Psalm 98:1, 2-3, 3-4
Chapter 98
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The Victorious King and Just Judge
Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done wonders; his right hand, his holy arm, has won victory for him.2
The Lord has shown his salvation, r evealing his justice to the nations.
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He has not forgotten his love, nor his faithfulness to Israel. The farthest ends of the earth all have seen God’s saving power.
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All you, lands, make a joyful noise to the Lord, break into song and sing praise,
Commentaries
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Our Lord established the kingdom of God on earth, yet we pray: ‘Your kingdom come.’ The work of our redemption has been completed, but we still pray for this salvation to be perfected throughout the world: God has come, but we eagerly await his final return to take possession of his kingdom.
Sing to the Lord a new song (v. 1). Humanity has discovered the way to liberation and salvation—through the coming of Christ, God-made-man, and his resurrection.
The Lord came down to earth and demonstrated his love and the path to eternal salvation through his death and resurrection.