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Studies in the Book of Psalms. “The Worship and Praise that God Deserves ”. Lesson 16: Psalm 96. Introduction to Psalm 96. Many Psalms encourage God’s people to worship with zeal and sincerity. (Psalms 96-100)
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Studies in the Book of Psalms “The Worship and Praise that God Deserves” Lesson 16: Psalm 96
Introduction to Psalm 96 • Many Psalms encourage God’s people to worship with zeal and sincerity. (Psalms 96-100) • Psalm 96 is a portion of a Psalm that was written when David brought the Ark to Jerusalem (1 Chr. 16:1, 7; 23-33) • While we do not follow the same forms of worship today we still have… • The same reasons to worship. • The same attitudes in worship.
Psalm 96:1-6God’s Greatness Deserves Great Praise Great ways to praise and honor God (1-3) • Singing • A New Song (Psalm 33:3; 40:3; 98:1; Revelation 5:9; 14:3) • Blessing His name (Psalm 100:4; 103:1-2) • Telling others the good news of His salvation (Psalm 35:9; 40:9-10, 16; 67:2-3; 71:15) • Telling of His glory and wondrous works (Psalm 66:2-5; 77:11-12)
Psalm 96:1-6God’s Greatness Deserves Great Praise Great reasons to praise and honor God (4-6) • Other gods are idols, but the LORD made the heavens. (Isaiah 44:9-10, 13-23) • His presence radiates honor, majesty, strength & beauty.
Psalm 96:7-10How to Honor the Lord Appropriately Ascribe to Him the glory that is due Him (7-8) • Worship appropriately (8b-9) • Bring an offering. • Worship in the beauty of holiness. (Isaiah 1:13; Psalm 29:2) • Worship in fear and trembling (cf. Philippians 2:9-12) • Tell others of His greatness (10) • He reigns as King • He has created and established the world • He will judge the people righteously.
Psalm 96:11-13Worship the Lord with Joy • All creation rejoices and praises God (11-12; cf. 97:1) • His righteous judgment is cause for rejoicing (13) • He is coming to judge the earth. • He will judge with righteousness • He will judge with truth.