April 28, 2008

Text: Psalm 149-150

A CALL TO SING "A NEW SONG" TO GOD
"Praise the LORD!
Sing to the LORD a new song,
And His praise in the assembly of saints"    Psalm 149:1

A SPECIAL CALL TO THE CHILDREN OF ZION
"Let Israel rejoice in their Maker;
Let the children of Zion be joyful in their King"    Psalm 149:2

1. God as Maker

2. God as King

REASONS TO SING TO GOD "A NEW SONG"

1. He takes pleasure in His people    Psalm 149:4a

2. He gives salvation to the humble    Psalm 149:4b

3. He makes them beautiful in the process    Psalm 149:4b

4. He gives them honour    Psalm 149:9b

a) He gives victory    Psalm 149:6-9

b) All enemies are vanquished    Psalm 149:6-9

SUGGESTED EXPRESSIONS OF PRAISE

1. Dance    Psalm 149:3a; Psalm 150:4

2. Timbrel and harp    Psalm 149:3b; Psalm 150:4

3. Singing aloud with joy    Psalm 149:5

4. Singing with high praise to God    Psalm 149:6

5. Trumpets    Psalm 150:3

6. Lute and harp    Psalm 150:3b

7. Stringed instruments and flutes    Psalm 150:4

8. Cymbals Psalm    150:5

9. Let everything that has breath praise the LORD    Psalm 150:6

CONTENT OF PRAISE

1. For His mighty acts    Psalm 150:2a

2. For His excellent greatness    Psalm 150:2b

ARENA OF PRAISE

1. In His sanctuary    Psalm 150:1b

2. In His mighty firmament    Psalm 150:c