Introduction
A joyful Psalm, praising God, but with a warning.
Questions
1. How many different ways does the psalmist say we should praise God in the first 6 verses?
v 1 and 2 ... let’s sing ... Let’s shout aloud ... Let’s come ... with thanksgiving ... Let’s extol him ...
v 6 ... let’s worship and bow down. Let’s kneel ...
6 ways
2. Why does the Psalm say that God is a great God?
v 3 to 5 For the LORD is a great God,
a great King above all gods.
In his hand are the deep places of the earth.
The heights of the mountains are also his.
The sea is his, and he made it.
His hands formed the dry land.
3. What are the advantages of having God as our God?
v 7 for he is our God.
We are the people of his pasture,
and the sheep in his care. ...
Summary Points
- v 1 to 7 A call to praise the LORD for his salvation and to recognise God as the great Creator
- v 8 to 11 Remember the generation of the Israelites that perished in the wilderness because they challenged God
The audio version uses Yahweh instead of LORD. This reflects the original Hebrew language.