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Text: Psalms 96:1-3 v.1 -“Oh SING to the Lord a NEW SONG , SING to the Lord, all the earth . v. 2 - SING to the Lord, bless His name Proclaim the good news of His salvation from day to day. v. 3 - Declare His glory among the
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Text: Psalms 96:1-3 v.1 -“Oh SING to the Lord a NEW SONG, SING to the Lord, all the earth. v. 2 - SING to the Lord, bless His name Proclaim the good news of His salvation from day to day. v. 3 - Declare His glory among the nations, His wonders among all peoples.”
“THERE’S A NEW SONG IN MY HEART” Psalms 96:1-3
INTRODUCTION • QUESTION: HOW CAN WE MAKE GOD KNOWN IN WORSHIP? • ( By referring to the book of Psalms)
THROUGH THE BOOK OF PSALMS • A. What is this Book? • 1. Not primarily for learning, • (not for theoretical interest) • 2. But for - reading • - memorizing • - meditating- the key for the • entrance of the Word in the • heart.
THROUGH THE BOOK OF PSALMS • 3. It is a hymn book of Israel • 4. it is called “ THE HALLAL BOOK” – • book of Praise • 5. Also called “ The Song Of Praise” • 6. Psalms- Hebrew “ mizmer. Mizmor”- • Song • 7 “Neginoth”- with musical instruments • 8. “Psalter”- by Luther and German • Bibles.
THROUGH THE BOOK OF PSALMS • 9. “Psalmoi”- Greeks • 10. “ SepherTehillim”- by the • Hebrews ( book of Praise)
THROUGH THE BOOK OF PSALMS • B. What is its importance? • 1. To Israel- it is window to Israel’s faith • 2. To the Psalmist- it is man’s word to God, • It is God’s Word to man • 3. To Us-we HEAR God’s voice to us, • -we SEE man’s voice to God.
THROUGH THE BOOK OF PSALMS • C. What Does it do? • 1. It brings us into the sanctuary • 2. It draws us off from the converse of man • 3. It directs us into communion with Him • HOW DO WE MAKE HIM KNOW • IN WORSHIP?
II “...SING UNTO THE LORD” • A. To Whom Shall we Sing? • “to the Lord”-“YAHWE -the self • existing One ( Creator) • -the Ruler of the earth( King of Kings)
II “...SING UNTO THE LORD” • B. Who should Sing? • “all the earth” • “all peoples” - Psalms show that • Yahweh is the God, • “all nations” over- all the earth.
II “..SING UNTO THE LORD” • C. What kind of Song? • “A New Song” • Historical Background - Psalm 126:1-6 • -Seige of Sennacherib -End of Captivity - Deliverance -Return to Jerusalem
What is the New Song? • It is a Song of: • - laughter • - celebration • - Blessings • - Unity • The New Song is a SONG OF REDEMPTION, DELIVERANCE
DIAGNOSIS FOR DESIRING GOD, • TO MAKE HIM KNOWN • 1. Thirst for God- Psalm 42 • 2. God is governing our lives • 3. Sensitivity of His presence- • 4. Love for people • 5. Delight to be in His house • 6. Grieve by Sin • 7. Yearn for His Return