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Praising His Works. Psalm 111. Hallelujah (1). “Praise the Lord” Is this word used with reverence today? “With my whole heart” – Deut . 6:5, 10:12 In the assembly of the upright and in the congregation. The Great Works of the Lord ( 2-9 ).
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Praising His Works Psalm 111
Hallelujah (1) • “Praise the Lord” • Is this word used with reverence today? • “With my whole heart” – Deut. 6:5, 10:12 • In the assembly of the upright and in the congregation
The Great Works of the Lord (2-9) • “Works” – deeds, acts. Used 4-5 times in this psalm (3 different Hebrew words)
The Great Works of the LordWhat are the works of the Lord? • Creation • Man • His word • His promises fulfilled • Miracles • His grace • Provisions • Etc.
The Great Works of the Lord (2-9) • His works are: • Great – magnificent, immense, substantial (cf. Eph. 1:19) • Honorable - splendid – Psa. 145:4-5, 8:1 • Glorious– majestic, Psa. 29:4, 8:5 (Heb. 2:5-8) • Wonderful works - miraculous
The Great Works of the Lord (2-9) • His works are: • Remembered – God Keeps His promises • Declared – told, explained, reported – Isa. 46:8-10, Psa. 86:8-10 • Powerful – “In giving them heritage among the nations” • Verity (truth, faithful) firm, constant, durable – Isa 55:11, cf. Matt. 24:35
The Great Works of the Lord (2-9) • His works are: • Justice –Judgment – fairRom. 3:26 • Sure – trustworthy, worthy to be obeyed – cf. 2 Tim. 3:16,17 • Everlasting – it will stand forever. • Done in truth (verity) • Uprightness – straight, right
The Great Works of the Lord (2-9) • How man responds: • They are studied – considered 1 Pet 1:10-12, Psa. 104:24Psa. 1:1-2, 119:97, 8:1-3 • They are remembered – the godly remember Him! Respect His ways • With good understanding (10) – Eph. 5:7 • Obeyed (10) - 1 John 2:3, 5:3, Rev. 22:14
Holy and Awesome (9) • Understanding God leads to a healthy attitude toward Him • Respect, reverence, Heb. 12:28 • KJV, “Holy and reverend is His name” Only time in KJV • Hebrew word used frequently (47x) – fearful, dreadful, terrible. Awesome – other versions • Do we hold His name in reverence • Concerning titles – Matt. 23:6-10
The fear of the Lord (10) • The beginning of wisdom • Prov. 1:7, 9:10 • When we have this attitude, we WILL obey Him • That will result in praise – both in this life and in the life to come