EPISODE · Feb 21, 2026 · 31 MIN
Revive Us Again: Mercy and Truth Meet in Psalm 85 (Psalm 85) | Charles Spurgeon
from Reformed Thinking · host Edison Wu
Deep Dive into The Treasury of David by Charles Spurgeon - Psalm 85Charles Spurgeon's commentary on Psalm 85 identifies the text as a national hymn, likely written by David during a time of oppression, though it is often associated with the Captivity by other interpreters. The Psalm functions as a prayer for an afflicted land, using the Lord's history of past favors and forgiveness as an argument for present deliverance. Spurgeon posits that the text holds a deeper spiritual meaning, with Jesus and His salvation serving as the key to understanding the prophecy of universal peace.The composition is divided into three parts: a recollection of God's former mercies, a plea for the afflicted people, and a declaration of future blessings. In his exposition, Spurgeon notes that the psalmist describes God as having covered the sins of His people, a metaphor for the complete removal of iniquity through the atonement. The text emphasizes the necessity of the people being "turned" or converted by God, marking the dawn of their salvation and the cessation of divine anger.A significant portion of the commentary focuses on the plea for revival, suggesting that true revival results in the people rejoicing in the Lord Himself rather than just His gifts. Spurgeon highlights verse 10, where mercy and truth meet and righteousness and peace kiss each other, as a depiction of the divine attributes uniting in the work of Christ. While human logic might see justice and mercy as opposing forces, the commentary explains that they are perfectly reconciled in the Saviour's substitutionary atonement. The Psalm concludes with a vision of a harmonious relationship between heaven and earth, where truth springs from the ground and righteousness looks down with favor.Reformed Theologian GPT: https://chat.openai.com/g/g-XXwzX1gnv-reformed-theologianYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReformedExplainerSpotify Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1t5dz4vEgvHqUknYQfwpRI?si=e-tDRFR2Qf6By1sAcMdkdwhttps://buymeacoffee.com/edi2730
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Deep Dive into The Treasury of David by Charles Spurgeon - Psalm 85Charles Spurgeon's commentary on Psalm 85 identifies the text as a national hymn, likely written by David during a time of oppression, though it is often associated with the Captivity by other interpreters. The Psalm functions as a prayer for an afflicted land, using the Lord's history of past favors and forgiveness as an argument for present deliverance. Spurgeon posits that the text holds a deeper spiritual meaning, with Jesus and His salvation serving as the key to understanding the prophecy of universal peace.The composition is divided into three parts: a recollection of God's former mercies, a plea for the afflicted people, and a declaration of future blessings. In his exposition, Spurgeon notes that the psalmist describes God as having covered the sins of His people, a metaphor for the complete removal of iniquity through the atonement. The text emphasizes the necessity of the people being "turned" or converted by God, marking the dawn of their salvation and the cessation of divine anger.A significant portion of the commentary focuses on the plea for revival, suggesting that true revival results in the people rejoicing in the Lord Himself rather than just His gifts. Spurgeon highlights verse 10, where mercy and truth meet and righteousness and peace kiss each other, as a depiction of the divine attributes uniting in the work of Christ. While human logic might see justice and mercy as opposing forces, the commentary explains that they are perfectly reconciled in the Saviour's substitutionary atonement. The Psalm concludes with a vision of a harmonious relationship between heaven and earth, where truth springs from the ground and righteousness looks down with favor.Reformed Theologian GPT: https://chat.openai.com/g/g-XXwzX1gnv-reformed-theologianYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReformedExplainerSpotify Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1t5dz4vEgvHqUknYQfwpRI?si=e-tDRFR2Qf6By1sAcMdkdwhttps://buymeacoffee.com/edi2730
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