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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
Discussion Questions for Family Worship.1. Why must we sometimes talk ourselves into worship? v. 1-22. What six benefits does David remember? v. 3-53. How are these benefits ours in Christ?4. How has God shown His compassion, grace and patience to Israel? v. 6-8How have you experienced God s compassion, grace, and patience?5. How does our place in the New Covenant make David s description of God s grace moremeaningful? v. 9-126. How can our understanding of God s compassion help those who are weak, tempted, andfearful? v. 13-147. How will your study of this Psalm affect your worship?Sing: ”Praise My Soul the King of heaven„Read: Daniel 9: PrayerSpurgeon: #1078 1108 941v. 3-5 3 curses removed (guilt, corruption, desruction, 3 blessings bestowed (favor, pleasure,life).Whole Psalm: Covenant context: forgiveness, healing,Divisions aren“t clear cut. v. 14-15Only name for God: LORDIndividual praise. v. 1-2Praise for the Lord“s goodness to individuals. v. 3-5Praise for the Lord“s Kingship over Israel. v. 6-19Universal & individual praise. v. 20-22v. 2: NameEschatological dimension: Ultimately will establish righteousness, redeem/reclaim His rightfulplace in the world. . v. 6, 17 Dwell among His Holy people. Rev. 22:3 Ezek. 48:35Spiritual disease. Jer. 30:12f 51;8-9Restores covenant benefits even though we have breached the covenant.Though the Lord rules over the whole world He has chosen one people to be His nation.OC: sacrifices anticipated work of Christ: Priest who will make atonement.Theme: God s grace & compassion in forgiving us His children.? eagle molting > renew plumage?v. 9 what God will do, v. 10 what He has done.Hosts: v. 21 Celestial bodies? Deut. 4:19 Gen. 1:16ffSaw Bald Eagles: Canada:v. 12 loving mercy of God could not reach us unless the obstacle of our guilt were taken away.The first verses are as it were tuning the harp.Grass: not even cultivated.Spurgeon: Redeemed man is the voice of nature, the priest in the temple of creation...Story sailor: v. 13 (p. 292)My praise is of no advantage to Him.Sov. Mercy. Ex. 33:19It is a universal song: suited for all ages, appropriate to all persons & applicable to allconditions.God“s blessings; Not just the next life. His people live a good life here & now.a. Problem every unbeliever: doesn t realize what his sins deserve!7
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