Message Notes

(I) THE CHALLENGE TO SING TO THE LORD A NEW SONG

1. A great challenge

2. A unique challenge to sing “new songs”

(II) HOW MAY WE FULFIL THIS CHALLENGE TO SING NEW SONGS?

1. To find inspiration

2. To find this inspiration from God

3. To make deliberate efforts to learn how to sing new songs of praise to God

(III) LEARNING FROM DAVID’S EXAMPLE

1. Recognise God’s hand in trials of life

a) A horrible pit

b) A heartfelt cry

c) A wonderful deliverance ( Psalm 40:1-2 )

2. Responding to God

a) With thanksgiving

b) With praise

c) With a new song

(IV) MEANINGFUL REFLECTION THAT LEADS TO PRAISE

1. The blessing of putting trust in God (Psalm 40:4a)

2. Understanding and appreciating the works of God (Psalm 40:5)

3. Seeking to comprehend the profound thoughts of God (Psalm 40:5)

4. Delighting in doing the works of God (Psalm 40:8)

(V) PRACTICAL ACTIVITIES THAT ENHANCE SINGING TO GOD

1. Sharing our faith in God (Psalm 40:9-10)

2. Praying to God (Psalm 40:11-12)

3. Rejoicing in the Lord (Psalm 40:16)