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Psalms 54

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Gregor:
Greetings,
Just a guess here, but it may be that the labels "free will" or "voluntary" simpley refer to the offering as an individual sacrifice rather than a corporate sacrifice. For example, the burnt offering regulated in Leviticus chapter 1 was viewed primarily a personal, private offering, done voluntarily by the individual Israelite. Elsewhere, the burnt offering is often a corporate, public offering.

In context of the entire chapter 54 of Psalms, David is being pursued/oppressed by his enemies and calls on God for help (vs.1-3). He then contemplates (vs. 4,5), he focusses his eyes back on God. Then, through faith he sees the outcome and offers a sacrifice of thanksgiving (vs.6,7).

It reminds me of the one leper (Luke 17:11-19) who was healed and returned to give thanks to Jesus, as opposed to the group of 10 that didn't.

G.

hillsbororiver:
Very good point Gregor!

Peace,

Joe

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