How does Psalm 145:7 connect with God's character in Exodus 34:6-7? The Key Texts Psalm 145:7 — “They will celebrate the fame of Your abundant goodness and sing joyfully of Your righteousness.” Exodus 34:6-7 — “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 truth, maintaining loving devotion to a thousand generations, forgiving iniquity, transgression, and sin. Yet He will by no means leave the guilty unpunished….’” Abundant Goodness—The Same Heart on Display • Exodus lists God as “abounding in loving devotion.” • Psalm 145 echoes that with “abundant goodness.” • Both texts spotlight not a trickle of kindness but an overflow—God’s nature is generously, habitually good (cf. James 1:17). Righteousness and Justice—Perfectly Balanced • Psalm 145 rejoices in God’s “righteousness.” • Exodus balances mercy with justice: forgiving yet “by no means” clearing the guilty (cf. Romans 3:25-26). • Together they show righteousness that is both moral perfection and relational faithfulness. From Theophany to Praise—How Revelation Fuels Worship • Moses hears the divine self-description on Sinai; centuries later David turns the same attributes into a song. • The pattern: God reveals → His people remember → praise erupts (cf. Psalm 103:8; Joel 2:13; Jonah 4:2). Continuity Across Scripture • Old and New Testaments carry the same portrait: slow to anger (2 Peter 3:9), rich in mercy (Ephesians 2:4). • Psalm 145 becomes a living commentary on Exodus 34—showing that what God says about Himself, He continues to be. Why the Connection Matters Today • Every act of praise joins an ancient chorus anchored in God’s unchanging character. • When we celebrate His goodness, we echo Sinai and agree with heaven: “Great and marvelous are Your works, O Lord God Almighty; just and true are Your ways” (Revelation 15:3). |
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