Great is the LORD and Greatly to be Praised

Text: Psalm 145:1-4
6 January 2019

THE GREATNESS OF THE LORD

1. His greatness is unsearchable   (Psalm 145:3b)

2. Seen in “His mighty acts”   (Psalm 145:4b)

3. Seen in the “glorious splendour of His majesty”   (Psalm 145:5a)

4. Seen in “His wondrous works”   (Psalm 145:5b)

5. Seen in His “awesome acts”   (Psalm 145:6a)

THE GREATNESS OF THE LORD CALLS FOR APPROPRIATE RESPONSES

1. People in general

a) Men shall speak of the might of the Lord   (Psalm 145:6a)
b) They shall sing of Your righteousness   (Psalm 145:7b)

2. Personal response

(King David)
a) Extolling
I will extol You, my God, O King   (Psalm 145:1a)
i) High praise to be given
ii) Great praise
b) Blessing
I will bless Your name forever and ever (Psalm 145:1b)
i) Praising the name of God
ii) Name of God to be exalted
c) Every day
Every day I will bless You (Psalm 145:2a)
i) Every day
ii) Daily consciousness and commitment
d) Praise forever and ever
I will praise Your name forever and ever (Psalm 145:2b)
i) Forever and ever
ii) Life-long determination