July 30, 2007

Text: Psalm 135

THE GOOD NAME OF GOD
"Your name, O LORD, endures forever,
Your fame, O LORD, throughout all generations"    Psalm 135:13

1. Name

2. Fame

3. Forever

4. Synonymous

THE FOLLY OF IDOLATRY
(Cf. Psalm 115)

1. The worship of the nations

2. Man-made religiosity

3. Candid observations about idols

a) Silver and gold- the work of man's hands    Psalm 135:15

b) Having a mouth- but unable to utter a word    Psalm 135:16a

c) Having eyes- but unable to use them    Psalm 135:16b

d) Having ears- but unable to hear    Psalm 135:17a

e) "Those who make them are like them"    Psalm 135:18

A CALL TO REJOICE AND TO PRAISE GOD
"Bless the LORD, O house of Israel!
Bless the LORD, O house of Aaron!
Bless the LORD, O house of Levi!
You who fear the LORD, bless the LORD!
Blessed be the LORD out of Zion,
Who dwells in Jerusalem!
Praise the LORD."    Psalm 135:20-21

1. Specific Challenge
To "bless the Lord"

2. Four groups:-

a) Israel (as a nation)

b) The priests (House of Aaron)

c) The Levites (House of Levi)

d) Those who fear the LORD