Reasons for praise

Praise is commanded of God’s people

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Praise is due to God alone

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Praise is pleasing to God

Psalm 69:30–31 KJV 1900

I will praise the name of God with a song, And will magnify him with thanksgiving. This also shall please the Lord better than an ox Or bullock that hath horns and hoofs.

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Praise as an act of witness

Psalm 9:11 KJV 1900

Sing praises to the Lord, which dwelleth in Zion: Declare among the people his doings.

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Praise in response to God’s nature

For his greatness

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For his righteousness

Psalm 98:8–9 KJV 1900

Let the floods clap their hands: Let the hills be joyful together Before the Lord; for he cometh to judge the earth: With righteousness shall he judge the world, And the people with equity.

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For his faithfulness

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For his strength

Psalm 59:16 KJV 1900

But I will sing of thy power; Yea, I will sing aloud of thy mercy in the morning: For thou hast been my defence And refuge in the day of my trouble.

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Praise in response to God’s deeds

For deliverance from enemies

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For answered prayer

Psalm 28:6 KJV 1900

Blessed be the Lord, because he hath heard the voice of my supplications.

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For sending his Son, Jesus Christ

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Luke 1:68–69 KJV 1900

Blessed be the Lord God of Israel; For he hath visited and redeemed his people, And hath raised up an horn of salvation for us In the house of his servant David;

Ephesians 1:3 KJV 1900

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:

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