David’s desire was to assemble all Israel together in worship as God was coming to be with his people in Jerusalem. After a failed attempt to bring the ark of God to Jerusalem (1 Chronicles 13), David has inquired of the Lord and brought the ark successfully to Jerusalem because he followed the instructions given concerning the ark (1 Chronicles 15). Chapter 16 of 1 Chronicles begins by showing the ark was placed in the tabernacle and burnt offerings and peace offerings are being sacrificed (16:1). David has prepared for this moment, establishing various people for this worship that will now happen in Jerusalem. Verse 7 tells us that this is the record of how they gave praise to the Lord. This is what Asaph and his brothers sang to the Lord. What is recorded for us in 1 Chronicles 16 are three psalms that were used for worship now that the Lord had come to be with his people again. This chapter is going to show us why to worship and how to praise the Lord…

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