17 February 2013

The God-Who-Forgives

The God-Who-Forgives
Text: Psalm 99

Speaker:
Rev Dr CharlesTan
Chairman:
Dr Daniel Chia
Series:
How excellent is Your name in all the earth

Message Notes

(I) THE GREATNESS OF GOD

1. He reigns as the Lord (Psalm 99:1)

2. He dwells between the cherubim (Psalm 99:2)

3. His greatness is acknowledged (Psalm 99:2)

4. He has a great and awesome name (Psalm 99:3)


(II) THE MIGHTY DEEDS OF GOD

1. He loves justice (Psalm 99:4)

2. He has established equity (Psalm 99:4)

3. He executes justice and righteousness (Psalm 99:4)

(III) THE FAMOUS SERVANTS OF GOD

1. Moses

2. Aaron

3. Samuel

4. Their most significant ministry

a) To call upon the name of the Lord (Psalm 99:6)

b) God heard and answered them (Psalm 99:6)

(IV) GOD’S SPECIAL NAME

1. The Lord was “God-who-forgives” (Psalm 99:8)

a) To those who repented

b) To those who sought forgiveness and restoration

c) God exercised great grace, mercy and compassion

(V) APPROPRIATE RESPONSE TO GOD

1. He is to be exalted (Psalm 99:5, 9)

2. He is to be worshipped (Psalm 99:5, 9)