblo de Dios sintió que ya no podían cantar los cánticos de Sión (Sal. 137:1-4).
2. ¿Por qué los judíos cautivos en Babilonia sentían que no podían cantar los cánticos de Sión? Debido a que estaban separados del templo de Dios, el pueblo de Dios sentía que ya no podía cantar los cánticos de Dios (Sal. 137:4).
3. ¿Cuál fue la razón por la que el pueblo de Dios fue separado del santuario de Dios? El pueblo de Dios estaba cautivo en Babilonia porque había contaminado el santuario de Dios, despreciado a sus profetas y egoístamente no había seguido las instrucciones de Dios con respecto a la tierra (2 Crón. 36:11-21).
4. ¿Cuán importante era la casa de Dios para el pueblo de Dios? El pueblo de Dios consideraba el santuario de Dios más importante que su mano derecha o que su capacidad de hablar. Esa fue la actitud de Jesús y debería ser una lección para nosotros también (Sal. 69:9; 122:1-9; 137:5-6; Juan 2:13-17).
5. Cuando los paganos profanaron el templo de Dios y amontonaron a Jerusalén con cadáveres por todas partes, ¿qué le pidió Asaf a Dios que hiciera y por qué? Asaf le pidió a Dios que se vengara de los paganos porque los enemigos de Dios estaban ridiculizando el nombre de Dios (Sal. 79:1-13).
En problemas
6. Al hundirse en problemas extremos, ¿en qué característica de Dios espera David? Cuando David se hunde profundamente en los problemas y es abandonado incluso por su familia, la esperanza de David está en la misericordia de Dios (Sal. 69:1-18).
7. Cuando Asaf se vio abrumado por grandes problemas, ¿qué recordó? Cuando se encontraba en problemas profundos, Asaf recordó las maravillosas obras y hechos de Dios en épocas pasadas (Sal. 77:1-20).
Frente a la muerte
8. Ante la muerte ¿qué argumento usa el salmista en el Salmo 88 para buscar ayuda de Dios? Cuando se enfrenta a la muerte, el salmista le recuerda a Dios que en la tumba no puede alabar a Dios ni declarar su misericordia, por lo que Dios haría bien en liberarlo (Sal. 88:1-12).
9. En el Salmo 102 ¿qué contraste hace el salmista? El salmista contrasta la naturaleza eterna de Dios con la corta vida de nosotros los humanos y termina concluyendo que nuestros hijos tendrán que seguir adelante cuando vayamos a la tumba (Sal. 102:1-28).
by Rick Marin | Jan 31, 2024 | 2024 1st Quarter
Why were God’s people in a strange land?
(Psalms 69; 77; 79; 88:1-12; 102; 122; 137) Blog Jan. 28 – Feb. 3, 2024
Prepared by Richard A. Marin: Present Truth PO Box 700, Fallbrook CA 92088-0700 USA
REVIEW: The Psalms reveal God as Sovereign as well as not far from any one of us. He is strong enough to deliver us from any foe and tender enough to comfort us in any sorrow. The Psalmists demonstrate that God is approachable in any situation. His government is merciful and just and he makes promises to those who love him.
In a Strange Land
1. When did God’s people hang their harps on the willow trees and refuse to sing God’s Psalms? While carried away captive to Babylon God’s people felt they could no longer sing the songs of Zion (Psa. 137:1-4).
2. Why did the Jews held captive in Babylon feel that they couldn’t sing the songs of Zion? Because they were separated from God’s temple, God’s people felt like they could no longer sing God’s songs (Psa. 137:4).
3. What was the reason God’s people were separated from God’s sanctuary? God’s people were captives in Babylon because they had polluted God’s sanctuary, despised his prophets, & had selfishly not followed God’s instructions regarding the land (2 Chron. 36:11-21).
4. How important was God’s house to God’s people? God’s people considered God’s sanctuary more important than their right hand or than their ability to speak. That was Jesus’ attitude & should be a lesson to us also (Psa. 69:9; 122:1-9; 137:5-6; John 2:13-17).
5. When the heathen defiled God’s temple and laid Jerusalem in heaps with dead bodies everywhere, what did Asaph ask God to do and why? Asaph asked God to take vengeance against the heathen for God’s name was being ridiculed by God’s enemies (Psa. 79:1-13).
In Trouble
6. When sinking in extreme trouble in what characteristics of God does David hope? When sinking deep in trouble & abandoned by even his family, David’s hope is in God’s mercy (Psa. 69:1-18).
7. When Asaph was overwhelmed with deep trouble, of what did he remind himself? When in deep trouble Asaph reminded himself of God’s wonderous works & doings in former ages (Psa. 77:1-20).
When Facing Death
8. When faced with death what argument does the psalmist use in Psalm 88 to seek help from God? When faced with death the psalmist reminds God that in the grave, he cannot praise God nor declare his lovingkindness so God would do well to deliver him (Psa. 88:1-12).
9. In Psalm 102 what contrast does the psalmist make? The Psalmist contrasts Gods everlasting nature with the short lifespan of us humans & ends by concluding that our children will have to carry on when we go to the grave (Psa. 102:1-28).
by Rick Marin | Jan 24, 2024 | 2024 1st Quarter
What record of a person does God keep?
(Psalms 17; 40; 73; 114; 116; 121; 139) Blog Jan. 21-27, 2024
Prepared by Richard A. Marin: Present Truth PO Box 700, Fallbrook CA 92088-0700 USA
REVIEW: The Psalms show us that we may tell God our sorrows and our joys. They reveal God as the Creator of all things, who is above all and should be worshipped by all. His government is merciful and just and he makes promises to those who love him.
What God knows about us
1. When does God first take notice of a person? Before a person is born God notices them in their mother’s womb, when yet they are only an unformed embryo (Psa. 139:13-16).
2. According to Psalm 139, what record does God keep of a person? God keeps a record of a person’s every body part, their DNA, even the hairs of their head are numbered (Psa. 139:16; Luke 12:7).
3. By keeping a record of every person’s DNA, what is easily possible for God? With a record of our DNA God can easily recreate a person just like they were before they died & were decomposed (Job 19:25-27; Psa. 17:15; 1 Cor. 13:12; 15:20-23).
4. According to Psalm 139, what else besides our form does God know about us? God knows every move we make, every word we speak, every thought we think (Psa. 139:1-4).
5. How does David react to God’s knowledge of all his actions, words, & thoughts? David understands that God is very near to him (before & behind). This thought is exceedingly wonderful to him (and should be to us also) (Psa. 139:5-6).
6. Besides knowing our form, our actions, our words, and our thoughts, of what else is David very impressed in Psalm 139? David is impressed with God’s omnipresence, with the fact that wherever he goes, God is there to lead & protect him (Psa. 139:7-12).
7. What became very precious to David that should be precious to us also? God’s thoughts became precious to David & should be precious to us also (Psa. 139:17-18).
What we know about God
8. In Psalm 139 after David remembers all that God knows about us, what impresses him about God? David is impressed with what God thinks of us & that he never leaves those who trust in him (Psa. 139:17-18; Heb. 13:5).
9. What does David say that God does for those who put their trust in him? God comes near to those who trust in him. He hears their cry for deliverance, rescues them, establishes them on a solid foundation, & gives them a song in their heart (Psa. 40:1-4; 50:15).
10. How extensive does the psalmist say that God’s watch-care over his children is? God watches over his own day & night for he does not sleep. He preserves them throughout their whole life (Psa. 121:1-8).
What God does to deliver us
11. According to Psalm 114 what extreme measures did God use to take his people from Egypt to the promised land? The Psalm says that th e sea fled & Jordan was driven back & God shook the mountains & turned the flinty rock into fountains of water (Psa. 114:1-8).
12. On what does David depend to keep himself out of the paths of the destroyer? David depends on God & his Word to keep him from the paths of the destroyer (Psa. 17:4-7).
13. When Asaph felt like serving God was worthless because the wicked seemed to endlessly prosper, how did he console himself? Asaph entered God’s sanctuary where he began to understand that present prosperity is no assurance of final deliverance from life’s trials & that God was continually guiding him & in the end would receive him into glory (Psa. 73:1-28).
14. What hope gives David, and us, strength to endure mistreatment from others? The hope of seeing God & awakening in his likeness strengthens us to endure the daily troubles we face (Psa. 17:13-15).
15. What should be our response when God delivers us from trouble and sorrows? We should thank the Lord, vow to walk in his ways, tell others, & rejoice in his salvation (Psa. 116:1-19).
16. From where does our help and deliverance come? Our help & deliverance comes from God whose throne was on the sides of the north, & now in heaven’s Most Holy Place which the psalmist calls Mount Zion (Psa. 3:4; 20:1-2; 75:6; 103:19; 128:5; Isa. 14:13).
