THE BOOK OF PSALMS

Psalms - Chapter 49 

Psalms 49:1 says, "[[To the chief Musician, A Psalm for the sons of Korah.]] Hear this, all ye people; give ear, all ye inhabitants of the world:" "Korah" means "bald; to be grieving or mourning {root meaning; ice or hail}." This Chapter teaches of the "need for redemption {deliverance from sin through Christ Jesus, our Living Word} realized {understanding the truth of Father's Word understood}." Father is speaking to humanity; all people of this whole earth. "World" means "age, duration of life; the root meaning is, glide swiftly." Our "flesh body {symbolic of a vapor [James 4:14]}" are as a blink of an eye, gliding swiftly through this Age as compared to our spiritual body that shall live forever throughout the Eternity with our Father God. Hear with understanding that "salvation" is through our "Messiah, Christ Jesus." 

Psalms 49:2 says, "Both low and high, rich and poor, together." Hear with understanding this teaching understanding that it applies to all of humanity and it makes no difference who or what your position in life is.  

 

Psalms 49:3 says, "My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding." All "wisdom with understanding" comes through the "Word {Christ Jesus our Living Word} of Almighty God" when you study and pray for that increase of understanding only He can give. Listen closely to that which is being taught from the mouth of the prophet, the "Holy Spirit of Almighty God" speaking through Father's humble servant. 

Psalms 49:4 says, "I will incline mine ear to a parable: I will open my dark saying upon the harp." A "parable" is a teaching of "ethical wisdom." A "dark {deep} saying" is a "perplexed teaching {secret}" that becomes known when it is "revealed" through Biblical teaching and you meditate on this truth, praying to our Father God to grant you understanding. This is the "key of David" as is taught in Revelation 3:7 & 8 which says, "And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth;" " I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name."  The church of "Philadelphia {Smyrna}" has the "key of David" wherein they are able to understand our "Father’s Word {hidden manna}." Having this "key {understanding}" is the beginning of knowledge that allows you to unlock all doors with understanding of any deception laid before you by anyone telling of those things that are contrary to our Father's Word, and most of all against the vile one [satan] and his entourage since you will know who the kenites are; the children of satan and the time of his [satan] casting to this earth. When you have the "Key of David" no one can hinder you from studying Father’s Word which brings about your freedom and peace in our Lord Jesus Christ who is our Living Word. 

Psalms 49:5 says, "Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil, when the iniquity of my heels shall compass me about?" Genesis 3:15 says, "And I {God} will put enmity between thee {satan} and the woman {Eve}, and between thy seed {kenites} and her seed {Jesus Christ}; it {Jesus Christ} shall bruise thy head {satan, crushed at the end of the Millennial Kingdom teaching}, and thou {satan} shalt bruise his {Jesus Christ, crucifixion} heel." "Christ Jesus is Perfect" and this is why "He Was Worthy" to pay the price for our sins on the cross at Calvary. "In the Beginning" Father God let His children know that "His Beloved Son" would pay the price for our sins that we may have "redemption {salvation}." When you fall short of Father God's grace and mercy, remember there is forgiveness, deliverance from that sin through our Lord Jesus Christ when you repent from a pure heart. 

Psalms 49:6 says, "They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches;" You should not put your trust in wealth or tangible things of this earth feeling you can buy your salvation since redemption is not for sale. The possessions you have are not yours in any event since all things of Heaven and earth belong to Father God.  

Psalms 49:7 says, "None of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him:" No matter how rich or powerful you think you are, you cannot buy salvation for any person or for yourself. Money can buy many things; it cannot however pay a price for or purchase a soul since that which you barter with belongs to our Father and that which you wish to purchase is not for sale. Ezekiel 18:4 says, "Behold, all souls are mine; as the soul of the father, so also the soul of the son is mine: the soul that sinneth, it shall die."  

Psalms 49:8 says, "(For the redemption of their soul is precious, and it ceaseth for ever:)" Redemption of all souls is "highly valued, costly {precious}" and any who think they have enough money to purchase a soul are foolish. "Christ Jesus made redemption possible" and it was not free since He paid an awesome price for salvation to be offered to humanity. If there are any illusions of saving your soul except through Christ Jesus [John 3:16], you are placing your soul in jeopardy since our Lord is the path to Eternal Life [John 4:16].   

Psalms 49:9 says, "That he should still live for ever, and not see corruption." There are wealthy people who freeze their bodies believing they shall be defrosted at some point when a genius of science out there in never-never land comes up with the all cure and they will be revived and live forever. Money brings out many foolish ideas as it encourages the flesh to have rule over your spiritual self which will get you into trouble every time. No one can buy their way into Heaven. Genesis - Chapter 11 teaches of those who decided to build a tower that would reach Heaven in case the earth experienced another Noah's flood. They actually believed they could have power over their own soul by climbing a stairway they built, and just walk right into Heaven, destining their soul to eternal life.  

Psalms 49:10 says, "For he seeth that wise men die, likewise the fool and the brutish person perish, and leave their wealth to others." There are many foolish people who are wealthy since they are wise to earthly matters; however unwise to the spiritual things of our Father God.  One way or the other, it makes no difference how wealthy they are when it comes to this one thing, when their flesh body passes away, not one cent of their wealth shall be transferred from an earthly account into a Heavenly account. When the wealthy pass away they leave their money to loved ones, family members, whatever the case may be and the cycle goes on. The only thing that follows you into Heaven upon death of the flesh is your works as is taught in Revelation - Chapter 14. 

Psalms 49:11 says, "Their inward thought is, that their houses shall continue for ever, and their dwelling places to all generations; they call their lands after their own names." The wealthy believe that their houses, those tangible things they possess are everlasting from generation to generation. While they may be entrusted to take care of the land they boast about and place their name over, it all belongs to Almighty God. They are delusional if they think that tangible thing that bears their name of entitlement will exist forever. Christ Jesus teaches the way to eternal life in Mark - Chapter 10. 

Psalms 49:12 says, "Nevertheless man being in honour abideth not: he is like the beasts that perish." The flesh life of humanity is not permanent and shall pass away just as the animals of the earth. Without redemption through our Lord Jesus Christ you place your soul in jeopardy to become ashes from within.  

Psalms 49:13 says, "This their way is their folly: yet their posterity approve their sayings. Selah." Letting your wealth take rule over your spiritual self placing our soul in jeopardy is stupid, foolish. The children of the wealthy listen to their parents who tell of how wealth is power and can buy anything; therefore becoming a part of this same foolish way of thinking they believe money is the way to eternal life. "Selah" means "stop and meditate on what has just been taught and connect it with what is about to be taught." The foolishness within the minds of the wealthy relating to eternal life is the teaching. 

Psalms 49:14 says, "Like sheep they are laid in the grave; death shall feed on them; and the upright shall have dominion over them in the morning; and their beauty shall consume in the grave from their dwelling." When you are ignorant of our Father's Word you are as sheep led to be slaughtered. Hebrews 2:14 teaches who "death" is, saying, "Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;" Christ Jesus defeated death, who is satan, when He was crucified on the cross at Calvary. Therefore those who do not seek redemption through our Lord will ultimately end up in the "grave {sheol, hell}" and satan shall feed on them {spiritually speaking} since they do not have a spiritual relationship with "Father God through Christ Jesus." Unlike "sheep {upright, very elect}" that depend on their "shepherd {Christ Jesus}" to lead and feed {truth}" them; those of humanity who are seeking their own salvation shall allow a "shepherd [satan]" to lead and "feed on them." The "upright shall have dominion over them in the morning" as is taught in Revelation 20:4 - 6 as they reign with Christ Jesus one thousand years and the "Second Death {death of the soul}" shall have no power over them since they are within their immortal bodies, having overcome the "First Resurrection" which justifies them to be a part of the Eternity.   

Psalms 49:15 says, "But God will redeem my soul from the power of the grave: for he shall receive me. Selah." The "power of the grave [satan]" has no influence over your soul since redemption comes from our Father God Almighty through Christ Jesus.  I Corinthians 15:55 says, "O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?" There is no victory for satan since our Lord Jesus Christ paid the price on that cross at Calvary wherein Eternal Life is offered to you through our Lord. Ecclesiastes 12:6 & 7 teaches that the flesh body laid in its grave does not lay there waiting for the return of our Lord Jesus Christ, rather the spirit returns immediately to our Father God and that flesh body returns to the dust from which it came. "Selah" means "stop and meditate on what has just been taught and connect it with what is about to be taught." Connect the folly and fear of hopelessness being removed with our "True Hope {Christ Jesus}" which comes with "wisdom of our Father's Word" which is a blessing since you come to know who your "Redeemer {Christ Jesus}" is. This understanding is what brings about peace of mind that you most assuredly cannot buy since salvation comes from Father God through Christ Jesus. 

Psalms 49:16 says, "Be not thou afraid when one is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased;" Be happy for anyone who has blessings from our Father God. For those who have much from ill-gotten gain, do not be in awe or concerned since our Father knows all and sees all, and He will judge them according to the evil and wickedness used to achieve their wealth. Mark 10:25 says, "It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God." It is necessary to give up that ill-gotten gain and seek forgiveness before the "Throne of Almighty God" to be worthy to enter into "His Kingdom." 

Psalms 49:17 says, "For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away: his glory shall not descend after him." No matter how rich you are with ill-gotten gain, when you pass away, all is left for others to do with as they chose. All you take to Heaven with you are your works for Father God.  

Psalms 49:18 says, "Though while he lived he blessed his soul: and men will praise thee, when thou doest well to thyself." Those with much accumulated from ill-gotten take very good care of themselves; however they do little to help those who are in need, and even if they do, it is to receive tribute from observers. Matthew 6:1 says, "Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven." Often, people who need help will admire and applaud the wealthy, not because they respect them, rather because they need their help, so they stroke their ego. 

Psalms 49:19 says, "He shall go to the generation of his fathers; they shall never see light." "Light" means "truth." For those who become wealthy from ill-gotten gain, having no love for our Father as they jubilate in their accomplishments, they will not see the truth of our Father's Word as they walk in this Flesh or Second Earth Age. It is hopeful for these souls that they will come to the knowledge of the truth of our Father's Word during the Millennial Kingdom teaching. 

Psalms 49:20 says, "Man that is in honour, and understandeth not, is like the beasts that perish." For those people who adorn themselves with self glory, they do not understand that all they have shall be cut off. They do not understand the difference between worldly possessions versus Heavenly rewards because they do not understand the difference between our Father's Word and following the ways of the world which glides swiftly by and disappears just like vapor as is taught in I John 2:15 - 17. "The world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever."  "To abide forever {Eternal Life}" it is necessary to seek "redemption" and to be under the will of "YAHOVAH, Father God Almighty" through "Yeshua, Christ Jesus."