COME AND SEE THE WORKS OF GOD
Text: TEXT : PS 66
15 July 2007
(I) CALL TO APPRECIATE GOD’S WORK
“Come and see the works of God…” Psalm 66:5
1. It is a call to come together
2. It is to see the works of God
a) To understand
b) To appreciate
c) To realize
3. To have a fresh appreciation of the Lord’s Work
(II) CONSIDERING GOD’S WORK TOWARD MAN
1. It is awesome what God does for man
“Come and see the works of God; He is awesome in His doing toward the sons of men.” Psalm 66:5
2. The different kind of Work that God does to man
a) Spectacular work
“He turned the sea into dry land; They went through the river on foot. There we will rejoice in Him.” Psalm 66:6
i) Crossing of the Red Sea ( Exodus 14 – Song of Moses Exodus 15 )
ii) Crossing of the River Jordan ( Joshua 3 )
iii) Ruling over all
“He rules by His power forever; His eyes observe the nations; Do not let the rebellious exalt themselves.” Psalm 66:7
b) Soul work
i) Keeping of the soul
“Who keeps our soul among the living, And does not allow our feet to be moved.” Psalm 66:9
ii) Testing of the soul
“For You, O God, have tested us; You have refined us as silver is refined. You brought us into the net; You laid affliction on our backs. You have caused men to ride over our heads; We went through fire and through water; But You brought us out to rich fulfillment.” Psalm 66:10-12
iii) Encouragement to the soul
“Come and hear, all you who fear God, And I will declare what He has done for my soul.
I cried to Him with my mouth, And He was extolled with my tongue. If I regard iniquity in my heart, The Lord will not hear. But certainly God has heard me; He has attended to the voice of my prayer. Blessed be God, Who has not turned away my prayer, Nor His mercy from me!” Psalm 66:16-20
(III) CHALLENGE TO RESPOND TO GOD AS HE DESERVES
1. Giving glorious praise
“Make a joyful shout to God, all the earth! Sing out the honor of His name; Make His praise glorious.” Psalm 66:1-2
2. Giving exalting prayer
“Say to God, “How awesome are Your works! Through the greatness of Your power
Your enemies shall submit themselves to You.” Psalm 66:3
3. Everyone to give praise
“All the earth shall worship You And sing praises to You; They shall sing praises to Your name.” Psalm 66:4