Praise is Beautiful
Text: Psalm 147
24 February 2019
APPRAISAL OF PRACTICE OF SINGING PRAISES TO THE LORD
1. It is good to sing praises to the LORD (Psalm 147:1a)
2. It is pleasant (Psalm 147:1b)
3. Praise is beautiful (Psalm 147:1c)
OFFERING PRAISE TO GOD FOR WHAT HE IS DOING FOR MANKIND
1. Jerusalem
He builds up Jerusalem (Psalm 147:2a)
2. Outcasts
He gathers the outcasts of Israel (Psalm 147:2b)
3. Broken-hearted
He heals the broken-hearted (Psalm 145:3a)
4. The wounded
He binds up wounds (Psalm 145:3b)
5. The humble
He lifts up the humble (Psalm 145:6a)
6. The wicked
He casts the wicked to the ground (Psalm 145:6b)
OFFERING AWED- PRAISE TO GOD
1. For His greatness
a) He counts the stars (Psalm 145:4a)
b) He calls them by name (Psalm 145:4b)
2. For the profound Being of God that He is
a) Great and mighty (Psalm 145:5a)
b) His understanding is infinite (Psalm 145:5b)
OFFERING THANKFUL PRAISE FOR THE LORD’S BLESSINGS
1. Singing must be done with thanksgiving (Psalm 145:7a)
2.Deep appreciation for all that He is doing for all the creature on earth (Psalm 147:8)
3. The blessing of the LORD
a) On those who fear Him (Psalm 47:11a)
b) On those who hope in His mercy (Psalm 147:11b)
c) For extending His blessing on children (Psalm 147:13b)
d) He grants peace (Psalm 147:12a)
e) He gives the finest of grain (Psalm 147:12b)