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Psalms 24:1
"The earth is the Lord’s, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein."
"That which lies at the foundation of business integrity and of true success is the recognition of God's ownership. The Creator of all things, He is the original proprietor. We are His stewards. All that we have is a trust from Him, to be used according to His direction. Ed 137.4"
The EGW passage directly reflects the sentiment expressed in Psalm 24:1. Both assert God's ownership of all things and humanity's role as stewards. The connection is clear and foundational.
"Thus the people were constantly reminded that God was the true proprietor of their fields, their flocks, and their herds; that He sent them sunshine and rain for their seedtime and harvest, and that everything they possessed was of His creation, and He had made them stewards of His goods. PP 526.3"
Both passages affirm God's ownership of the earth and everything in it. EGW's statement that God is the true proprietor of their fields, flocks, and herds directly reflects the principle stated in Psalm 24:1.
God claims the whole earth as His vineyard. Though now in the hands of the usurper, it belongs to God. By redemption no less than by creation it is His. For the world Christ's sacrifice was made. “God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son.” John 3:16 . It is through that one gift that every other is imparted to men. Daily the whole world receives blessing from God. Every drop of rain, every ray of light shed on our unthankful race, every leaf and flower and fruit, testifies to God's long forbearance and His great love. COL 301.3 And what returns are made to the great Giver? How are men treating the claims of God? To whom are the masses of mankind giving the service of their lives? They are serving mammon. Wealth, position, pleasure in the world, is their aim. Wealth is gained by robbery, not of man only, but of God. Men are using His gifts to gratify their selfishness. Everything they can grasp is made to minister to their greed and their love of selfish pleasure. COL …
The EGW passage directly states that God claims the whole earth and the Psalm states the same. The EGW passage expands on the implications of this claim, but the core idea is directly from the verse.
"All things belong to God. Men may ignore His claims. While He bountifully bestows His blessings upon them, they may use His gifts for their own selfish gratification; but they will be called to give an account for their stewardship. 9T 246.2"
The EGW passage directly states that all things belong to God, which is the central theme of Psalm 24:1.
Psalms 24:3
"Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord? or who shall stand in his holy place?"
Great was the indignation of the Israelites as they learned the deception that had been practiced upon them. And this was heightened when, after three days’ journey, they reached the cities of the Gibeonites, near the center of the land. “All the congregation murmured against the princes;” but the latter refused to break the treaty, though secured by fraud, because they had “sworn unto them by the Lord God of Israel.” “And the children of Israel smote them not.” The Gibeonites had pledged themselves to renounce idolatry, and accept the worship of Jehovah; and the preservation of their lives was not a violation of God's command to destroy the idolatrous Canaanites. Hence the Hebrews had not by their oath pledged themselves to commit sin. And though the oath had been secured by deception, it was not to be disregarded. The obligation to which one's word is pledged—if it do not bind him to perform a wrong act—should be held sacred. No consideration of gain, of revenge, or of self-interest …
Ellen White directly references Psalms 24:3 in this passage.
Psalms 24:3-4
"Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord? or who shall stand in his holy place? He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully."
Remember Solomon. Among many nations there was no king like him, beloved of his God. But he fell. He was led from God and became corrupt through the indulgence of lustful passions. This is the prevailing sin of this age, and its progress is fearful. Professed Sabbathkeepers are not clean. There are those who profess to believe the truth who are corrupt at heart. God will prove them, and their folly and sin shall be made manifest. None but the pure and lowly can dwell in His presence. “Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord? or who shall stand in His holy place? He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully.” “Lord, who shall abide in Thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in Thy holy hill? He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart. He that backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his neighbor, nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbor. In whose eyes a vile person i…
The EGW passage directly quotes Psalms 24:3-4, making it an explicit allusion.
Then all faces gathered paleness, and those that God had rejected gathered blackness. Then we all cried out: “Who shall be able to stand? Is my robe spotless?” The angels ceased to sing, and there was a time of awful silence, when Jesus spoke: “Those who have clean hands and pure hearts shall be able to stand; My grace is sufficient for you.” At this, our faces lighted up, and joy filled every heart. And the angels struck a note higher and sang again, while the cloud drew still nearer the earth. Then Jesus’ silver trumpet sounded, as He descended on the cloud, wrapped in flames of fire. He gazed on the graves of the sleeping saints, then raised His eyes and hands to heaven, and cried: “Awake! Awake! Awake! ye that sleep in the dust, and arise.” Then there was a mighty earthquake. The graves opened, and the dead came up clothed with immortality. The 144,000 shouted, “Alleluia!” as they recognized their friends who had been torn from them by death, and in the same moment we were changed,…
The EGW passage echoes the sentiment of Psalm 24:3-4 regarding who is worthy to stand before the Lord, emphasizing clean hands and a pure heart.
Psalms 24:4
"He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully."
"We must have less faith in what we can do and more faith in what the Lord can do for us, if we will have clean hands and pure hearts. You are not engaged in your own work; you are doing the work of God. 7T 212.1"
EGW directly alludes to Psalm 24:4 by using the phrase 'clean hands and pure hearts.' The context in EGW emphasizes reliance on God to achieve this purity, which aligns with the broader theme of seeking God's help in righteousness.
Psalms 24:7
"Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in."
"“Lift up your heads, O ye gates; Even lift them up, ye everlasting doors; And the King of glory shall come in.” PP 708.2"
The EGW passage is a direct quote from Psalm 24:7.
"“Lift up your heads, O ye gates; And be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; And the King of glory shall come in.” DA 833.4"
EGW directly quotes Psalm 24:7.
"As they drew near to the city of God, the challenge is given by the escorting angels,— DA 833.3"
The EGW passage alludes to the imagery of angels challenging the gates of the city of God, which is directly reflected in Psalm 24:7. The connection is clear and meaningful.
The Ascension of Christ All heaven was waiting the hour of triumph when Jesus should ascend to His Father. Angels came to receive the King of glory and to escort Him triumphantly to heaven. After Jesus had blessed His disciples, He was parted from them and taken up. And as He led the way upward, the multitude of captives who were raised at His resurrection followed. A multitude of the heavenly host were in attendance, while in heaven an innumerable company of angels awaited His coming. As they ascended to the Holy City, the angels who escorted Jesus cried out, “Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.” The angels in the city cried out with rapture, “Who is this King of glory?” The escorting angels answered in triumph, “The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle! Lift up your heads, O ye gates; even lift them up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in!” Again the waiting angels asked, “Who…
EGW directly quotes Psalm 24:7 in her description of Christ's ascension.
"The triumphal procession approached the capital, following the sacred symbol of their invisible King. Then a burst of song demanded of the watchers upon the walls that the gates of the Holy City should be thrown open: PP 707.3"
EGW directly alludes to Psalm 24:7, referencing the triumphal procession and the call to open the gates for the King of glory. The context of the ark entering Jerusalem directly parallels the imagery in the Psalm.
"Angels like a cloud surrounded the Son of God and bade the everlasting gates be lifted up, that the King of glory might come in. I saw that while Jesus was with that bright heavenly host, in the presence of God, and surrounded by His glory, He did not forget His disciples upon the earth, but received power from His Father, that He might return and impart power to them. The same day He returned and showed Himself to His disciples. He suffered them then to touch Him; for He had ascended to His Father and had received power. EW 187.2"
The EGW passage directly alludes to Psalm 24:7 with the phrase "everlasting gates be lifted up, that the King of glory might come in." The context of Jesus' ascension further strengthens this connection.
Psalms 24:7-10
"Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in. Who is this King of glory? The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle. Lift up your heads, O ye gates; even lift them up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in. Who is this King of glory? The Lord of hosts, he is the King of glory. Selah."
"“The Lord of hosts; He is the King of glory.” Psalm 24:7-10 . DA 833.10"
Ellen White directly references Psalms 24:7-10 in this passage.
"“The Lord of hosts, He is the King of glory.” Psalm 24:7-10 . PP 708.4"
Ellen White directly references Psalms 24:7-10 in this passage.
Psalms 24:8
"Who is this King of glory? The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle."
"“Who is this King of glory?” DA 833.6"
EGW directly quotes the verse.
"“The Lord strong and mighty, The Lord mighty in battle! Lift up your heads, O ye gates; Even lift them up, ye everlasting doors; And the King of glory shall come in.” DA 833.8"
EGW directly quotes the verse.
"Again is heard the challenge, “Who is this King of glory?” for the angels never weary of hearing His name exalted. The escorting angels make reply,— DA 833.9"
EGW directly quotes the verse.
"Again the joyful interrogation was heard, “Who is this King of glory?” And the voice of the great multitude, like “the sound of many waters,” was heard in the rapturous reply: PP 708.3"
EGW directly quotes and references Psalm 24:8.
"“Who is this King of glory?” PP 707.6"
EGW directly quotes Psalm 24:8, indicating a clear and explicit allusion.
"“The Lord strong and mighty, The Lord mighty in battle.” PP 707.8"
EGW directly quotes Psalm 24:8, confirming the explicit allusion.
Psalms 24:9
"Lift up your heads, O ye gates; even lift them up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in."
"“Lift up your heads, O ye gates; And be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; And the King of glory shall come in.” PP 707.4"
EGW directly quotes Psalm 24:9, solidifying the explicit allusion.