Strength and beauty are in his sanctuary” (Hebrew: miqdas) (v. 6). But the psalmist goes on to defend his position, saying that God’s laws are perfect, sure, right, pure, etc. V. BECAUSE, AFTER A TIME, GOD CEASES TO STRIVE WITH SINNERS AND TO AFFORD THEM THE ASSISTANCE OF HIS GRACE. His wonders among all people. To appreciate the majesty of that setting, it helps to understand its scale. Yahweh will judge the world with righteousness and the peoples with truth. Sermons and inspirations designed to help Christians and those who are curious about the Christian faith. To-day if ye will hear His voice, harden not your heart, as in the provocation. (Grand Rapids: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1979-1988), Brown, Francis; Driver, S.R. The good news is that there will be a healthy dose of mercy in this judgment. It was there that Yahweh sat above the Ark of the Covenant on his Mercy Seat, guarded by the outstretched wings of two cherubim. They call the earth to sing (96:1-2) and rejoice (97:1)––and show how this rejoicing might be expressed: 1 Sing to Yahweh a new song! Psalm 119:81-96 “Longing for Forever” April 6, 2008 . You are frail, and may die soon and suddenly. While a righteous judgment is far superior to an unrighteous one, those of us who are conscious of our guilt realize that we need something more. He gives them up to a blinded mind, a seared conscience, and a hard heart. Psalm 96:1-3 "Oh, sing to the LORD a new song! It can’t be moved” (v. 10b). Sing to the Lord, praise his name; proclaim his salvation day after day. The World English Bible is based on the American Standard Version (ASV) of the Bible, the Biblia Hebraica Stutgartensa Old Testament, and the Greek Majority Text New Testament. Psalm 96. On The Other Hand-- Luke 7:1-10, 1 Kings 18:20-21 (22-29) 30-39, Galatians 1:1-12, Psalm 96-- Dean Feldmeyer, Mary Austin, Ron Love, Christopher Keating, George Reed, Robin Lostetter-- Proper 4 | Ordinary Time 9 - C-- 2016. 9 Worship Yahweh in holy array. This psalm is part of that which was delivered into the hand of Asaph and his brethren (1 Chr. Psalm 96:10. The Paperback Bible. What is the significance of a new song? They are all around us. 12 Let the field and all that is in it exult! King David used this psalm when he brought the ark into Jerusalem. Sermons.com provides sermon illustrations, sermons, powerpoint and worship resources, and children's sermons ... Worship the Lord in holy splendor!" He will judge the peoples with equity. It will be a serious evil if you do. Similar to Psalm 98 ("Cantate Domino") and Psalm 149, the psalm calls to praise God in music and dance, because he … Such speech is described, as was the song, in a threefold way. The gods of the peoples are ‘eliyl––a word that means worthless. It is the voice of power. Scripture: Psalm 96. 11 Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice. IV. “Declare his glory (Hebrew: kabod) among the nations, (Hebrew: goyim) his marvelous works among all the peoples” (Hebrew: am) (v. 3). He rescues the faithful from those who are wicked (97:10). So Psalms … THE EVIL TO BE DREADED. Rev. This is a day of good tidings, therefore I pray you to seize the golden moments. 1 O sing to the Lord, a new song now sing. The word itself comes from “oxus” which means sharp and “moros” which means dull. "New mercies, each returning day,Hover around us while we pray;New perils past, new sins forgiven,New thoughts of God, new hopes of heaven." “families of nations” refers to subdivisions of nations, such as extended families or tribes or clans. The Paperback Bible presents the Bible by the Book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly personal with ample margins for notations. This is a call for all peoples everywhere to honor Yahweh. Both Old and New Testaments assure us of God’s mercy and the grace that he dispenses. (10-13) 1-9 When Christ finished his work on earth, and was received into his glory in heaven, the church began to sing a new song unto him, and to bless his name. It is the voice of love. 1. This dreadful sin can be committed in a great many ways. Psalm 96:1-13 Missions in the Psalms . 3. We are all sinners (Romans 3:23). I consider it a blessing and a bonus to my flat summer sermon, which reminds me of a story. This is our desire, and, if so, its expression commits us to do our best to unite "all the earth" in this song. "Bless his Name." 10 Say among the nations, “Yahweh reigns.” If you do not comply, you must refuse, for there is no medium. He will judge people with equity (96:10) and the world with righteousness (96:13; 98:9). (General Editor), New International Dictionary of Old Testament Theology & Exegesis, 5 vol., (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1997), All Rights Reserved | © 1997-2020 Richard Niell Donovan. Let the sea roar, and its fullness!” (v. 11). “Let the field and all that is in it exult! These words of the Psalmist, like old Reverend Donoway, may strike many modern persons as old-fashioned and quaint. O sing to the Lord, all earth Your praise bring. Yahweh is ultimate power, so it is appropriate to tremble before him, especially when we understand that he will come to judge the earth (v. 13). Keyword: Filter: Page 1 | Found: 701 sermons: SORT. This verse brings to mind Psalm 19, where the psalmist celebrates God’s law as “more to be desired than gold” and “sweeter than honey” (Psalm 19:10). While those who have fallen prey to the whims and fancies of our this-world justice system might find righteous judgment comforting, I find it otherwise. 5. God saves us ad infinitum. All Videos PDFs. I usually think of the law as a red flashing light in my rearview mirror. Essentials of Worship – Psalm 96 Recap from Psalm 95 We come to rejoice (1-5) We come to give reverence (6-7a) We come to respond (7b-11) Who should be worshipped? 3. Standing among the Israelite congregation at the temple, the Levitical choir (or one of its leaders) would call all the nations to join Israel in worshiping the LORD (st. 1, 4). The last half of this verse––the part about trees singing for joy––is also found in 1 Chronicles 16:33. Sermons.com provides sermon illustrations, sermons, powerpoint and worship resources, and children's sermons & bulletins. Therefore God would have his people sing. Psalm 96 is the 96th psalm of the Book of Psalms, a hymn. Sermons from Psalms 96 Trees Planted by the Water: How to Get Started Right in 2002 (Psalm 1) When the Foundations are Destroyed (Psalm 11) To Every Generation: (Psalm 100:5) If God Is Sovereign, What Then? Enthronement psalms celebrate God as king and affirm his Lordship over all of creation. Sermon by Clive Anning – 14th July 2013. ", III. Scripture: Philippians 1:20–21, Psalm 96:3–9. His apostles and evangelists showed forth his salvation among the heathen, his wonders among all people. RETURN TO … The voice of God should be easy to hear; for "the voice of the Lord is powerful, the voice of the Lord is full of majesty. This last verse of Psalm 96 reinforces that fear. Come now! If you disobey, you must assign some excuse to justify your disobedience, or your consciences will reproach you and render you uneasy; if no plausible excuse occurs, you will seek one; if none can readily be found, you will invent one. Yahweh is to be feared (yare), a word that means feared, respected, or reverenced. He will judge the world with righteousness, This is our desire, and, if so, its expression commits us to do our best to unite "all the earth" in this song. It is wonderful being involved in something that will still be worthwhile a million years from now. Declare the glory of his salvation, that they may accept him as their only Redeemer. “before Yahweh.”  I have chosen to link this with verses 11-12, because I believe that the psalmist is presenting the heavens and earth and seas and fields and trees as a majestic chorus, praising Yahweh at his coming. It was  also used to mean false gods or idols, which are worthless because they aren’t real and therefore have no power to help anyone. Read. Bless his name! 3. You aren’t likely to count that as one of your blessings, but        a person suffering from emphysema will tell you that it is the greatest of all blessings. I have been unable to find a definitive answer, but will suggest some possibilities: “Sing to Yahweh, all the earth” (v. 1b). 21:43; Acts 13:46). "Harden not your heart.". These psalms are sometimes categorized as “enthronement psalms” because of they speak of God’s eternal kingship. - S.C. 1. The waiting is over … sing a new song. Some of you are the highly privileged as compared with others. 1. And this from day to day. “For he cometh”: The rule of the Lord described in this psalm is not the present universal kingdom (Psalm 93), but one which will be established when Christ returns to earth. Tell them of the glory of his character, his Word, his service, his Spirit dwelling within, his eternal rest by and by. We have both in these verses. With religious services, Ps 96:7-9.--Matthew Henry. These cherubim were overlaid with gold (1 Kings 6:23-28). Even with a lifetime of faith behind me, I am not looking forward to standing in the great line of humanity waiting for Jesus to label them as sheep or goats––to direct them to the right to experience eternal rejoicing, or the left to spend eternity gnashing their teeth (see Matthew 25:31-46). 4. The Israelites thought of the Holy of Holies in the tabernacle (later, the temple) as Yahweh’s sanctuary. We must worship him in the beauty of holiness, as God in Christ, reconciling the world unto … Happy they who thus sing unto the Lord! God commands and exhorts you to commence a religious life immediately. He forgives our sins day by day. "Bless his Name." 3. Psalm 96 study 4 Jan 2007 Unlike the 1969 Coca Cola ad campagin ('I'd Like To Teach The World to Sing') Psalm 96 was written to be sung not by choir of youths spread across a hillside, but by a choir of nations spread across the whole earth. The Call to Worship (1-3) All the earth is instructed to sing a new song. Sermon Psalms 96 The Bone-Melting Music of God. 2. As noted above, the word goyim (nations) is often used in the Old Testament to mean Gentile nations––people whom most Jews of that time would classify as pagans. Trees (96:12) and hills (98:8) sing for joy. "He sware in His wrath, they shall not enter into My rest!" What abundant reason there is for such gratitude! Proclaim his salvation from day to day! Jan 12, 2020. The psalmist contrasts the gods of the peoples (Gentiles) with Yahweh. 1 Sing to Yahweh a new song! “Worship Yahweh in holy array” (v. 9a). Some harden their hearts by a resolution not to feel, some by wishing to wait, some by getting into evil company. Musical tastes change, so an old song might not speak to a new generation. Shall those who are nourished and fed by Him turn a deaf ear to the Preserver of men? There is a threefold summons to sing unto … While a righteous judgment is far superior to an unrighteous one, those of us who are conscious of our guilt realize that we need … Happy they who thus sing unto the Lord! And because it is the noblest form of utterance. If you will give the matter some thought, I’m confident that you will remember instances where God saved you from distress or danger. Sermon Psalms 96 The Bone-Melting Music of God. There is this day set before us an open door of approach to God. To praise God and his works in the presence of people who don’t know God is to whet their appetite to know more––and invites them to embrace your God as their God. Walt Disney could have done something wonderful with these verses, which depict the heavens morphing into creatures able to express heavenly joy. Listen to a recording of this sermon: Download the notes: 08312014Psalm96DonRuhl Worship the Lord Psalm 96 Don Ruhl • Savage Street, Grants Pass, Oregon • August 31, In the year of our Lord, 2014 Prelude: Why did God create us with the ability to … “Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice. He created light, and separated the light from the darkness (Genesis 1:3-5). 3 The implication The psalm can be outlined into four sections. and Kahane, Ahuvia, The Oxford English-Hebrew Dictionary (Oxford University Press, 1998), Fohrer, Georg, Hebrew & Aramaic Dictionary of the Old Testament (SCM Press, 2012), Freedman, David Noel (ed. For the nations to truly honor Yahweh, they would be required to forego worshiping other gods. Fearing Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom (Proverbs 9:10). The Immediate Word. (Psalm 96:8-9). He is to be feared above all gods. Dr. Mickey Anders. The very causes which induce you to defer its commencement render it highly improbable that you will ever become religious. SERMONS. Declare among the heathen the glory of God's perfections, that they may acknowledge him as the true God. In this week’s lectionary reading from the Hebrew scriptures, a clearly frustrated Elijah pleads wit . You stake your soul without any equivalent; for if life should be spared you gain nothing; but should it be cut short, you lose all, you are ruined for eternity. Find Top Church Sermons, Illustrations, and Preaching Slides on Psalm 96:1-9. A Supreme Existence and a Supreme Service. You are mortal; it is appointed to all men once to die. Sunday, October 16, 2011. It means keeping Yahweh’s commandments (Deuteronomy 28:58). I. Further, God saves us day by day in ways that we never even notice. And because it is the noblest form of utterance. He delivers us from the evil one day by day (Matthew 6:13). How irrational and absurd is this! Just imagine how Walt might have depicted seas roaring––and fields exulting––and trees singing for joy. ), The Complete WordStudy Old Testament (Chattanooga; AMG Publishers, 1994), Baker, Warren and Carpenter, Eugene, The Complete WordStudy Dictionary: Old Testament (Chattanooga: AMG Publishers, 2003), Bromiley, Geoffrey (General Editor), The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, Revised, 4 vols. 2 Sing to Yahweh! Showing forth God's salvation. 5 For all the gods of the peoples are idols, In her 1997 Lyman Beecher Preaching Lectures at Yale University, Barbara Brown Taylor said that to preach is to “toss the fragile net of our words over the bone-melting music of God.” Bring an offering, and come into his courts” (v. 8). Let the sea roar, and its fullness! These, but not these alone, nor these at all, if God has not given us the needed capacity; but God-prompted, loving words spoken for him - these all can speak, and should do so as opportunity is given. IF YOU DO NOT COMMENCE A RELIGIOUS LIFE TO-DAY, THERE IS GREAT REASON TO FEAR THAT YOU WILL NEVER COMMENCE IT. Anderson, A.A., The New Century Bible Commentary: Psalms 73-150 (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1972), Broyles, Craig C., New International Biblical Commentary: Psalms (Peabody, Massachusetts: Hendrickson Publishers, 1999, Brueggemann, Walter, The Message of the Psalms A Theological Commentary (Minneapolis: Augsburg Press, 1984), Clifford, Richard J., Abingdon Old Testament Commentaries: Psalms 73-150 (Nashville: Abingdon Press, 2003), DeClaisse-Walford, Nancy; Jacobson, Rolf A.; Tanner, Beth Laneel, The New International Commentary on the Old Testament:  The Book of Psalms (Grand Rapids:  Wm. 1. The ASV, which is also in the public domain due to expired copyrights, was a very good translation, but included many archaic words (hast, shineth, etc. These, but not these alone, nor these at all, if God has not given us the needed capacity; but God-prompted, loving words spoken for him - these all can speak, and should do so as opportunity is given. 8 Ascribe to Yahweh the glory due to his name. Psalm 96:13 "Before the LORD: for he cometh, for he cometh to judge the earth: he shall judge the world with righteousness, and the people with his truth." (Psalm 103:19-22) What God Remembers That We Forget (Psalm 103:6-18) The Blessed Benefits (Psalm 103:1-5) God Is So Good! 1. It is to be grateful. It is filled with a jubilant note of joy, but there is also a declaration of impending judgment. Yahweh, on the other hand, “made the heavens.”  A quick glance at Genesis 1-2 will reveal that Yahweh made the heavens––and much more: That creative inspiration and energy is one reason why Yahweh is worthy to be praised. “He will judge the peoples with equity” (Hebrew: meysar) (v. 10c). (1) The call to worship (1-3), (2) The reason for worship (4-6), (3) The content of worship (7-10), and (4) The coming of the Judge. Today our Lord Jesus rose and left the dead that He might declare the justification of His people. "Tell of His glory among the nations, His wonderful deeds among all the peoples" (Psalm 96:3). 1. The next verse will clarify that. They call people to clap their hands and sing songs of joy. 6. It’s us offering praise to God. The spread from wingtip to wingtip was 15 feet (5 meters). There were special things in it. (Nashville: Abingdon Press, 2006-2009), VanGemeren, Willem A. The Mercy Seat was made of gold. Archive of sermons on Psalm 96 - listen to sermons from the book of Psalm chapter 96 These also are called for - fervent, holy speech for God. The Commands Of Worship-96 1-12.docx Psalm 96:1-13 Read Verses so that We can Know Him and Make Him Known I’ve always liked hearing oxymorons, or self-contradicting phrases. They are called enthronement psalms. 2. We know this through special revelation—as we see here in Psalm 96—and we also learn the same thing from the created order itself. Psalm 96:1-9, with its testimony of God’s rule over the earth (see also verse 10, “The Lord reigns!”), is part of a grouping of psalms that focus on the reign of God (see Psalms 93, 95-99). Psalm 96:1-3. ), The New Interpreter’s Dictionary of the Bible, 5 vol. On the fourth day, he created the sun, moon, and stars (Genesis 1:14-19), which is what the Psalmist meant when he said that Yahweh created the heavens. … Bible Study Fellowship, Fayetteville, AR, Evening Women's Class Nowadays we are very “present” focused. The word barak is related to the word berak, which means kneel. He created a dome to separate the waters above from the waters below (Genesis 1:6-8). ‘Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth. Shall any man do this and go unpunished? It was the same hardhearted nation that later rejected her Messiah, leading to the gospel going out to the Gentiles (Matt. Declaring his glory among the heathen. Second sermon What are we commanded to do in our worship. Yahweh will dispense justice––not preferential treatment based on a person’s status. We need to tailor our proclamation to the circumstances so it doesn’t become obnoxious, but our failing is more likely to be in never saying a word about God or salvation. The Truth About Homosexuality. 3  (Grand Rapids: Kregel Publications, 2016), Tate, Marvin E., Word Biblical Commentary: Psalms 51-100 (Dallas: Word Books, 1990), Waltner, James H., Believers Church Bible Commentary: Psalms (Scottdale, Pennsylvania: Herald Press, 2006), Baker, Warren (ed. He is to be feared (Hebrew: yare) above all gods” (v. 4). 16:7), by which it appears both that David was the penman of it and that it has reference to the bringing up of the ark to the city of David; whether that long psalm was made first, and this afterwards taken out of it, or this made first and afterwards borrowed to make up that, is not certain. II. for he comes to judge the earth. The Lord God:-Creator of the universe (v5) Provider of our salvation (v2) The true God above all Gods (v5) Judge of all the earth (v13) Why should we worship? (1-9) God's government and judgment. BECAUSE IF YOU DEFER THE COMMENCEMENT OF A RELIGIOUS LIFE, THOUGH BUT TILL TO-MORROW, YOU MUST HARDEN YOUR HEARTS AGAINST THE VOICE OF GOD. God’s mercy makes his coming judgment a prospect for rejoicing, because it means that, at his coming, he will set all things right. THE calling of the Gentiles was a very favourite subject with the sweet singer of Israel. I still struggle to believe that he will do that for me, but I live in the hope that he will. We will look outward and see the seas roaring approval and fields exulting and trees singing for joy. I know many reasons why God might shunt me off to the left where I would spend eternity in misery. It is a pledging voice. 3. 2 Sing to Yahweh! MINISTRY OF SERMONAUDIO. The Hebrew Psalms are filled with this missionary message of outreach to the nations of the world. Plain prose will serve for ordinary communications, but when the soul is deeply stirred, as it should be, by the love of God, then song becomes a necessity. Dr. Mickey Anders. 14b (Downers Grove, Illinois:  Inter-Varsity Press, 1973), Limburg, James, Westminster Bible Companion: Psalms (Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press, 2000, Mays, James Luther, Interpretation: Psalms (Louisville: John Knox, 1994), McCann, J. Clinton, Jr., The New Interpreter’s Bible: The Book of Psalms, Vol. Sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth. With sermons, Ps 96:3. Praise God! Not the good people only - it is easy to talk before them; but among the unsaved, tell them what a wonderful Saviour Jesus is. Keep in mind that this is poetry, and poets strive to help us see pictures and hear music instead of trying to describe reality with scientific precision. Tremble before him, all the earth. Remember that the voice of God is the voice of authority. Wednesday, May 4, 2011. And the song is to be a new song. BECAUSE YOU CANNOT PROPERLY, OR EVEN LAWFULLY, PROMISE TO GIVE WHAT IS NOT YOUR OWN. And universal. To-day will not last for ever; a day is but a day. Strength and beauty are in his sanctuary. 2. Under the sound of love's entreaties, within ear-shot of mercy's imploring tones, the sinner is hardening his heart. 96:1-9 When Christ finished his work on earth, and was received into his glory in heaven, the church began to sing a new song unto him, and to bless his name. Psalm 96 is a call to tell the nations about God’s glory and His great salvation. We are enjoined, indeed the whole earth is enjoined, to sing a new song to the Lord. An alternate translation for this verse is “Worship Yahweh in the splendor (or beauty) of his holiness.”. 4. “day by day.”  Does this modify “proclaim” or “his salvation”? They are all around us. Psalm 96 Reflection Building Blocks Study If Yahweh were to dispense pure justice, none of us would have a chance. 2. Do you live in a house or apartment with heat and lights? Psalm 96 is psalm of pure exultation, so very appropriate for Christmas Eve. (Psalm 107:1) "How Sweet Are Your Words": Learning to Love the … Never shall one wait and say, like young Samuel, "Speak, Lord, for thy servant heareth," without God's speaking in words of love ere long. The word yahab (“ascribe”), when imperative, as in this verse, means give––”Give Yahweh glory and strength.”. “Ascribe (Hebrew: yahab) to Yahweh, you families of nations, ascribe to Yahweh glory and strength” (v. 7). but Yahweh made the heavens. And if this very old song is not sung as a new song on this occasion, … Continue reading "Commentary on Psalm 96" Sermons preached by Pastor Ben Squires. “Tremble before him, all the earth” (v. 9b). “Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth. Psalm 96 Home | M. Henry Commentary | Play! BECAUSE OF THE SHORTNESS AND UNCERTAINTY OF LIFE. I’ve titled today’s sermon “longing for forever” because that is what we should be doing! Showing forth God's salvation. A FREQUENT SONG - Continually blessing His name . In this context, bless Yahweh’s name means to pay homage to Yahweh. He is holy (99:9). Psalm 96 | Search Results | Sermon and Worship Resources This Week Come, Lord Jesus! It is to be grateful. Those understandings elevated Psalm 19 to be one of my favorites. This is one of several enthronement psalms (47, 93, 96, 97, 98, 99). Because our love to the Lord should be amongst those deep and intense feelings which demand the fullest utterance of which the soul is capable. He has made no appointment with thee to meet with thee to-morrow, but He has engaged to speak with thee to-day, if thou wilt hear His voice. Can you breathe normally? “Ascribe to Yahweh the glory due to his name. Sermon Let the Earth Be Joyful before God. Praise God! Sing to the Lord, praise his name; proclaim his salvation day after day!” Psalm 96 begins with rightful worship of our God as we remember the good things God has done for us. Not necessarily set discourses such as we understand by sermons. In other words, are we to proclaim Yahweh’s salvation day by day––or does Yahweh’s bestow his salvation day by day? 2. I am not a Hebrew scholar, but I was struck by the similarity between yesuah (salvation) and yehosu (Joshua, which means Yahweh saves). The word “glory” (kabod) is used in the Bible to speak of various wonderful things––but especially God’s glory––an aura associated with God’s appearance that reveals God’s majesty to humans. “for he comes; for he comes to judge the earth. Psalm 96:1-2. Listen, then, to His promising voice, His cheering voice; it will cast all unbelieving fear out of you, and drive away Satan better than David's harp drove the evil spirit out of Saul. He will judge people with equity (96:10) and the world with righteousness (96:13; 98:9). 4 For great is Yahweh, and greatly to be praised! 5 For all of the gods of nations are vain, A FAITHFUL SONG - Proclaiming His salvation . Dare any of you trample on a known command of God? 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