Jesus himself was perfectly obedient to God but he was severely persecuted by men.v.7Psalms 41:7XWaiting for response His contemporaries desired his death, and when they accomplished it they thought he was finished.v.8Psalms 41:8XWaiting for response Jesus’ anguish was greatly increased by the fact that he was betrayed by his “familiar friend”.v.9Psalms 41:9XWaiting for response A number of Old Testament scriptures foretold that Jesus would be betrayed to death by a close companion, so he knew in advance the role of Judas Iscariot in bringing about his crucifixion. But he also knew that God would “raise him up” from the dead v.10Psalms 41:10XWaiting for response so that his enemies would not triumph over him,v.11Psalms 41:11XWaiting for response and that he would live for ever before the LORD.v.12Psalms 41:12XWaiting for response
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Psalms 41:1-2XWaiting for responseThose who observe God’s instructions will be greatly blessed: they will be delivered from all trouble,v.1Psalms 41:1XWaiting for response kept alive for ever,v.2Psalms 41:2XWaiting for response and blessed upon the earth v.2Psalms 41:2XWaiting for response when the kingdom of God is re-established and they live and reign with Christ.