How does Psalm 111:4 connect with God's character in Exodus 34:6? Key Verses Psalm 111:4 — “He has caused His wonders to be remembered; the LORD is gracious and compassionate.” Exodus 34:6 — “Then the LORD passed in front of Moses and called out: ‘The LORD, the LORD God, compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness.’” Shared Portrait of God’s Character • “Gracious and compassionate” appears in both passages, underscoring that the psalmist is intentionally echoing God’s self-revelation at Sinai. • Exodus 34:6 is the foundational Old Testament creed about who God is; Psalm 111:4 redelivers that creed in worship. • By repeating the same descriptors, Scripture affirms that God’s character is unchanging (Malachi 3:6; James 1:17). The Purpose of Remembering • God “caused His wonders to be remembered” so His people would never forget His nature. • The wonders include the Red Sea crossing, manna, and every act of covenant faithfulness (Psalm 105:5; Deuteronomy 6:20-25). • Remembering is an act of worship that stirs trust and obedience (Deuteronomy 8:2; Psalm 77:11-12). Continuity Across Scripture • Other writers echo the same pairing of “compassionate and gracious” (Nehemiah 9:17; Psalm 103:8; Joel 2:13; Jonah 4:2), showing a consistent biblical thread. • In the New Testament, God’s grace and compassion climax in Christ (Ephesians 2:4-7; Titus 3:4-5), perfectly fulfilling the attributes first proclaimed in Exodus. Living Response • Because God is eternally gracious and compassionate, His past acts guarantee present help (Hebrews 13:8). • Rehearse His works—both recorded in Scripture and experienced personally—to anchor faith in His unchanging character. • Let remembrance lead to gratitude, obedience, and hopeful expectation of future mercy (Psalm 116:12-14; Lamentations 3:22-24). |
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