How does Psalm 107:2 connect with the concept of redemption in Ephesians 1:7? Setting the Texts Side by Side • Psalm 107:2: “Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom He has redeemed from the hand of the enemy.” • Ephesians 1:7: “In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace.” Key Word: Redemption • Both verses pivot on the same idea—being “bought back” or “set free” by the LORD. • Psalm 107 looks back to physical rescue (e.g., Egypt, exile). • Ephesians 1:7 looks forward to spiritual rescue—freedom from sin’s penalty through Christ’s blood. Old Testament Picture: Physical Deliverance • Redeemed “from the hand of the enemy” points to literal bondage (Exodus 6:6; Isaiah 43:1). • God acts as kinsman-redeemer, paying whatever it costs to liberate His people (Leviticus 25:47-49). • The response: “say so”—public testimony of the LORD’s intervention (Psalm 107:1, 8, 15, 21, 31). New Testament Fulfillment: Spiritual Deliverance • Christ’s blood is the redemptive price (1 Peter 1:18-19; Hebrews 9:12). • Result: forgiveness, adoption, inheritance (Colossians 1:13-14; Galatians 4:4-7). • Redemption now centers on the cross, not on escaping a human oppressor. How the Two Passages Connect • Same Redeemer—Yahweh of Psalm 107 is revealed in Jesus of Ephesians 1. • Same Pattern—bondage → divine payment → freedom → public praise. • Shift in Enemy—external foes in Psalm 107 become sin, death, and Satan (Hebrews 2:14-15). • Expanded Audience—Israel’s redeemed “say so” to the nations; the church proclaims the gospel to the world (Acts 1:8). • Richer Grace—physical deliverance showcased God’s steadfast love; the cross displays “the riches of His grace” in full. Living the Truth Today • Speak Up: verbalize what Christ has done—testimony strengthens faith and points others to salvation (Revelation 12:11). • Celebrate Freedom: worship flows naturally when we recall the price paid. • Walk as the Redeemed: avoid returning to former bondage (Romans 6:11-14). • Extend Redemption: share the message that forgiveness is available “through His blood” to all who believe (2 Corinthians 5:18-20). |
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