How does Psalm 145:21 connect with Philippians 2:10-11 about every tongue confessing? Key Passages • Psalm 145:21 – “My mouth will declare the praise of the LORD; let every creature bless His holy name forever and ever.” • Philippians 2:10-11 – “that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” Common Threads • Universal scope – “every creature” (Psalm 145:21) – “every knee… every tongue” (Philippians 2:10-11) • Vocal response – “declare… bless” – “confess” • Focus on God’s name – “His holy name” – “the name of Jesus” • Ultimate purpose: God’s glory forever From Anticipation to Fulfillment • Psalm 145 looks forward: David’s worship overflows into a prophetic longing that all creation will join him. • Philippians 2 presents the certainty: because of Christ’s obedient death and resurrection, that longing will become reality. Old Testament Echo in the New • Isaiah 45:23 (quoted in Philippians 2) already promised every knee would bow to Yahweh; Psalm 145:21 harmonizes with that promise. • Philippians identifies Jesus with Yahweh, showing the same worship rightly belongs to Him. What This Reveals about Jesus • Equality with the LORD: The universal praise due to Yahweh in Psalm 145 is directed to Jesus in Philippians 2, affirming His full deity (cf. John 5:23). • Mediator of promised praise: Through His exaltation, Jesus guarantees the worldwide confession anticipated by the psalmist. Eschatological Certainty • Revelation 5:13 confirms the scene: “every creature” in heaven, on earth, and under the earth praises “Him who sits on the throne and the Lamb.” • The biblical storyline moves from hopeful plea (Psalm 145) to prophetic guarantee (Philippians 2) to final fulfillment (Revelation 5). Living in Light of the Coming Confession • Join the chorus now—let your mouth echo David’s vow and Paul’s certainty. • Proclaim the gospel so more tongues willingly confess before the day every tongue must (2 Corinthians 5:20). • Shape personal and corporate worship around the exalted name of Jesus, giving God the Father glory both now and forever. |
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