Psalm 82

I’m not a theologian. However, in Psalm 82 we find some terms that can confuse us. The Psalmist refers to “gods” with a lower case g. Who is the writer speaking of?

Here we go.

The original word here is elohim which probably refers to the angelic assembly who are spirit beings who report to God and are subject to Him. Yahweh God is El Elyon, God Most High. We call Him “Our Father.” Christ Jesus and the Father are One. Another term for elohim can be Sons of God.

You are I are not gods. We are made “a little lower than the angels.” [Ps. 8]

What’s truly amazing is that Christ Jesus became flesh like us. Although He was God, He humbled Himself and became like us to become the sacrifice for our sin. He allowed Himself to be lower than the angels. He feels what we feel. He understands our struggles. Yet, God exalted Him to the Highest Place, above all rule and authority and seated in God’s throne.

We may not understand it all, but if we stay “In Christ,” WE ARE GOOD!