Preaching to the Assembly

Psalms References

I will declare your name to my people; in the assembly I will praise you.

The name of God must be declared

God must be praised in the assembly

From you comes the theme of my praise in the great assembly; before those who fear you I will fulfill my vows.

The theme of our praise is not from us. It is not from our own heart. It must come from God.

God must be praised in the assembly

I abhor the assembly of evildoers and refuse to sit with the wicked.

My feet stand on level ground; in the great congregation I will praise the Lord.

God must be praised in the assembly

Praise God in the great congregation; praise the Lord in the assembly of Israel.

God must be praised in the assembly of His people

I will give you thanks in the great assembly; among the throngs I will praise you.

Give thanks in the assembly

Praise Him in the assembly

I proclaim your saving acts in the great assembly; I do not seal my lips, Lord, as you know.

Proclaim His saving acts

I do not hide your righteousness in my heart; I speak of your faithfulness and your saving help. I do not conceal your love and your faithfulness from the great assembly.

Live out righteousness, do not hide it

Speak of God’s faithfulness

Speak of God’s salvation

Speak of God’s love and faithfulness

The heavens praise your wonders, Lord, your faithfulness too, in the assembly of the holy ones.

Nature praises God when we are together praising Him

Let them exalt him in the assembly of the people and praise him in the council of the elders.

Exalt him in the assembly

Praise the Lord. Sing to the Lord a new song, his praise in the assembly of his faithful people.

Praise him

Sing a new song