Message Notes

(I) WHY SHOULD WE OFFER PRAISE?

From Psalms 147-150

1. Because it is a good thing to do ( Psalm 147:1a )

2. Because it is a pleasant thing to do ( Psalm 147:1b )

3. Because it is a beautiful thing to do ( Psalm 147:1c )

4. Because of His mighty acts ( Psalm 150:2a )

5. For His excellent greatness ( Psalm 150:2b )

(II) WHO SHOULD BE OFFERING PRAISE TO GOD?

From Psalm 148 (A short quiz)

1. All his angels ( Psalm 148:2 )

2. The sun, moon and stars ( Psalm 148:3 )

3. The heavens above ( Psalm 148:4 )

4. The great sea creatures ( Psalm 148:7 )

5. Fire and hail ( Psalm 148:8a )

6. Snow and clouds ( Psalm 148:8b )

7. Stormy wind ( Psalm 148:8c )

8. Mountain and hills ( Psalm 148:9a )

9. Fruitful trees and cedars ( Psalm 148:9b )

10. Beasts and all cattle ( Psalm 148:10 )

11. Creeping things ( Psalm 148:10b )

12. Flying fowl ( Psalm 148:20c )

13. Kings ( Psalm 148:11a )

14. All peoples ( Psalm 148:11b )

15. Princes ( Psalm 148:11b )

16. Judge ( Psalm 148:11c )

17. Young men ( Psalm 148:12a )

18. Maidens ( Psalm 148:12b )

19. Old men ( Psalm 148:12a )

20. Children ( Psalm 148:12b )

(III) HOW SHOULD WE OFFER PRAISE TO GOD?

Psalms 149-150

1. With a new song ( Psalm 149:1a )

2. With a dance ( Psalm 149:3a )

3. With the timbrel and harp ( Psalm 149:3 )

4. With the sound of the trumpet ( Psalm 150:3a )

5. With the lute and harp ( Psalm 150:3b )

6. With the timbrel and dance ( Psalm 150:4a )

7. With stringed instruments and flutes ( Psalm 150:4b )

8. With cymbals ( Psalm 150:5 )

(IV) WHERE MAY WE OFFER PRAISE?

1. In the assembly of saints ( Psalm 149:1c )

2. On their beds ( Psalm 149:5b )

3. In His sanctuary ( Psalm 150:1b )