Pastor Lowell Nelson teaches on Psalms 46-48 "The Theology of God’s Kingship" on 2/4/2026 for our Wednesday service.
Psalm 46 - 48
God Is Our Fortress
1 God is our refuge and strength,
A very present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear,
Even though the earth be removed,
And though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; 3 Though its waters roar and be troubled,
Though the mountains shake with its swelling. Selah
4 There is a river whose streams shall make glad the city of God,
The holy place of the tabernacle of the Most High. 5 God is in the midst of her, she shall not be moved;
God shall help her, just at the break of dawn. 6 The nations raged, the kingdoms were moved;
He uttered His voice, the earth melted. 7 The LORD of hosts is with us;
The God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah
8 Come, behold the works of the LORD,
Who has made desolations in the earth. 9 He makes wars cease to the end of the earth;
He breaks the bow and cuts the spear in two;
He burns the chariot in the fire. 10 Be still, and know that I am God;
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth! 11 The LORD of hosts is with us;
The God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah
Psalms 47
God Is King over All the Earth
1 Oh, clap your hands, all you peoples!
Shout to God with the voice of triumph! 2 For the LORD Most High is awesome;
He is a great King over all the earth. 3 He will subdue the peoples under us,
And the nations under our feet. 4 He will choose our inheritance for us,
The excellence of Jacob whom He loves. Selah
5 God has gone up with a shout,
The LORD with the sound of a trumpet. 6 Sing praises to God, sing praises!
Sing praises to our King, sing praises! 7 For God is the King of all the earth;
Sing praises with understanding.
8 God reigns over the nations;
God sits on His holy throne. 9 The princes of the people have gathered together,
The people of the God of Abraham.
For the shields of the earth belong to God;
He is greatly exalted.
Psalms 48
Zion, the City of Our God
1 Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised
In the city of our God,
In His holy mountain. 2 Beautiful in elevation,
The joy of the whole earth,
Is Mount Zion on the sides of the north,
The city of the great King. 3 God is in her palaces;
He is known as her refuge.
4 For behold, the kings assembled,
They passed by together. 5 They saw it, and so they marveled;
They were troubled, they hastened away. 6 Fear took hold of them there,
And pain, as of a woman in birth pangs, 7 As when You break the ships of Tarshish
With an east wind. 8 As we have heard,
So we have seen
In the city of the LORD of hosts,
In the city of our God:
God will establish it forever. Selah
9 We have thought, O God, on Your lovingkindness,
In the midst of Your temple. 10 According to Your name, O God,
So is Your praise to the ends of the earth;
Your right hand is full of righteousness. 11 Let Mount Zion rejoice,
Let the daughters of Judah be glad,
Because of Your judgments.
12 Walk about Zion,
And go all around her.
Count her towers; 13 Mark well her bulwarks;
Consider her palaces;
That you may tell it to the generation following. 14 For this is God,
Our God forever and ever;
He will be our guide
Even to death.
Psalms 46–48: The Theology of God’s Kingship
Psalm 46 – God Ruling in Our Midst (Jerusalem)
Verses 1–5: God rules over chaos in nature — His presence brings peace.
Verses 6–10: God rules over chaos among nations — He brings peace.
Verse 11: God brings peace over everything.
Theme: God’s presence and reign provide security and stability during times of chaos.
Psalm 47 – God Ruling Over All the Earth
Verses 1–2: A summons to all — come and worship!
Verses 2–4: God subdues and rules over the nations.
Verse 5: God ascends to His throne in Heaven to reign.
Verses 6–9: Worship Him, for He reigns over all the earth.
Theme: God is the universal King worthy of all praise.
Psalm 48 – God Ruling in Zion (Jerusalem)
Verses 1–3: God’s dwelling place is in Zion.
Verses 4–7: God defends His city.
Verses 8–14: God’s past acts inspire present praise.
Theme: God’s protection and presence in Zion reveal His enduring faithfulness and kingship.
