Who Is This King That Is God And What Response Do We Owe Him? The Answer: Psalm 24

Who Is This King That Is God And What Response Do We Owe Him?

The Answer: Psalm 24

Theme

The Psalms revealthe eternal Kingship of God.

He IS the Loving Head

and Ruler of the Universe.

He deserves our ALL.

Key Passage

Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and Your dominion endures through all generations.The LORD is faithful to all His promises and loving towards all He has made. Ps 145:13

1. The King is THE Actual OwnerVs.1. The earth is the LORD’s

Caretakers: Our time, the material world where we live, things we think we own, other people

2. The King is THE Actual Creator

Vs.2 He founded it

Workers: He has a purpose and mission for the things he has made. We consult him as to what those are. He tells us.

3. The King is Approachable

Vs.3,4 Who may…clean hands and a pure heart

Followers: We have access by being a devotee, a disciple a loyal subject.

4. The King is THE Rewarder

Vs.5 Blessing…and vindication

Beneficiaries: Providence & Forgiveness

First Summary

The King values His creation and actively

blesses those who seek Him

Vs.6 The generation of those who seek Him

Ps 145:13 Your kingdom is an everlasting

kingdom, and Your dominion endures through

all generations. The LORD is faithful to all His

promises and loving towards all He has made.

5. The King is Esteem Worthy

Vs.7 Lift up your heads…

Welcomers: Make way! Remove obstacles! Get rid of the distractions – at least for a while. Roll out the red carpet in your heart! Let Him In!

6. The King is Lord, Ruler & Judge

Vs.8 The LORD strong…mighty in battle

Subjects: the rule of law applies to all of us, and He has all the strength and resources to enforce it completely

7. The King is Highest In RankVs.9 Lift them up… that the King of glory may come in

Worshippers: No matter who we are, we are to show Him the highest respect always with our sincere reverence.

Second Summary

The King rightly deserves all the honor that can be given to Him.

Vs.10 Who is he, this King of glory? The LORD Almighty--he is the King of glory.

Ps 47:7 For God is the KING of all the earth; sing to him a psalm of praise.

Our Challenge

Honor Him As King.