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BLESSED BE GOD

Text: Psalm 68
30 June 2019

REVIEWING PSALM 68

Psalm 68 was a deeply mature Psalm that King David wrote. The following features may be noted about this uplifting Psalm.

  1. Theme: The Presence of God
  1. Reflection on the significance of the Lord’s Presence 

a) God’s presence with His people Israel

i)   Leading

ii)  Manifestation

iii) His teaching

b) His unmistakable blessings

i)   Protection

ii)  Power

iii) Provision

CONCLUDING OUR MEDITATION OF PSALM 68

The Psalmist David concluded his Psalm on a strong note of giving glory to God (Psalm 68:32-35).

  1. A Call to sing praises to God

a) This is fitting

b) This is right

c) This is natural

  1. A Call to ascribe strength to God

a) The strength of God is obviously manifested

b) It needs to be recognised as something awesome

  1. A Call to acknowledge the greatness of God

a) His majesty

b) His power

c) His grace and mercy bestowed on His people

  1. A Call to bless the LORD

a) This is a call to give great praise to God

b) It is a call to extol the Lord

c) It is a call that we must give heed to

Let us truly be filled with an immense sense of gratitude to the LORD our God as we meditate on His presence with us at Bethany and in our IPC Family overseas.