How does Psalm 22:25 connect with Hebrews 2:12 on declaring God's name? Setting the Context of Psalm 22 • A psalm that moves from the Messiah’s suffering (vv. 1-21) to His vindication and worldwide praise (vv. 22-31) • Verses 22-25 form the turning point, where affliction gives way to public worship, anchoring hope for every believer Psalm 22:25—Public Praise Flowing from Personal Deliverance “From You comes my praise in the great assembly; I will fulfill my vows before those who fear You.” • Praise originates “from” God, then returns to Him—He supplies both the salvation and the song • “Great assembly” points to gathered worship, not private sentiment (cf. Psalm 40:9; 26:12) • Fulfilling vows shows complete obedience after rescue, prefiguring Christ’s finished work Hebrews 2:12—Messiah Declares the Father’s Name Among His Family “I will proclaim Your name to My brothers; I will sing Your praises in the assembly.” • The writer quotes Psalm 22:22, presenting Jesus as the ultimate worship leader within the congregation • Christ identifies with “brothers,” sharing flesh and blood (Hebrews 2:11, 14) while still magnifying the Father • By His resurrection, He stands in the midst of believers, singing to the Father He perfectly obeyed Thread That Binds the Two Texts • Same Psalm, same setting: both verses spring from the Messiah’s deliverance and move directly into communal praise • Psalm 22:25 shows the outcome—ongoing worship and vow-keeping—while Hebrews 2:12 shows the Agent—Jesus Himself—who announces God’s name and leads the praise • Declaration of God’s name is central: – Psalm 22:22-25 from individual proclamation to corporate praise – Hebrews 2:12 from Christ’s proclamation to the church’s shared song • Fulfillment motif: Jesus fulfills His vow of redemption (John 19:30) and now fulfills Psalm 22 by praising the Father alongside redeemed people Additional Scriptural Echoes • John 17:26 “I have made Your name known to them…”—Christ continues the Psalm 22 mission • Matthew 18:20 His presence promised wherever believers gather in His name • Isaiah 12:4-5 Call to “proclaim His name” and “make His deeds known among the peoples” Practical Takeaways • Worship is Christ-centered and congregation-shaped; He still leads the song every time believers gather • Declaring God’s name flows naturally from experiencing His deliverance, just as it did for the Messiah in Psalm 22 • Vows today translate into lives of obedience, gratitude, and public testimony that mirror the pattern set in both passages |
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