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Psalm, Chapter 103

Praise for the Lord’s Mercies.

A Psalm of David.

103 Bless the Lord, O my soul,
 And all that is within me, bless His holy name.

-          The title of this message is Praise for the Lord’s Mercies

o   We praise God for His mercies (plural)

o   His mercies are new every morning (thank God)

o   Mercies is not getting what you deserve even though you keep sinning

o   Lets thank God and praise God for His mercies!

-          Bless the Lord, O my Soul

o   Your soul is the everlasting part

o   It is the core of you really are

o   Let the blessing well up from deep inside

-          And all that is within me, bless His holy name!

o   What is all that is in you?

o   It’s more than your soul – its everything else too

o   All of you should bless His holy name

§  The name of Jesus Christ is what makes a man or woman holy

§  Only faith in Jesus Christ has the power to cleanse us over & over

 2 Bless the Lord, O my soul,
 And forget none of His benefits;
 3 Who pardons all your iniquities,
 Who heals all your diseases;
 4 Who redeems your life from the pit,
 Who crowns you with lovingkindness and compassion;
 5 Who satisfies your [a]years with good things,
So that your youth is renewed like the eagle.

-          Bless the Lord, O my soul

o   This is repeated for emphasis

-          And forget none His benefits

o   We should memorize His benefits

§  Who pardons all your iniquities (that means mine and yours personally)

§  Who heals all your diseases (makes you well again)

§  Who redeems your life from the pit (rescued from the pit of hell)

§  Who crowns you with lovingkindness & compassion (on your head)

§  Who satisfies your years with good things (faithful year after year)

§  So that your youth is renewed like the eagle (still able to soar)

o   First He heals us spiritually; then physically; then eternally; then mentally and from the heart; then materially; then actively so we soar into old age!

6 The Lord performs [b]righteous deeds
And judgments for all who are oppressed.

-          The Lord performs righteous needs (these are deed He does not that we do)

-          And judgements for all who are oppressed (this means He sets them free or provides)

-          He turns wrongs into rights!

 7 He made known His ways to Moses,
 His acts to the sons of Israel.

-          Moses saw God bring the ten plagues upon Egypt

-          Moses saw God set His people free from bondage

-          Moses saw God part the Red Sea

-          Moses received the ten commandments on the mountain (thunder & lightening)

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Psalm, Chapter 102

Prayer of an Afflicted Man for Mercy on Himself and on Zion.

A Prayer of the Afflicted when he is faint and [a]pours out his complaint before the Lord.

102 Hear my prayer, O Lord!
 And let my cry for help come to You.

-          The title of this message is prayer of an afflicted man for Mercy on Himself and on Zion

o   we often pray much more often when we're afflicted than when we're not

o   the afflicted man prays for mercy on himself and on Zion

o   this is a good indication that it's OK to pray for yourself but also for other believers

-          A prayer of the afflicted when he is faint

o   this is the point at which you are worn out and tired of the fight

o   you're so worn out you're about to faint pass out

-          and pours out his complaint before the Lord

o   this is what we should do when we feel like or at the end of our rope and we're about to pass out

o   pour out your complaint before the Lord (This implies that you remember who He is first)

o   this means you tell the Lord exactly what's bothering you

-          Hear are my prayer oh Lord

o   The first request is that the Lord would hear my prayer

o   it's like getting God's attention; like could you bend your ear and listen

o   it's awesome to consider that God almighty would literally incline his ear and listen to mere men but He does if we simply ask Him

-          and let my cry for help come to you

o   notice it was not just a cry (a complaint or a Kafetch)

o   it is a cry for help and then it would reach all the way up to the Lord

o   You have to ask God for help and then you have to believe that he hears you and that your request will go all the way up to Him

 2 Do not hide Your face from me in the day of my distress;
 Incline Your ear to me;
 In the day when I call answer me quickly.

-          Do not hide your face from me in the day of my distress

o   this means don't split

o   sometimes when we pray we wonder where God is because it does not seem that He is present or listening

o   if you are having a day of distress you would like God to hear your concern as soon as possible and answer you quickly (this is only human)

-          incline your ear to me

o   this might seem presumptuous but David is asking that God bend his ear that he paid attention and listened to what he has to say

o   this concept is repeated because God wants us to know this (take note of it)

-          in the day when I call answer me quickly

o   notice the request is in the day when I call

§  that means the same day

o   answer me quickly

§  this is the hope of every prayer or it should be

§  do you believe that God will answer you quickly or do you doubt that he hears or that He will answer you at all

§  it's important to trust God if you want an answer to your prayer anytime soon

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Psalm 101

Of David. A psalm.

1 I will sing of your love and justice;
    to you, Lord, I will sing praise.

-          The name David means “beloved”

-          The name psalm means “a sacred song or hymn”

-          David was beloved of God even though He had sinned with Bathsheba

o   David repented and it was later said that he was a man after God’s own heart

o   So we learn from this example, that although we have all sinned and fallen short of God’s standards, we are still beloved when we repent (turn and go the opposite direction) and ask for forgiveness

o   We then receive mercy & grace instead of judgment

o   When this fact becomes a reality in your heart you too will want sing the song of Psalm 101

-          I will sing of your love and justice

o   The first thing we sing about is God’s love (because He loved sinners)

o   The second thing we sing about is justice (rewarding people for their actions in a just way; punishment for evil; blessings for good)

-          To you, Lord, I will sing praise

o   This is very specific (we sing to the Lord Jesus Christ alone)

o   We sing praise (to glorify; to express favorable judgement of; commend)

§  Thankworthy response

 2 I will be careful to lead a blameless life—
    when will you come to me?

-          If you know you are a sinner and God saved you

-          If you know He loves you anyway because you put your faith in Jesus Christ who paid your sins 

-          If you are singing because of His love and justice and praising Him, then this is what you would want to do next!

-          I will be careful to lead a blameless life

o   When you receive blessing from God you want more

o   You don’t want to do anything that would displease God

o   Therefore, you become more careful than ever

§  To lead a blameless life

§  This means to follow God’s word as closely as possible

§  Thoughtfully, carefully, prayerfully, intentionally

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Psalm, Chapter 100

All People Exhorted to Praise God.

A Psalm for [a]Thanksgiving.

100 Shout joyfully to the Lord, all the earth.

-        The title of this message is instruction based

o   It is addressed to all people

o   We have all been “exhorted”

§  To strongly encourage or urge (someone) to do something

o   Here is what we have been “exhorted to do”

§  Praise God

o   Praise is a verb in connotes action and requires

§  Premeditated thought

§  Preparation of the heart

§  Determination of the soul

§  Movement of the lips

§  Raising of arms and/or hands or both

§  With absolute adoration, approval and gratitude

-        It is a Psalm for Thanksgiving

o   This is the purpose of this activity

§  to Thank God for what He has given

§  His Son to pay for all sin

§  His Plan of salvation before the earth began

§  His Will making it impossible to fail

§  His Love for “while we were  yet sinners He sent His Son to die on a cross”

·       In other words while we were misbehaving badly, He still loved us

§  His Faithfulness

·       Keeping His word (all His promises) even when we don’t

§  His Grace

·       Giving us what we do not deserve

§  His Mercy

·       Not giving us what we do deserve

§  His Home

·       The very place called “The New Jerusalem”

·       A 1,500 mile cube made of precious stones & clear gold

·       Heaven a much bigger version of the New Jerusalem up yonder

§  His Power

·       Giving us the power to overcome everything on earth

·       Greater is He that is in us than he that is the world

§  His Forgiveness

·       Forgiving us for every sin (past, present & future)

§  His making us white as snow

·       Not only forgiven but washed in the blood & made white as snow

·       As if we have never sinned

§  His Rebirth

·       Christ rose from the dead 3-days later

·       Now we can be born again in this life (a new creation not the same)

§  His Reconciliation

·       Bringing us back into intimate relationship with Himself

·       A Holy God with His People (made Holy again by His Righteousness)

§  His Provision

·       He provides food, water, oxygen, health, ability to see, hear, smell, taste, touch, speak

§  His protection

·       Shelter from the storms of life

·       Protection against the plans of evil men

·       Protection against evil forces in high places

·       Against the power of the devil and all his mininions

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What does the Bible say about Thanksgiving?

Good Deeds Produce Thanksgiving
Jesus died upon the cross to purify for Himself, a group of people zealous for good deeds (Tit 2:14). 

As Jesus's people, we work diligently in our Lord's kingdom, to do the good works God prepared beforehand (Eph 2:10).

As do the Lord's work, we affect the lives others.  The result is thanksgiving, directed toward God. People in the world see our good works and glorify God. 

Let you light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven (Mat 5:16)

Good deeds directed toward our brethren produce thanksgiving to God (2 Corinthians 9:10-11)

We learn to give of
- our time
- our attentions
- our abundance
- our love
- our patience
- ourselves
- God multiplies whatever you give Him

We are devoted to prayer with an attitude of thanksgiving (Col 4:1-4)
2 Devote yourself to prayer, keeping alert in it with attitude of thanksgiving;

We are to live a thankful life (1 The 5:14-18)
18 in everything give thanks; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus

A thankful life is a prayerful life. A life void of prayer is an unthankful life.

The angels in heaven give thanks to God and so will we. (Rev 11:15-19)
17 "we give You thanks, O Lord God, the Almighty who are and who were, because You have taken Your great power and have begun to reign.

When we get to heave, we will give thanks forever (Rev 7:9-12)
12 saying "Amen, blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and might, be to our God forever and ever. Amen".

Every day is Thanksgiving for Christians
Whatever you do during this busy life, remember to give thanks and live in such a way that others, who watch you and experience God's goodness for your hands, can't help but pause and offer up a prayer to express their thanks.

This is how others will begin to thank God which He truly deserves!

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Psalm, Chapter 99

Praise to the Lord for His Fidelity to Israel.

99 The Lord reigns, let the peoples tremble;
 He [a]is enthroned above the cherubim, let the earth shake!

-          The title of this message is incredible

o   Praise to the Lord

o   For His Fidelity to Israel

o   Fidelity means “faithfulness to a person or cause demonstrated by continuing loyalty and support”

o   God should be praised because He remained faithful to Israel even though Israel did not remain faithful to Him (they chased after other gods).

-          The Lord reigns, let the peoples tremble

o   The Lord reigns means he has the reigns and can turn the horse wherever He wants too

o   He is in complete, absolute power; fully in charge; the ultimate decision maker

o   When you realize He is your judge and your God you should tremble (before Him)

-          He is enthroned above the cherubim, let the earth shake!

o   He is enthroned (sitting on His royal throne)

o   Above the Cherubim is a refence to the Ark of the Covenant that contained the ten commandments. The mercy seat was on top the cherubim watched over them

§  Only the High Priest could enter the Holy of Holies where the ark was before; therefore, this points to the One & Holy High Priest that made the ultimate sacrifice to pay for the sins of all people once (Jesus Christ)

-          Let the earth shake

o   He who made the earth enter it again, died and rose again

o   Now in power calling all men to be holy (its earth shaking)

o   Nothing was ever or will ever be more important thnt our risen King!

 2 The Lord [b]is great in Zion,
And He is exalted above all the peoples.

-          The Lord is great in Zion

o   Zion is a reference to the hills in Jerusalem

o   It is also a reference to heaven

o   In other words, God reigns in heaven & earth

-          And He is exalted above all the peoples

o   Exalted means lifted up or held high above in esteem

o   It means is He is above all

o   Because He was lifted up on a cross, He will draw all men to Himself that believe

o   This is above all peoples (not some) – the whole world WILL SEE

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Psalm, Chapter 98

A Call to Praise the Lord for His Righteousness.

A Psalm.

98 O sing to the Lord a new song,
 For He has done wonderful things,
 His right hand and His holy arm have [a]gained the victory for Him.

-          The title of this message

o   A Call to Praise the Lord for His Righteousness

o   A Call is an announcement; blow the trumpet; hear ye, hear ye

-          What is the announcement?

o   Praise the Lord for His Righteousness

o   Praise the Lord is the action

o   For His Righteousness is the reason

o   We should praise the Lord today because of His righteousness

§  He is making everything right!

§  He is right!

-          O sing to the Lord a new song

o   This announcement is important and worthy of a new song

o   That would require thought, written music (composition)

o   It would have to be new (not sang before)

-          For He has done wonderful things

o   This is why we should write a new song

o   For He has done (past tense) wonderful things

o   He  made a way were there was no way

o   He died on a cross to pay for our sin

o   He rose again in victory over sin and death

o   He set the captives free

o   He parted the red sea

o   He protected His people for 40 years in the desert

-          His right hand and His holy arm have gained the victory for Him

o   His right hand is the strong hand

o   Jesus sits at the right hand of the Father (He is His strength)

-          His holy arm have gained victory for Him

o   His arm represents His power

 2 The Lord has made known His salvation;
 He has revealed His [b]righteousness in the sight of the nations.

-          The Lord has made known His salvation

o   He made it known through His word

o   He made it known when Jesus was born fulfilled all the prophesies

o   He proved His word is true when Jesus rose from the dead

o   He proved who He was by performing miracle after miracle

-          He has revealed His righteousness in the sight of the nations

o   God perfect lamb sacrificed to save mankind

o   God showed sinful man how to be born again and saved from his/her sins

o   God righteousness is imputed to all who believe in Jesus Christ

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Psalm, Chapter 97

The Lord’s Power and Dominion.

97 The Lord [a]reigns, let the earth rejoice;
Let the many [b]islands be glad.

-        The title of this message is The Lords Power and Dominion

-        This is about The Lords Power

o   The Power to create

o   The Power to give life

o   The Power to grow

o   The Power to bless

o   The Power to correct

o   The Power to Judge

o   The Power to punish

o   The Power to destroy

o   God’s Power is complete

-        And Dominion

o   This means He is in complete control of all (it is His)

-        The Lord reigns, let the earth rejoice

o   If you know the Lord is a loving God and He reigns it causes you to rejoice

o   Thank God evil does not reign

o   The entire earth should be rejoicing (acting with thanksgiving & praise)

-        Let the many islands be glad

o   Islands seem like their alone

o   Islands get beat against wave after wave

o   Christians are not meant to be alone (no such thing as a Island Christian)

o   The islands are glad because they know God’s power sustains them

§  Waves won’t wear them out

§  The power of the ocean is not stronger than God

§  So too, we should be glad that God won’t let the waves of life wear us out

 2 Clouds and thick darkness surround Him;
 Righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne.

-        Clouds and thick darkness surround Him

o   If it didn’t we could not handle His glory

o   It seems like perfect conditions to birth lightening

-        Righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne

o   Righteousness is doing what is right all the time

o   Justice rewards good behavior and punishes evil behavior; therefore, its just

o   These are the foundations of His throne (that which is His house is built upon)

3 Fire goes before Him
 And burns up His adversaries round about.

-        Fire goes before Him

o   Fire consumes everything it touches unless its pure (without fodder)

o   This speaks of instant testing, judgement and destruction of the impure

-        And burns up His adversaries round about

o   Consumes His adversaries (those against Jesus Christ)

4 His lightnings lit up the world;
 The earth saw and trembled.

-        His lightnings 

o   Light which emanates from Him

o   Lit up the world (not just a local area; the world!)

-        The earth saw and trembled

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Psalm, Chapter 96

A Call to Worship the Lord the Righteous Judge.

96 Sing to the Lord a new song;
 Sing to the Lord, all the earth.

-        The title of this message is a call to worship the Lord the righteous judge

-        if you consider this title the reason there is a call to worship the Lord

o   it's because He is the righteous judge

o   so we should worship him forever and ever because he writes every wrong an evil will never prevail

-        sing to the Lord a new song

o   a new song means it is a song that you have not sung before

o   in other words make music (new music) and sing to the Lord

o   when you truly consider how much God loves you and what he has done for you it makes you want to write a new song and sing to Him

-        sing to the Lord, all the earth

o   not just a few of us; all the earth

o   that means men, women, children and every living thing

 2 Sing to the Lord, bless His name;
 Proclaim good tidings of His salvation from day to day.

-        sing to the Lord, bless His name

o   His name is the most important name ever spoken

o   because it was His name that saved you from all your sin

-        proclaim good tidings of his salvation from day-to-day

o   good tidings means good news

o   the word gospel means good news

o   His salvation describes the actions that He took to save us

o   and the fact is He did save us

o   so we should proclaim this good news day-to-day

§  that means every day

 3 Tell of His glory among the nations,
 His wonderful deeds among all the peoples.

-        We are to tell of his glory among the nations (that means worldwide)

-        His wonderful deeds among all the peoples

o   these are all the stories of what He has done throughout the ages

o   these are also all the stories of what He has done for each one of us personally

o   it's important to share the miracles God has done for you so that others can be encouraged that He is alive and well and that He cares and that He loves and that He will answer their prayers too!

 4 For great is the Lord and greatly to be praised;
 He is to be feared above all gods.

-        For great is the Lord and greatly to be praised

o   When you have been saved by the Lord and your sins have been forgiven you know how great He really is

o   this is why we should praise Him greatly not a little

-        He is to be feared above all gods

o   the fear of the Lord is the beginning of all wisdom

o   if you fear the Lord, you would not want to displease Him

o   if you realize that He sees and hears and knows everything it might change the way you conduct yourself

o   If you are wise, you will fear the Lord and act accordingly

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Psalm, Chapter 95

Praise to the Lord, and Warning against Unbelief.

95 O come, let us sing for joy to the Lord,
 Let us shout joyfully to the rock of our salvation.

-          The title of this message contains two messages

o   Praise to the Lord (this is 1st and most important)

o   And Warning against Unbelief (this is 2nd but still important)

o   God want us to Praise Him (don’t forget this)

o   God wants to warn us against unbelief (don’t forget this either)

 2 Let us come before His presence with [a]thanksgiving,
Let us shout joyfully to Him with [b]psalms.

-          Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving

o   Thanking Him for giving us grace & mercy

o   Thanking Him for giving us salvation

o   Thanking Him for being a Loving Father & God

o   Thanking Him for hearing our prayers

o   Thanking Him in advance for answering our prayers!

-          Let us shout joyfully to Him with psalms

o   Does your joy rise to the level of a shout or is it a slight wimper

o   When you praise Him it should be JOYFULL & LOUD

o   When you praise Him it should include psalms (repeating His word; His promises!)

o   Thank Him that His word is true and applies today as it did yesterday & forever!

 3 For the Lord is a great God
 And a great King above all gods,
 4 In whose hand are the depths of the earth,
 The peaks of the mountains are His also.

-          For the Lord is a great God And a great King above all gods

o   This is a declaration of who He is (there is none like Him)

o   He is the One True Almighty, All powerful, Omniscient, Ever Present God

-          In whose hand are the depths of the earth

o   Imagine Him scooping down His hand to the bottom of the Ocean?

o   Imagine Him scooping down His hand to center of the Earth?

o   This speaks of the power in His hand (consider the power & love)

-          The peaks of the mountains are His also

o   Consider the from the depths of the earth to the highest peaks of mountains

o   The mountains speak of His majesty, size, power, strength, awesomeness

 5 [c]The sea is His, for it was He who made it,
And His hands formed the dry land.

-          Imagine owning the Ocean

-          Imagine if you had the power to make it

-          Imagine using your hands to gather up the dry land like clay 

6 Come, let us worship and bow down,
 Let us kneel before the Lord our Maker.

-          Come (in light of what you just learned about Him)

-          Let us worship and bow down

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