Psalms for Today: Psalm 96 “Something Worth Singing About” or “How God's People Keep Their

Head Straight”

Sing to the LORD, praise his name; proclaim his

salvation day after day. 2

THEME

The more we know

about God’s nature and

every day activities around us,

the greater our joy,

confidence and

sense of usefulness.

Introduction

God is very busy!

What is it like to be with God for a day?

The Difference Between

Praise and Thanksgiving

1. GOD SEEKS TO BE IN OUR HEARTS & MINDS

A. The Action Commanded

Sing to the LORD a new song; 1a

Sing to the LORD, all the earth. 1b

Sing to the LORD, praise his name; 2a

Proclaim his salvation day after day. 2b

B. The Arena DesignatedDeclare His glory among the nations, 3aHis marvelous deeds among all peoples. 3b

C. The Aim Made Clear1. We Are To Revere HimFor great is the LORD and most worthy of

praise; 4aHe is to be feared above all gods. 4b2. We Are To Reveal HimFor all the gods of the nations are idols [lit.

“useless”], 5aBut the LORD made the heavens. 5b

Splendor and majesty are before him; 6aStrength and glory are in his sanctuary. 6b

2. GOD SEEKS TO MEET US IN HIS CREATION

A. The Action Commanded

Ascribe to the LORD, O families of nations, 7a

Ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. 7b

Ascribe to the LORD the glory due to his name; 8a

Side Note: Action Examples

Bring an offering and come into his courts. 8b

Worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness; 9a

Tremble before him, all the earth. 9b

B. The Arena Designated

Say among the nations,

“The LORD reigns.” 10a

The world is firmly established, 10b

It cannot be moved; 10c

He will judge the peoples with equity. 10d

C. The Aim Made Clear

THEME

The more we know

about God’s nature and

every day activities around us,

the greater our joy,

confidence and

sense of usefulness.

3. GOD EXPLAINS THE URGENCY OF THE MISSION

For He comes, 13a

He comes to judge the earth. 13b

He will judge the world in righteousness and

13c

He will judge the peoples in his truth. 13d

[Truth: with a faithful, accurate standard]

Our Challenge…

Make it your aim to be

a “theologist”, a student of God.

Get to know His daily activities,

techniques and standards.

Get to know how He thinks.

You’ll be blessed if you do!