Message Notes

(I) AN APPRECIATION OF THE SIGNIFICANCE OF PRAISE

“Rejoice in the LORD, O You righteous!For praise from the upright is beautiful.” Psalm 33:1

1. A Call to the Righteous

2. A Call to Rejoice

3. A Call to appreciate Praise as something “beautiful”

(II) A CHALLENGE TO SING TO GOD “A NEW SONG”

“Praise the LORD with the harp;Make melody to Him with an instrument of ten strings.Sing to Him a new song;Play skillfully with a shout of joy.” Psalm 33:2-3

1. The symbolic ideas behind the concept of “a new song”

a) Inspiration to compose a brand new song

b) Inspiration to find the right music to fit the words of the new song

2. The Hidden challenge behind the concept of “a new song”

a) Not just “from the heart”

b) Skills are praised and honoured

c) “Practice makes perfect” – the underlying principle

(III) INSPIRATION TO CREATE “A NEW SONG”

1. Reflections on the Word of God

a) The Creative word ( Psalm 33:6-11 )

“For He spoke, and it was done;He commanded, and it stood fast.” Psalm 33:9

b) The Sustaining Power of God ( Psalm 33:7 )

2. Reflections on our Relationship with God

a) His inheritance ( Psalm 33:12 )

“Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD,The people He has chosen as His own inheritance.” Psalm 33:12

b) Loving eye of the Lord upon His people

“Behold, the eye of the LORD is on those who fear Him.On those who hope in His mercy” Psalm 33:18

c) A deep relationship of Trust

“Our soul waits for the LORD;He is our help and our shield.For our heart shall rejoice in Him,Because we have trusted in His holy name.” Psalm 33:20-21