DECLARE HIS GLORY

Text: Psalm 96
22 August 2010

(I) THE GLORY OF GOD

1. Greatness of God (Psalm 96:4)

2. Honour and majesty of God (Psalm 96:6a)

3. Strength and beauty of God (Psalm 96:6b)

4. Holiness of God (Psalm 96:9a)

(II) THE GLORY OF GOD TO BE DECLARED

1. Through Singing (Psalm 96:1-2)

2. Through Proclamation (preaching)

a) Good news of His salvation ( Psalm 96:2b )

c) His wonders ( Psalm 96:3 )

3. Through Ascription

a) Give (ascribe)

b) Give to the Lord the glory due to His name ( Psalm 96:8a )

4. Through Giving

a) Giving as a prescribed means ( Psalm 96:8b )

b) Giving with a heart of worship

(III) MANNER OF WORSHIP

1. To tremble before the Lord (Psalm 96:9b)

2. To possess a heart of rejoicing (Psalm 96:11-12)

(IV) SPECIAL FOCUS: THE LORD AS JUDGE

1. The Lord as the Reigning King (Psalm 96:10-12)

2. The Lord as a Returning Judge of the world (Psalm 96:13)