Message Notes

OTHERS WHO WERE AS COMMITTED TO PRAISING GOD

1. Because

a) They found God to be true

b) They experienced the Lord’s mercy

c) They had strong faith in God

2. Similar commitment

a) To give thanks

b) To praise

c) To bless the Lord’s name

d) To extol the Lord

e) To exalt the Lord’s name   (Psalm 99:5, 9)

DAVIDIC INFLUENCE

1. On language

a) Praise the LORD   (Psalm 146:1)

b) O my soul   (Psalm 146:1)

2. On depth of thought

a) Use of abstract ideas

b) Not just obvious blessings

INDIVIDUAL EXPRESSIONS

1. Appreciating the brevity of life

2. Strong commitment to offer praise

a) While I live. I will praise the LORD   (Psalm 146:2a)

c) I will sing praises to my God while I have my being   (Psalm, 146:2b)

MARVELLING AT THE WORKS OF GOD

1. The LORD opens the eyes of the blind   (Psalm 146:8a)

a) Physical

b) Spiritual

2. He raises up those who are bowed down   (Psalm 146:8b)

3. He loves the righteous   (Psalm 146:8c)

4. He watches over strangers   (Psalm 146:9a)

5. He relieves the fatherless and widows   (Psalm 1467:9b)