Message Notes

A DEEP COMMITMENT TO PRAISE THE LORD

1. I will   (Psalm 145:1-2)

a) Personal

b) Personal commitment

2. I will

a) Extol the LORD   (Psalm 145:1)

b) Greatly to be praised   (Psalm 145:3)

c) My mouth shall speak the praise of God   (Psalm 145:21)

KEEPING OF ONE’S WORD OF COMMITMENT

1. David did keep his promise to the Lord

2. Two areas to note

a) Private

i) Many Psalms written

ii) Beautiful Psalms

b) Public

i) Formation of people to offer praise to the Lord   (1 Chronicles 25)

ii) Organisation of gifted musicians   (1 Chronicles 25:1, 8)

MEANINGFUL EXPRESSIONS OF PRAISE GIVEN TO THE LORD

1. The name of God

“I will praise Your name forever and ever”   Psalm 145:2

2. The greatness of God

“I will declare Your greatness”   Psalm 145:6

3. The works of God

“All Your works shall praise You”   Psalm 145:10

4. The saints of God

“And Your saints shall bless You”   Psalm 145:10