Episode 32: Bless God, fear God

Psalm 103, again, repeatedly calls God’s people to bless him for who he is and what he has done. It speaks of God’s love and compassion. But the psalmist also declares—three times—that God’s love and compassion is for those who “fear” him. The fear of God is an important biblical theme, especially in the Old Testament. But how can we understand it, without losing hold of our understanding of God’s grace and mercy?