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[[Psalms]] 95--98 are known as Theocratic [[Psalms]], because they relate to the sovereignty of [[God]], and hint of the kingly reign of the coming [[Messiah]].
The theme of Psalm 95 is sing, rejoice, [[God]] is King. We should kneel before Him, for we are His people. We should heed His voice. Verses 7-11 are quoted in Hebrews 3:7-11 as words of the Holy [[Spirit]].
Again in Psalm 96 the theme is to sing, be joyful, be thankful, and praise [[God]]. For when He comes to judge the world it will be a day of triumph for [[God]]'s people. The heavens should be glad and the earth should rejoice, for the Day of Judgment is on the way!
In Psalm 97 the [[Lord]] comes and the earth is moved. Psalm 98 is a song of the crowning day. Being a new song (verse 1), it may be one of those sung in [[heaven]] (see Revelation 5:9-14).
In Psalm 99 [[God]] reigns. He is holy; let the nations tremble. He loves justice and righteousness, and He answers prayer.
Psalm 100 is perhaps the best known of all the [[Psalms]]. It is a great Psalm of praise and adoration for the [[Lord]]. Verse 5 says, "The [[Lord]] is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations." [[God]], in His mercy and goodness, sent His Son to die for a people who deserved to die themselves. [[God]]'s mercy toward mankind has lasted almost 6,000 years. Man receives mercy, not justice, when he comes to [[God]] through the Person of [[Jesus Christ]]; and His precious truth will endure until [[Jesus]] comes again.
Psalm 101 is a Psalm for rulers, thought possibly to have been written when [[David]] ascended to the throne.
Psalm 102 is a prayer of the afflicted. The writer of this Psalm seems to be overwhelmed, and is pouring out his complaint before the [[Lord]]. His cry is, "Hide not thy face from me in the day when I am in trouble: incline thine ear unto me: in the day when I call answer me speedily." In spite of the affliction of the Psalmist, he never loses sight of the fact that the [[Lord]] shall endure forever.
