• Download Video
• Download Audio
• Print
• Email
• Save As PDF

Great is the LORD and Greatly to be Praised

Text: Psalm 145:1-4
6 January 2019

THE GREATNESS OF THE LORD

1. His greatness is unsearchable   (Psalm 145:3b)

2. Seen in “His mighty acts”   (Psalm 145:4b)

3. Seen in the “glorious splendour of His majesty”   (Psalm 145:5a)

4. Seen in “His wondrous works”   (Psalm 145:5b)

5. Seen in His “awesome acts”   (Psalm 145:6a)

THE GREATNESS OF THE LORD CALLS FOR APPROPRIATE RESPONSES

1. People in general

a) Men shall speak of the might of the Lord   (Psalm 145:6a)

b) They shall sing of Your righteousness   (Psalm 145:7b)

2. Personal response

(King David)

a) Extolling

I will extol You, my God, O King   (Psalm 145:1a)

i) High praise to be given

ii) Great praise

b) Blessing

I will bless Your name forever and ever (Psalm 145:1b)

i) Praising the name of God

ii) Name of God to be exalted

c) Every day

Every day I will bless You (Psalm 145:2a)

i) Every day

ii) Daily consciousness and commitment

d) Praise forever and ever

I will praise Your name forever and ever (Psalm 145:2b)

i) Forever and ever

ii) Life-long determination