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Bless The Lord P salm 103. How to Study a Psalm. Pray for insight & humility Read it all at once Answer 4 questions. Psalm 103. What’s the big idea? . Psalm 103. What’s the big idea? “Bless the Lord” = give thanks to God Psalm 100:4 Enter His gates with thanksgiving
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How to Study a Psalm • Pray for insight & humility • Read it all at once • Answer 4 questions
Psalm 103 • What’s the big idea?
Psalm 103 • What’s the big idea? “Bless the Lord” = give thanks to God Psalm 100:4 Enter His gates with thanksgiving And His courts with praise. Give thanks to Him, blessHis name.”
Psalm 103 • What’s the big idea? “Bless the Lord” = give thanks to God Deuteronomy 8:10 When you have eaten and are satisfied, you shall bless the LORD your God for the good land which He has given you.
Psalm 103 • What’s the big idea? “Bless the Lord” = give thanks to God for all His “benefits” (v2)
Psalm 103 • What’s the big idea? “Bless the Lord” Choose to thank God for EVERYTHING He has given you.
Psalm 103 • What does it reveal about me? • I am frail & forgettable • I am sinful Summary: My need is great!
Psalm 103 • What does it reveal about God? • Great in grace • “lovingkindness” • “compassion” • “forgiveness” • Great in power
Psalm 103 • How should I respond? • Believe it receive God’s blessings through faith • Give God thanks pray for 10 minutes without asking for anything • Reverently obey Him give thanks to empower obedience