Background:
Book 2 in the Psalms
Psalm 46 Is the basis of Martin Luther’s hymn, “A Mighty Fortress is our God.”
The backdrop of this Psalm is found in 2 Kings 18-19; 2 Chronicles 32; Isaiah 36- 37.
WE CAN REJOICE FOR
1. GOD’S LIFE-GIVING RIVER (4)
Psalm 46:4
See Isaiah 44:3; Zech 14:8; Rev 7:17; Rev 22:1-2; John 4:10; 7:38
WE CAN REJOICE FOR
2. GOD’S CONSTANT PRESENCE (5)
Psalm 46:5
See Gen 28:15; Rev 21:3; Matt 28:18-20; John 14:17; Heb 13:5
WE CAN REJOICE FOR
3. GOD’S POWERFUL WORD (6-7)
Psalm 46:6-7
Ps 18:13; 68:33; 76:8; Joel 2:11; 3:16; Amos 1:2; Psalm 29;
Heb 1:1-4; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; Heb 4:12