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Lutheran reading notes

In Psalms chapter 100, the wisdom literature continues to explore prayer, worship, lament, praise, and trust in God. Lutheran interpretation often emphasizes humanity’s limitations and the need to rely on God's grace and promises. The chapter highlights the contrast between human striving and the faithfulness of God.

Theme: Wisdom, prayer, and faithful living Key people: Wise figures Key place: Israel Liturgical use: Wisdom lections
1 [A Psalm of praise.] Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. {praise: or, thanksgiving} {all...: Heb. all the earth}
Psalms 100:1 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
2 Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing.
Psalms 100:2 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
3 Know ye that the LORD he {is} God: {it is} he {that} hath made us, and not we ourselves; {we are} his people, and the sheep of his pasture. {and not...: or, and his we are}
Psalms 100:3 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
4 Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, {and} into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, {and} bless his name.
Psalms 100:4 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
5 For the LORD {is} good; his mercy {is} everlasting; and his truth {endureth} to all generations. {to all...: Heb. to generation and generation}
Psalms 100:5 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.