THEME
The more we know
about God’s nature and
every day activities around us,
the greater our joy,
confidence and
sense of usefulness.
Introduction
God is very busy!
What is it like to be with God for a day?
The Difference BetweenPraise and Thanksgiving
1. GOD SEEKS TO BE IN OURHEARTS & MINDS
A. The Action Commanded
Sing to the LORD a new song; 1a
Sing to the LORD, all the earth. 1b
Sing to the LORD, praise his name; 2a
Proclaim his salvation day after day. 2b
B. The Arena Designated
Declare His glory among the nations, 3a
His marvelous deeds among all peoples. 3b
C. The Aim Made Clear
1. We Are To Revere Him
For great is the LORD and most worthy ofpraise; 4a
He is to be feared above all gods. 4b
2. We Are To Reveal Him
For all the gods of the nations are idols [lit.“useless”], 5a
But the LORD made the heavens. 5b
Splendor and majesty are before him; 6a
Strength and glory are in his sanctuary. 6b
A. The Action Commanded
Ascribe to the LORD, O families of nations, 7a
Ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. 7b
Ascribe to the LORD the glory due to his name; 8a
Side Note: Action Examples
Bring an offering and come into his courts. 8b
Worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness; 9a
Tremble before him, all the earth. 9b
B. The Arena Designated
Say among the nations, “The LORD reigns.” 10a
The world is firmly established, 10b
It cannot be moved; 10c
He will judge the peoples with equity. 10d
C. The Aim Made Clear
THEME
The more we know
about God’s nature and
every day activities around us,
the greater our joy,
confidence and
sense of usefulness.
3. GOD EXPLAINS THEURGENCY OF THE MISSION
For He comes, 13a
He comes to judge the earth. 13b
He will judge the world in righteousness and13c
He will judge the peoples in his truth. 13d
[Truth: with a faithful, accurate standard]
Our Challenge…
Make it your aim to be
a “theologist”, a student of God.
Get to know His daily activities,
techniques and standards.
Get to know how He thinks.
You’ll be blessed if you do!