“Divine Triumph, Divine Trial” | Psalm 82 Bible Study + Crossword

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Introduction

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Context

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Commentary

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Previous Bible Study

Bonus:

Crossword Puzzle (✞-word)

Crossword Puzzle Answers

  • Triumphed Christ ___ over the rebellious spiritual powers on the cross (Col 2:15).
  • Kingdom As the ____ or reign or God advances, the dominion of darkness is diminished (cf. Mk 1:15; Col 1:13-14).
  • LORD The ____’s Name, which he reveals to Moses at the burning bush, is YHWH (Yahweh) (Ex 3:13-15). The Name can be found in many biblical names.
  • Elohim The Hebrew word ____ can refer to God, but also to other spiritual beings (“gods”) (Ps 82:1; cf. Ex 12:12). The singular el can be found in many biblical names.
  • Sons In the Old Testament, spiritual beings are often called __ of God (Dt 32:8, ESV; Job 1:6; Job 38:7, ESV; Ps 29:1-2; Ps 82:6), as well as princes (Dn 10:13, 20, 12:1), morning stars (Job 38:7; cf. Rev 22:16), heavenly hosts, and more.
  • Council The LORD [YHWH] presides over the divine ____ (or divine assembly) that includes other spiritual beings (Ps 82:1, ESV; cf. Gen 1:26; 1 Ki 22:19; Ps 89:5-7, 95:3).
  • Like There is no other god besides God (i.e., there is no other god who is ___ God) (Ex 15:11, 18:11; Dt 3:24, 4:35; 1 Sam 2:2; Ps 86:8; 89:6, 96:4, 97:9; cf. Is 47:8; Zep 2:15).
  • Created The other spiritual beings were ____ by the LORD [YHWH] to praise and worship and serve Him (Ps 148:1-2, 148:3-5; Neh 9:6; cf. Col 1:15-16; 1 Pet 3:21-22).
  • Kind Jesus is the one-of-a-___ (Gk. monogenes) Son of God (Jn 3:16; cf. Jn 10:34-39; Heb 11:17-18).
  • Death The LORD [YHWH] puts rebellious members of His divine assembly on trial (Ps 82:1). Because they are not ruling the nations the LORD allotted to them (Dt 32:8, ESV) with justice (Ps 82:2-5), they are sentenced to ____ (Ps 82:6-7; cf. Is 24:21-22; Mt 25:41; Jude 1:6; Rev 20:10, 14).
  • Judge The psalmist prays that the LORD [YHWH] will ___ (i.e, reign over) the whole earth – not just Israel, His treasured possession (Ps 82:8; cf. Dt 32:9; Ex 19:5-6).
  • Spiritual Our struggle is not merely against flesh and blood, but against ____ rulers, powers, authorities (i.e., demons (including the devil)) (Eph 6:12) that blind the minds of unbelievers (2 Cor 4:4), and influence the conduct of those who are disobedient (Eph 2:2; 2 Tim 2:25-26).  

Conclusion

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