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- John Gill
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John Gill Bible Commentary
Yea, all kings shall fall down before him,.... Or worship him; not with a civil, but religious worship; for such worship is due to Christ, he being God equal with the Father, and so to be equally honoured; the Creator of all things, the Redeemer of his people, Head and Lord of the church, and whom the angels adore; every part of worship is to be given him; internal, which lies in the exercise of faith, hope, love, fear, &c. and external, which consists of prayer to him, praise of him, preaching in his name, and the administration of ordinances; and this worship is to be performed in the same manner as to the Father, in spirit and in truth, in righteousness and holiness, with reverence and godly fear. This is to be understood, either literally of the kings of the earth, and which will have its full accomplishment in the latter day; see Isa 49:23; or mystically of such who are made kings unto God the Father by Christ; who reign spiritually now, through the power of divine grace in their hearts; have the honour, riches, and attendance of kings, and a crown and kingdom prepared for them; and shall reign with Christ on earth, though under him, at whose feet they cast their crowns: all this shows the dignity of Christ's person and office; that he is the Prince of the kings of the earth, the firstborn of God, whom he has made higher than they, and King of kings, and Lord of lords; whose princes, and all whose subjects, are altogether kings. This passage is allowed to belong to the Messiah, both by ancient and modern Jews (g); and indeed it never was true of Solomon, nor of any other; all nations shall serve him; which will be in the latter day; see Isa 2:2; the Jews say (h), that in the world to come, or the times of the Messiah, all the Gentiles shall be voluntary proselytes. (g) Zohar in Gen. fol. 84. 4. Bemidbar Rabba, s. 13. fol. 209. 4. Midrash Megillat Esther, fol. 86. 2. R. Isaac Chizzuk Emunah, par. 1. p. 44. (h) T. Avodah Zarah, fol. 24. 1.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
72:11 All kings and all nations must submit to the messianic king. The hope expressed in 2:10-11 will be realized (see 96:1-3; 1 Cor 15:25) when other leaders and peoples bow before and serve this king.
Psalms 72:11
Endow the King with Your Justice
10May the kings of Tarshish and distant shores bring tribute; may the kings of Sheba and Seba offer gifts. 11May all kings bow down to him and all nations serve him.
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(Becoming a Prophetic Church) 5. Psalm 102
By Art Katz7.5K1:04:13Prophetic ChurchPSA 40:3PSA 72:11PSA 102:11PSA 116:16PSA 119:18PSA 119:105In this sermon, the speaker discusses the unique recognition of God that Jews historically have not experienced in times of suffering. The speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding the poetic and symbolic nature of the Word of God, which requires the guidance of the Holy Spirit for interpretation. The sermon highlights the concept of "kairos," a fixed time in God's intentions, in which He waits for certain conditions to be fulfilled before He can come as king. The speaker also emphasizes that God is not waiting for human heroism or acts of bravery, but rather for a specific condition to be met. Ultimately, the sermon points to a future time when all nations and kingdoms will acknowledge and worship God, as a result of Israel's role as a deliverer and the submission of earthly peoples to God's authority.
Seeking and Saving the Lost by Part 2
By Chip Brogden67821:38PSA 22:27PSA 72:11PSA 86:9HAB 2:14LUK 15:4COL 1:282PE 3:9This sermon emphasizes the all-encompassing nature of God's will, highlighting the desire for all to come to repentance and be presented perfect in Christ. It challenges the notion of limiting God's saving grace and focuses on the heart of God towards all people, urging believers to align their prayers and actions with God's purpose to save everyone. The message stresses the importance of valuing the lost and actively seeking to share the good news with all nations, reflecting God's deep love for every soul.
The Papal and Hierarchial System - Part 3
By Joseph John Gurney0PSA 72:11ISA 9:6MAT 5:5JHN 18:36ROM 14:172CO 10:4EPH 6:12COL 1:131TI 2:5REV 13:7Joseph John Gurney preaches about the usurpation of temporal power by the professing Church of Christ, highlighting the historical evidence of the church's assumption of authority over kings and nations, leading to persecution and bloody cruelties. He contrasts the early days of Christianity, where the army of the Lamb fought without carnal weapons, with the later alliance between the church and the state, resulting in the abuse of temporal power for ecclesiastical purposes. Gurney warns against the dangers of persecution and the enforcement of religious uniformity through the sword of the magistrate, emphasizing the true nature of Christ's kingdom as heavenly, spiritual, and independent of human authority.
I. the Jewish Sign
By Lewis Sperry Chafer0GEN 13:15GEN 17:6PSA 72:11PSA 86:9ISA 55:5EZK 37:1MIC 4:2MAT 24:31Lewis Sperry Chafer emphasizes the significance of Israel in God's plan for the earth, highlighting how all other nations are considered in relation to Israel in the Bible. He distinguishes the heavenly nature of the Church as strangers and pilgrims, while Israel is destined to abide and possess her land forever. Chafer discusses the prophecies of Israel's restoration, emphasizing the literal fulfillment of past prophecies and the miraculous preservation of the Jewish people for their final restoration. He points to current events and the Zionist movement as indications of nearing fulfillment of prophecies regarding Israel's restoration and the reign of Israel's King in righteousness and peace over the earth.
Europe in Prophecy
By Denis Lyle0PSA 72:11PSA 118:22ISA 28:16DAN 2:31LUK 20:17LUK 21:24ROM 1:251TH 4:16HEB 1:31PE 2:6Denis Lyle preaches on the prophecy in Daniel 2, highlighting the rise and fall of world empires as foretold by God. The vision of the image described in the dream to Nebuchadnezzar symbolizes the succession of Babylon, Medo-Persia, Greece, and Rome as world powers, with a future revival of the Roman Empire. The image's decline in value and weight contrasts with the eternal glory of Christ, who will ultimately destroy all earthly kingdoms and establish His reign. Lyle emphasizes the importance of being prepared for Christ's return and the signs pointing to the fulfillment of biblical prophecies in current events.
The Kingdom Prophesied
By Lewis Sperry Chafer0DEU 30:3PSA 72:11ISA 2:1ISA 7:14ISA 11:1JER 23:5ZEC 14:9MAL 3:1MAT 1:22LUK 17:21Lewis Sperry Chafer delves into the significance of the Old Testament prophets speaking during Israel's national dispersion, highlighting the contrast between the nation's dark hour and the prophesied coming glory. The prophets, though speaking at different times, were united in condemning sin, predicting judgment, and envisioning future blessings for Israel under the reign of David's Son. The prophecies point to Immanuel's kingdom being theocratic, heavenly, earthly, centered at Jerusalem, over regathered Israel, and extending to the nations, all to be established by the power of the returning King in a spiritual manner.
- John Gill
- Tyndale
John Gill Bible Commentary
Yea, all kings shall fall down before him,.... Or worship him; not with a civil, but religious worship; for such worship is due to Christ, he being God equal with the Father, and so to be equally honoured; the Creator of all things, the Redeemer of his people, Head and Lord of the church, and whom the angels adore; every part of worship is to be given him; internal, which lies in the exercise of faith, hope, love, fear, &c. and external, which consists of prayer to him, praise of him, preaching in his name, and the administration of ordinances; and this worship is to be performed in the same manner as to the Father, in spirit and in truth, in righteousness and holiness, with reverence and godly fear. This is to be understood, either literally of the kings of the earth, and which will have its full accomplishment in the latter day; see Isa 49:23; or mystically of such who are made kings unto God the Father by Christ; who reign spiritually now, through the power of divine grace in their hearts; have the honour, riches, and attendance of kings, and a crown and kingdom prepared for them; and shall reign with Christ on earth, though under him, at whose feet they cast their crowns: all this shows the dignity of Christ's person and office; that he is the Prince of the kings of the earth, the firstborn of God, whom he has made higher than they, and King of kings, and Lord of lords; whose princes, and all whose subjects, are altogether kings. This passage is allowed to belong to the Messiah, both by ancient and modern Jews (g); and indeed it never was true of Solomon, nor of any other; all nations shall serve him; which will be in the latter day; see Isa 2:2; the Jews say (h), that in the world to come, or the times of the Messiah, all the Gentiles shall be voluntary proselytes. (g) Zohar in Gen. fol. 84. 4. Bemidbar Rabba, s. 13. fol. 209. 4. Midrash Megillat Esther, fol. 86. 2. R. Isaac Chizzuk Emunah, par. 1. p. 44. (h) T. Avodah Zarah, fol. 24. 1.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
72:11 All kings and all nations must submit to the messianic king. The hope expressed in 2:10-11 will be realized (see 96:1-3; 1 Cor 15:25) when other leaders and peoples bow before and serve this king.