The Ascended King Who Gives Gifts to Men (Psalm 68) | Charles Spurgeon

Deep Dive into The Treasury of David by Charles Spurgeon - Psalm 68Charles Spurgeon identifies Psalm 68 as a soul-stirring hymn originally composed for the removal of the ark to its resting place on Mount Zion. While acknowledging the text as difficult and dark in some stanzas, he interprets the Psalm as a majestic picture of the Lord Jesus among His saints and His eventual ascent to glory. The Psalm opens with the invocation for God to arise, a call for the Lord to lead the way as the glorious Captain whose presence causes enemies to flee and hate to vanish.The commentary follows the structure of a procession, moving from the march through the wilderness to the ascent of the hill. Spurgeon emphasizes God’s provision during the wilderness wanderings, noting how He sent a plentiful rain to confirm His weary inheritance and prepared goodness for the poor. Within this journey, God is celebrated as a father of the fatherless and a judge for widows, maintaining justice from His holy habitation.A pivotal moment in the exposition is the interpretation of verse 18, where the psalmist describes ascending on high and leading captivity captive. Spurgeon connects this directly to the New Testament, viewing it as a prophecy of Jesus Christ ascending to heaven to receive and distribute spiritual gifts to men, including the rebellious. The Psalm concludes by anticipating a time of wider conquest where kingdoms of the earth sing to God and nations like Ethiopia stretch out their hands in worship. Ultimately, Spurgeon invites the reader to bless the Lord, who is the God of salvation and daily loads His people with benefits.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