The Imperative of Praise

The Imperative of Praise

Psalm 96:1-13

I. All glory belongs to God - vs. 1-6

A. What we should sing - vs. 1-2

1. A new song!

2. A necessary song!

B. Where we should sing - vs. 3

C. Why we should sing - vs. 4-6

II. All gifts belong to God - vs. 7-9

We should give out of:

A. Our wonder - vs. 7-8a

B. Our wealth - vs. 8b

B. Our worship - vs. 9

III. All government belongs to God - vs. 10-13

A. Principles of the coming government - vs. 10

1. Absolute sovereignty - vs 10a.

2. Absolute security - vs. 10b

B. Prospects of the coming government - vs. 11-13

1. All nature will praise God. Vs. 11-13a

2. All nations will praise God - vs. 13b

Applications -

1. Praising God and worshiping Him is not optional! It is active, not passive.

2. We can praise and worship in confidence because God’s Kingdom is an everlasting Kingdom!

3. “Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in Heaven.”