In this study we will be looking at Tehillim - Psalm 100 and besides the other verses, and we will gain so much from this amazing Tehillim, however we will look very closely at verses we look very closely at verses 4 and 5

Tehillim Psalm 100

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Tehillim - Psalm 100

With Rabbi, Dr. Reuven Ben Avraham-Goossens, PhD.

רַבִּי רְאוּבֵן בֶּן אַבְרָהָם־גוֹסֶנְס

Introduction:

In this study we will be looking at Tehillim - Psalm 100 and besides the other 3 verses we will gain so much from this amazing Tehillim as we will look especially closely at verses 4 and 5.

Tehillim- Psalm 100 is without a doubt a powerful Psalm of praise and thanksgiving; it is often referred to as מִזְמוֹר לְתוֹדָה - “Mizmor Le’Toda” (a “Tehillim of thanksgiving”). It's considered to be very special for this concise and impact filled message of universal worship and אֱלֹהִים - (G-d's) enduring love and faithfulness. It concludes the series of praise of a series of Psalms and highlights the importance of joyful service to אֱלֹהִים.

A question is this, who wrote it?

Tehillim 90 is the first Tehillim - Psalm in the fourth book of Psalms and it is explicitly titled “A Prayer of Moshe the man of אֱלֹהִים”. Thus it is officially attributed to by Moshe:

Although there are various thoughts, Psalms 90 to 100 are linked to Moshe - Moses:

From ancient days it has been maintained that Moshe authored the ten Tehillim - Psalms 90 to 100. And we need to understand that it was only when the “Septuagint”, being a Greek translation of our Tanakh, was written it was only then these Psalms were suddenly attributed to David.”

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Tehillim 100 we can first read it in “Ivrit” - עִבְרִית, it is then followed by an “English” version below.

1מִזְמ֥וֹר לְתוֹדָ֑ה הָרִ֥יעוּ לַ֝יהֹוָ֗ה כׇּל־הָאָֽרֶץ

2עִבְד֣וּ אֶת־יְהֹוָ֣ה בְּשִׂמְחָ֑ה בֹּ֥אוּ לְ֝פָנָ֗יו בִּרְנָנָֽה

3דְּע֗וּ כִּֽי־יְהֹוָה֮ ה֤וּא אֱלֹ֫הִ֥ים הֽוּא־עָ֭שָׂנוּ ולא אֲנַ֑חְנוּ עַ֝מּ֗וֹ וְצֹ֣אן מַרְעִיתֽוֹ

4בֹּ֤אוּ שְׁעָרָ֨יו בְּתוֹדָ֗ה חֲצֵרֹתָ֥יו בִּתְהִלָּ֑ה הוֹדוּ־ל֝֗וֹ בָּרְכ֥וּ שְׁמֽוֹ

5כִּי־ט֣וֹב יְ֭הֹוָה לְעוֹלָ֣ם חַסְדּ֑וֹ וְעַד־דֹּ֥ר וָ֝דֹ֗ר אֱמוּנָתֽוֹ

1. “A Psalm of thanksgiving. Shout unto hwhy, all the earth.

2. Serve hwhy with gladness; come before His presence with singing.

3. Know ye that hwhy He is אֱלֹהִים; it is He that hath made us, and we are His, His people, and the flock of His pasture.

4. Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise; Give thanks unto Him, and bless His Name.

5. For hwhy (the LORD) is good; His mercy endures for ever; and His faithfulness unto all generations”. Tehillim - Psalm 100. ‘mechon-mamre.org’ (MEC).

Through this wonderful Tehillim we can praise and give thanks to אֱלֹהִים (G-D) and be filled with gratitude. There is no doubt that this Tehillim offers a blueprint for weaving gratitude every single day. Even though there are just five verses to guide us through a joyful acclaim of אֱלֹהִים, - בָּרוּךְ-הוּא - Blessed be He, with His Eternal presence, and heartfelt acknowledgment of our blessings, communal expression, and steady confidence in enduring grace!

The Tehillim’s background:

Let us first look at the first two words, being “Mizmor Le’todah” - מִזְמוֹר לְתוֹדָה. This short five verse Tehillim was written by Moshe - Moses Rabbeinu, and it was recited by the Levites at מִשְׁכָּן בֵּית הַמִּקְדָּשׁ - Beit HaMikdash (the Temple) when a thanksgiving offering was being sacrificed.

There are four different times when a thanksgiving offering was brought. It was brought by ... 1. One who traveled the ocean ... 2. One who healed from sickness ... 3. One who traveled the desert ... 4. even when One who was released from prison.

מִזְמוֹר לְתוֹדָה - “Mizmor Le’toda” (a “Tehillim of thanksgiving”). The word תודה, “thanksgiving”, shares the root of the word הודאה, “acknowledgment”; there is a truth here that is not totally comprehended.

To apply these concepts in our relationship with אֱלֹהִים, we need to understand that there are levels of חֲסִידוּת - Hǎsîdûṯ - Godliness – for example, the חֲסִידוּת that pervades the natural order whose existence can be comprehended intellectually. With regard to these levels, there is no need to acknowledge אֱלֹהִים presence; for it should be recognized by our minds.

1. Morning Invocation: Serve with Joy:

“Serve hwhy with gladness; come before His presence with singing”.

What can we learn from this remarkable Tehillim; why not begin each and every day by echoing verse two and commit your lives to “serve hwhy (the LORD) with gladness”.

Before your feet even hit the floor, take a moment to make a new commitment as follows: “Today I will accept and celebrate every single gift, no matter how small it may be.

Speak aloud a short affirmation “I choose joy” as a personal “joyful noise” that will shift our mindset toward gratitude.

2. Gratitude Journaling: Enter His Gates with Thanksgiving:

Then verse four invites us to “enter his gates with thanksgiving.” Turn this into a daily ritual and bring the love of Elohim into your life and share this love unto others by doing good things and helping those who are in need!

When you open your Tanakh, treat the first page you read as your “gate”. And why not list three things which you are thankful for before heading into your daily chores. It is good to revisit one item from the list each evening, noting how it influenced your mood or choices of the day!

3. Vocal and Physical Expression:

Tehillim 100 highlights both vocal praise as well as joyful communal gatherings. Why not bring that kind of energy into your routines. Create a morning play list of upbeat songs or psalm settings you can sing or hum while getting ready.

Pair your gratitude in a phrase like; “Elohim’s love and kindness surrounds me”. Try and do this with a simple stretch or breath to anchor that feeling within your heart filled with love for our Creator!

4. Community and Family Rhythms:

Of course gratitude will be deepened when it is shared. Whenever possible build short group of practices around Tehillim 100’s structure.

Here are some ideas; During a family dinner:, why not have each person say the words from verse five ... “steadfast love” it will instil His love within the room and Elohim willing in their hearts.

5. Reflect on Enduring Faithfulness:

Verse five reminds us of אֱלֹהִים (God’s) wonderful kindness, and through His goodness and faithfulness he has allowed us to have lived and somehow has allowed us to make decisions and choose to be a servant unto Him, and live a life as per His Mitzvoth. Use that lens as a perspective.

In addition, in moments of stress, why not recall a past challenge that you may have overcame and how you felt supported by אֱלֹהִים presence in your life. This will place you in gratitude for the resilience that has entered into your life. Also, why not research a story from the Tanakh related to strengthen a generational kindness for all your family or community and continue to do so continuity as a Daily Practice.

In Conclusion:

I pray that this study on Tehillim 100 will somehow have touched you and will change your life as an Hebrew (Jew). May we express heartfelt thanksgiving during our תְּפִלָּה - Tefee’lah (Prayers) and assure that our personal relationships with our beloved Creator is as it should be!

We could also pray - “אֱלֹהִים, blessed be He, may we soon be able to give You a thanksgiving offering at the ‘Beit HaMikdash’ - בית המקדש - the Temple in Yerushalayim”. Omein.

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