Psalm 103 Bless the Lord O my Soul! .pdf - Biblical Counseling Online

4. He removes your sin. v. 10, 12 Isa. 53:11-12,5-6a. Because He has treated Christ as our sins deserve, He does not so treat usv. 10 II Co. 5:21 I Pe. 3:18b. He has come between us and our sins and created an infinite separation. v.125. His love is immeasurable. v. 11 Eph. 3:18fa. Sinks to the deepest depths of our sin & guilt (incarnation, imputation).b. Rises to heights of heaven.6. He fully sympathizes with your frailty. v. 12-13 He. 2:18a. He fully sympathizes: Jesus has been through every level of temptation (Wehardly scratch the surface). For since He himself was tempted in that which Hehas suffered, He is able to come to the aid of those who are tempted.b. He helps us.7. He gives you eternal life. v. 15-18 John 3:168. Only Christ has perfectly kept God s covenant. v. 18We are blessed because we are in Him.Summary: Bless the LORD: Chief attribute: He is merciful to weak sinners. How glad weshould be!IV.All creation must praise the LORD. v. 19-22 Extends: individual, covenant community> Calls on all creation to acknowledge God s sovereign majesty. No praise can be toogood for such a king.A. The LORD rules over all in heaven and on earth. v. 19 I Chron. 29:121. HE is high above us. Completely different from us. Glory of His dominion2. There is no corner of the universe: earth or even. Not even a corner of a human heartwhere He does not reign. He government will not fail!B. All should praise Him.1. The angels. Picture of a great king: w/host of loyal servants eager to do His bidding.Perhaps their example will awaken us from our drowsiness.2. The multitude of His servants.a. Not idly behold His glory w/o being moved.b. But compelled to praise Him.3. All of His works in all places. v. 22a There is not a corner in heaven or on earthwhere God is not praised.C. Bless the LORD O my soul. Completes circle: Ends as He began.1. This is the purpose of your existence.2. Sin: Living independently of God. Not acknowledging His benefits. Not living inrelation to Him. Keeping His covenant.3. But He is gracious. Confess your sin. Unworthiness. Look to Christ, He willreceive you.The more you realize your sin and misery the more inclined He is to show mercy.6