Message Notes

16 February 2014

Text: Psalm 105

O GIVE THANKS TO THE LORD

(I) REASONS FOR RESPONDING TO GOD

1. The Lord blesses from one man to a great nation (Psalm 105:9-24)

2. The Lord protects His chosen ones (Psalm 105:14-15)

3. The Lord provides for His people (Psalm 105:37,40)

4. The Lord leads His people with joy (Psalm 105:43)

(II) RESPONDING FROM A DEPTH OF APPRECIATION OF GOD AND HIS WORKS

1. Stronger identification with the Lord’s deeds

a) Israel – From Abraham to a great nation

b) Bethany – From one man to our Church today

2. Greater appreciation of Biblical history

3. Deeper gratitude to God

(III) MULTIFACETED RESPONSES TO GOD AND HIS WORKS

1. Natural responses

a) Giving thanks to the Lord (Psalm 105:1)

b) Calling upon His name (Psalm 105:1)

c) Singing to God (Psalm 105:2)

d) Speaking about the works of God (Psalm 105:2)

2. Deeper responses

a) Make known his deeds among the peoples (Psalm 105:1)

b) Glorying in His name (Psalm 105:3)

c) Rejoicing in the Lord (Psalm 105:3)

d) Seeking the Lord and His strength (Psalm 105:5)