Who Is This King of Glory?

Big Idea: “The One who shaped the world is shaping you.”

Engage: The Queen’s Protocol (3-5 minutes)

• BLUEY season 2 episode 47 - DUNNY

Chilli the mom, says that 'dunny' is not a word the Queen would use, so the family shouldn't use it either.

The word 'dunny' is uniquely Australian!

In the 1800s, what polite society called the 'night soil cart' was called the 'dunny-drag' by the lower classes.

This was the cart which went around to all but the wealthiest houses.

The wealthy had 'water closet' toilets with private drains.

Everyone else had an 'earth closet' (dunny-can), in which you'd throw some earth or ashes when you were done to help control the smell.

The 'nightmen' would bring their dunny-drag and clean it out once a week. They would collect the waste to use as fertilizer.

Melbourne finally started getting a proper sewer in the 1890s.

So Chilli is right: 'dunny' is certainly not a word the Queen would use - although it dates back to before Queen Victoria!

• Words: “Toilet” or “dunny” ware vulgar; “lavatory” was required.

Meeting Queen Elizabeth II required meticulous preparation and adherence to strict protocol.

• Address: First, “Your Majesty,” then “Ma’am.”

• Physical gesture: Men bowed slightly, women curtsied.

Expected to stand when the queen entered the room and never turn your back to her.

• Dining: Silverware perfectly spaced; follow her lead when to start and stop eating.

• Attire: Modesty, neat clothing, women had weights sewn into hems of their dresses to prevent malfunctions.

You could only speak when spoken to, and even then, the advice was to keep it neutral- avoid politics, religion or anything else overly personal.

Transition (word for word):

“Now imagine this: you’re invited to meet the Queen, but you show up unprepared. You forget these rules, make mistakes, and fall short of the standards. Embarrassing, right?

At that moment, there’s nothing you can do to fix how you’ve come before her. You’ve fallen short, unable to meet the standard.

As cringe worthy as this might feel, it pales in comparison to something far more important: what it means to come before God Himself.”

Tension: The Problem of Falling Short (5-7 minutes)

Every day, we face expectations:

• At work, in relationships, and within ourselves.

Often, we fall short.

• Why?

• The expectations may feel impossibly high and we just know we’ve already failed before we begin so we don't really even try.

Transition (word for word):

“But what happens when the expectations aren’t just high—they’re perfect?

What happens when the One who sets the standards is holy, sovereign, and without flaw?

We see this tension in Psalm 24, a passage that reveals both who God is and what He requires of those who approach Him.”

Truth: Exposition of Psalm 24 (15-20 minutes)

1. God’s Sovereignty Over Creation (Psalm 24:1-2)

Psalm 24:1–2 ESV

1 The earth is the Lord’s and the fullness thereof, the world and those who dwell therein, 2 for he has founded it upon the seas and established it upon the rivers.

• Everything belongs to God

• He is the Creator and rightful Owner of all creation.

• This includes people, resources, and everything in the world.

• Creation reflects God’s power and sovereignty:

• He established it with purpose and order.

• Before we can talk about who can approach God, we must first acknowledge who he is, he is the creator and sustainer of all things. Just a tad bit higher than the Queen of England I would say.

Paul talks about God’s position over creation and mankind in Colossians 1:16.

Colossians 1:16 ESV

16 For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him.

This truth humbles us. How could we ever approach someone with this power and authority?

Transition (word for word):

“ Psalm 24 doesn’t stop at describing who God is. It asks a deeper question: what does God require of those who approach Him?”

2. God’s Requirements for Those Who Approach Him (Psalm 24:3-6)

Psalm 24:3–6 ESV

3 Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord? And who shall stand in his holy place? 4 He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to what is false and does not swear deceitfully. 5 He will receive blessing from the Lord and righteousness from the God of his salvation. 6 Such is the generation of those who seek him, who seek the face of the God of Jacob. Selah

• Verse 3: The psalmist asks, “Who is worthy to approach God?”

• Verse 4: God’s requirements are impossible to meet on our own.

Since Genesis 3, we are fallen people, we cannot possibly attain the perfection needed to approach God the Father.

He requires:

• Clean hands: Righteous actions and

• Pure heart: our Motives must be 100% aligned with God’s holiness.

THERE IS NO WIGGLE ROOM or GRAY AREAS.

• Verse 5: Blessings and righteousness come from God as gifts, not as things we earn.

Several places in the New Testament we see authors commenting on grace being a free gift from God, and that we cannot earn it in any way.

Rather -

• Verse 6: God seeks a generation of people who genuinely pursue Him with their whole hearts.

Transition (word for word):

“The psalmist is crystal clear: we can’t meet these requirements on our own.

But Psalm 24 doesn’t leave us in despair.

It points forward to the King of glory—the One who meets the standard for us.”

3. The Triumphant King of Glory (Psalm 24:7-10)

Psalm 24:7–10 ESV

7 Lift up your heads, O gates! And be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. 8 Who is this King of glory? The Lord, strong and mighty, the Lord, mighty in battle! 9 Lift up your heads, O gates! And lift them up, O ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. 10 Who is this King of glory? The Lord of hosts, he is the King of glory! Selah

• Verse 7: David is calling out to the city itself, to the gates and doors for them to Prepare for the arrival of the King of glory.

Just like one would prepare to meet the Queen of England, we as humans must prepare ourselves to meet the coming king- We have to open our gates and let him in.

• Verse 8: God is strong and mighty, a victorious warrior.

• Verse 9: The repetition of 7 and 8 in 9 and 10 emphasizes the depth of the need to prepare our hearts to receive the King.

• Verse 10: Ultimately, This King is Jesus, who meets every requirement of verse 4, clean hands and a pure heart.

Its his sacrifice on our behalf through His life, death, and resurrection that brings us salvation, and that allows us to approach the Father.

Transition (word for word):

“The King of glory has done what we could never do. Now the question is: how will you respond?”

Application: Responding to the King of Glory (7-10 minutes)

Memorable Bottom Line:

“The One who shaped the world is shaping you.”

Three Practical Responses:

1. Surrender your life to Him:

• Identify one area of your life where you need to let go of control.

2. Seek purity daily:

• Pray for clean hands and a pure heart, asking God to show you how to reflect His holiness.

Matthew 5:8 ESV

8 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.

Don’t just pray, change!

3. Share His invitation with others:

• Share the King of glory with someone this week. His salvation is not just for us, but for anyone who genuinely seeks the God of Jacob.

Transition (word for word):

“As we reflect on this, imagine what it would look like to fully open your life to the King of glory.

If you have never accepted him in as your savior and lord, what would your life look like surrendering your life to him, allowing him to run things, led by his pure heart and clean hands. Allowing him to change your life completely.

And if you have been doing the church thing for years,

have you ever really stopped everything you are doing and opened the gates of your heart and life to him?

Sometimes we get so caught up in our lives, we forget about the requirements and how Jesus paid them for us because we could never pay it.

Inspiration/Reflection (2-3 minutes)

• No matter where you are right now on your faith walk, Picture the gates of your heart opening wide to welcome Jesus.

Imagine him entering in, not as a distant ruler, but as the one who has met every requirement on your behalf.

The one who has paid the price that you could never pay.

Action / Next Step(s) (2-3 minutes)

• Ask: Will you let Him in?

• The King of glory has done the work.

The gates of your heart are yours to open.

I stand here today before you and you ask me “Who is this king of glory?” and I respond back to you,

just like our Psalm today, “this is the king of glory, the one who is powerful and mighty,

the one who has defeated death and the grave,

the one who loved you so much that he died so that you can have eternal life through his blood that covers us.

PRAYER TIME for NEXT STEPS

would you Let him in and let him rule your life and your decisions.

being a disciple takes more than just welcoming Jesus into your life.

It takes surrendering your whole life to his rule

it takes daily seeking of that pure heart that leads to holiness.

It takes standing in front of someone proclaiming that Jesus is the king of glory and lord of your life.

Surrender to him, seek his holiness, share his Gospel

Lets pray

(QUIET PRAYER FOR COMING TO JESUS AND COMING BACK AND SURRENDERING IT ALL TO JESUS)

Closing Prayer: The Disciple’s Prayer (2-3 minutes)

Praise: Lord, the earth and everything in it belongs to You. You are the Creator, Sustainer, and King of all.

We acknowledge Your sovereignty, Your holiness, and Your greatness. You alone are worthy of all honor and glory.

Purpose: Help us to live in a way that honors You. Teach us to have clean hands and pure hearts, relying not on our own strength but on Your grace.

May we reflect Your holiness in our actions and attitudes as we seek to glorify Your name in all we do.

Provision: Thank You for meeting all our needs, both physical and spiritual. You provide for us daily in ways we often take for granted.

Help us to trust You fully, knowing that You are faithful to care for Your children.

Pardon: Forgive us for the times we’ve fallen short of Your standards. We confess that our hands are not always clean, and our hearts are not always pure.

Wash us clean through the blood of Jesus. Help us to forgive others just as You have forgiven us.

Protection:Guard us from the idols and distractions that pull us away from You. Keep us from temptation and deliver us from evil.

Strengthen us to walk in obedience and to keep our focus on You.

Praise (Again):You are strong and mighty, Lord. You are the King of glory, the Lord of hosts.

Yours is the kingdom, the power, and the glory forever and ever. Amen.