Connect Psalm 102:26 with Hebrews 1:11-12 on God's unchanging nature. The Scriptures Side by Side “They will perish, but You remain; they will all wear out like a garment. Like clothing You will change them, and they will be passed on.” “They will perish, but You remain; they will all wear out like a garment. You will roll them up like a robe; like a garment they will be changed. But You remain the same, and Your years will never end.” Key Connections • The writer of Hebrews quotes Psalm 102 verbatim, anchoring the truth of God’s unchanging nature in both Old and New Testaments. • Both passages contrast the temporary creation (“they”) with the eternal Creator (“You”). • The identical wording underlines Scripture’s unity and reliability; the same Spirit inspired both texts. Unpacking the Imagery • “Wear out like a garment” – clothes fray, stain, and eventually must be replaced; creation shares this built-in expiration date (Romans 8:20-22). • “Roll them up like a robe” – a tailor folds a finished cloak and sets it aside; likewise, God can effortlessly bring the present heavens and earth to a close (2 Peter 3:10-13). • “You remain” – God stands outside time, unchanged when everything else dissolves. God’s Unchanging Character Highlighted • Immutable: Malachi 3:6 – “For I, the Lord, do not change.” • Eternal: Isaiah 40:28 – “The Creator of the ends of the earth… His understanding is unsearchable.” • Consistent in goodness: James 1:17 – “the Father of lights, with Whom there is no variation or shifting shadow.” Why This Matters to Us • Stability in an unstable world – when culture, health, or finances shift, God’s character remains our anchor (Psalm 46:1-2). • Assurance of promises – an unchanging God keeps every word He has spoken (Numbers 23:19). • Confidence in Christ – Hebrews applies Psalm 102 to Jesus, affirming His full deity and unaltered authority (Hebrews 13:8). Supporting Witnesses from the Word • Lamentations 3:22-23 – His mercies “are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.” • Revelation 1:8 – “I am the Alpha and the Omega… Who is, and Who was, and Who is to come, the Almighty.” Takeaways • Creation is impressive yet temporary; only God is eternally the same. • The exact repetition from Psalm 102 in Hebrews 1 confirms Scripture’s trustworthiness. • God’s immutability secures our salvation, steadies our daily walk, and guarantees the fulfillment of His redemptive plan. |
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