Charles H. Spurgeon on Psalms 68:16

1. The church the dwelling place of God.

(a) Elected of old.

(b) Favoured for ever.

(c) Affording rest, etc., as a home for God.

(d) Receiving honour, etc., for herself.

2. The church, therefore, envied by others.

(a) They feel their own greatness outdone.

(b) They leap with rage.

(c) They are unreasonable in so doing.

Verses 17-18.

1. The comparison between Zion and Sinai.

(a) The same Lord is there: "The Lord is among, "etc.

(b) The same attendants: "The chariots," etc.

2. The contrast.

(a) God descended at Sinai, ascended from near Zion.

(b) Put a yoke upon them at Sinai, leads captivity captive at Zion.

(c) At Sinai demanded obedience, in Zion bestows gifts.

(d) In Sinai spoke terror, in Zion receives gifts for the rebellious.

(e) In Sinai appeared for a short season, in Zion dwells for ever. G. R.