WED: “The fear of the Lord is directly connected to worship”

TEXT:  Psalm 96

Introduction:     “O worship the LORD”     Psalm 96:9

  • In the beauty of holiness
  • In the fear of the Lord
  • In the presence of the Lord
  1. Singing the glory of God as a witness to others      Psalm 96:1-5
    1. Singing a new song that is different from the world’s songs
      1. A new song unto the Lord not the old songs unto the flesh
      2. A new song unto the Lord not the old songs unto the devil
      3. A new song unto the Lord to bless Him not the old songs to other people
    2. Singing a new song that is all about the greatness of God
      1. Singing the wonders of His great glory among all people
      2. Singing the wonders of His greatness as superior over all false gods
      3. Singing the wonders of His great power as the Creator of His creation
    3. Singing a new song that is praise to the Creator God      Psalm 96:4b-5
      1. Praise that is worthy of the greatness of God
      2. Praise that is honoring to the Lord for who He is
      3. Praise that is due the Lord for being the Creator of all the universe and its host
  2. Honoring the Lord by giving Him the glory He is due      Psalm 96: 6-8
    1. Giving Him the honor He is worthy of
    2. Giving Him the glory due Him for His majesty
    3. Giving Him the service He is deserving of empowered by His power
    4. Giving Him the offering He has provided to us by His good hand
    5. Giving Him the worship He is owed to Him in His house and presence
  3. Preparing ourselves for accountability to the Lord         Psalm 96: 10-13
    1. Declaring God’s sovereign authority to the lost
    2. Declaring God’s majesty as Creator of all the universe
    3. Declaring God’s supremacy as Judge over all of His creation