Message Notes

AM BETHANY 15 July 2017
Text: Psalm 115

A CHALLENGE TO ISRAEL TO REMAIN STEADFAST AND TRUE

1. What not to do

a) To trust in self

b) To glory in self (Psalm 115:1)

2. What not to follow

a) Idolatry

b) The way of the Gentiles (Psalm 115:4-8)

3. What to do

a) To give glory to the name of God (Psalm 115:1)

b) To appreciate the mercy and truth of God (Psalm 115:1)

4. A great cry to trust in the Lord

a) Israel (Psalm 115:9)

b) The House of Aaron (Psalm 115:10)

c) Those who fear the LORD (Psalm 115:11)

5. The LORD God

a) Our help and shield (Psalm 115:9, 10, 11)

b) He is mindful of us (Psalm 115:12)

c) He will bless (Psalm 119:12-13)

6. Appropriate Response

a) We will bless the LORD (Psalm 115:18)

b) Praise the LORD (Psalm 115:18)