Which other scriptures emphasize God's presence with His people like Psalm 68:17? Psalm 68:17—A Launch Point “The chariots of God are tens of thousands—thousands upon thousands; the Lord is among them at Sinai in holiness.” Snapshots of God “with” His People in the Pentateuch • Exodus 3:12 — “God said, ‘I will surely be with you…’” • Exodus 25:8 — “They are to make a sanctuary for Me, so that I may dwell among them.” • Exodus 33:14 — “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” • Deuteronomy 31:6, 8 — “He will never leave you nor forsake you.” Historic Moments in Israel’s Conquest and Kingdom • Joshua 1:5 — “As I was with Moses, so I will be with you.” • Judges 6:12 — “The LORD is with you, mighty warrior.” • 1 Kings 8:27; 2 Chronicles 5:13-14 — God’s glory fills Solomon’s temple, confirming He dwells among His people. Poetic Celebrations in the Psalms • Psalm 23:4 — “Even though I walk through the valley… You are with me.” • Psalm 46:1-7 — “The LORD of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.” • Psalm 139:7-10 — “Where can I flee from Your presence?” Prophetic Assurances • Isaiah 7:14 — “They will call Him Immanuel” (“God with us”). • Isaiah 41:10 — “Do not fear, for I am with you.” • Isaiah 43:2 — “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you.” • Jeremiah 1:8 — “Do not be afraid… for I am with you.” • Zephaniah 3:17 — “The LORD your God is in your midst, a mighty Savior.” • Haggai 2:4-5 — “My Spirit remains among you; do not be afraid.” The Incarnation—God with Us in Flesh and Blood • Matthew 1:23 — “They will call Him Immanuel.” • John 1:14 — “The Word became flesh and tabernacled among us.” Ongoing Presence through the Holy Spirit • John 14:16-18 — “I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Advocate… I will not leave you as orphans.” • 2 Corinthians 6:16 — “We are the temple of the living God… ‘I will dwell and walk among them.’” The Great Commission Promise • Matthew 28:20 — “And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” New-Covenant Confidence • Romans 8:38-39 — Nothing “will be able to separate us from the love of God.” • Hebrews 13:5-6 — “He Himself has said, ‘I will never leave you nor forsake you.’” Eternal Consummation • Revelation 21:3 — “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man… He will dwell with them.” Takeaway From the burning bush to the New Jerusalem, Scripture consistently, literally, and faithfully affirms: God is present, active, and unchangingly “with” His people. |
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