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Day 68

Psalm 98:4a "Shout joyfully to the LORD, all the earth..."

Day 68 – Psalm 98

“Shout joyfully to the LORD, all the earth…” Psalm 98:4a

JOYFUL WORSHIP ENJOINED

The psalmist went on to describe how God ought to be worshipped because of His faithfulness and mercy.

“Shout joyfully to the LORD, all the earth;
Break forth in song, rejoice, and sing praises.
Sing to the LORD with the harp,
With the harp and the sound of a psalm,
With trumpets and the sound of a horn;
Shout joyfully before the LORD, the King.”
Psalm 98:4-6

1. A call to worship God with great joy

a) Shout joyfully
b) Break forth in song
c) Rejoice
d) Sing praises

2. The use of musical instruments

a) The harp
b) The trumpet
c) The horn

3. Special reference to psalms

a) The word “psalm” was used.
b) In context it is a song that is sung with accompaniment of instruments.

4. Extolling God

a) As the Lord
b) As the King
c) As the Saviour (“Deliverer”)