Psalm 69: The Significance Of David's Cry

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Psalm 69 extends this connection, and this truth even more. Once again David writes of God’s control of the sea. Verses 1-3 and 14-15 declare God as the individual who can be the savior from the depths (Turner 373). Not only is God the savior, but David is the one who cries out for rescue This cry may very well be the inspiration for Peter’s cry. “Peter’s aborted attempt to follow his master uses language and imagery reminiscent of [Psalm] 69:1-2” (Beale, Carson 50). The fact that Peter’s language is so similar to David suggests He may have already recognized Jesus as Messiah. A cry to Jesus to save him and not allow him to sink is a direct reflection of David’s cry. This solidifies Jesus’ divinity.
Isaiah 41:4; 43:10-11 As God speaks through Isaiah He declares His sovereignty and His Name. Isaiah 41:4 establishes God as caretaker of the Israelites, but more importantly renames God “I AM’ (Beale, Carson 50). The fact that this name is continued throughout the Old Testament shows its significance. Thus, when Jesus says, “it is I” or “I AM” in the New Testament this continued name holds the weight of God. Just as God cares for the Israelites in Isaiah 41:4 Jesus cares for the apostles in Matthew 14. …show more content…

Verse 11 states that “apart from me there is no savor”. While this phrase may not have been revolutionary the Israelites of the time, it holds major significance in the New Testament. Jesus comes claiming to be a savior and continues to heal and save as previously only the Father had done. This places Jesus in the role of savior. Because of Isaiah 43:10-11 it can be concluded that Jesus must be God because of His saving. This also helps Peter to have faith, and means Peter has some base level of believe in Jesus to cry out to Him as a savior. Once again this solidifies Jesus as

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