Who Is This King That Is God And What Response Do We Owe Him? The Answer: Psalm 24.
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Transcript of Who Is This King That Is God And What Response Do We Owe Him? The Answer: Psalm 24.
Who Is This King That Is God And What Response Do We Owe Him?
The Answer: Psalm 24
Theme
The Psalms revealthe eternal Kingship of God.
He IS the Loving Head
and Ruler of the Universe.
He deserves our ALL.
Key Passage
Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and Your dominion endures through all generations.The LORD is faithful to all His promises and loving towards all He has made. Ps 145:13
1. The King is THE Actual OwnerVs.1. The earth is the LORD’s
Caretakers: Our time, the material world where we live, things we think we own, other people
2. The King is THE Actual Creator
Vs.2 He founded it
Workers: He has a purpose and mission for the things he has made. We consult him as to what those are. He tells us.
3. The King is Approachable
Vs.3,4 Who may…clean hands and a pure heart
Followers: We have access by being a devotee, a disciple a loyal subject.
4. The King is THE Rewarder
Vs.5 Blessing…and vindication
Beneficiaries: Providence & Forgiveness
First Summary
The King values His creation and actively
blesses those who seek Him
Vs.6 The generation of those who seek Him
Ps 145:13 Your kingdom is an everlasting
kingdom, and Your dominion endures through
all generations. The LORD is faithful to all His
promises and loving towards all He has made.
5. The King is Esteem Worthy
Vs.7 Lift up your heads…
Welcomers: Make way! Remove obstacles! Get rid of the distractions – at least for a while. Roll out the red carpet in your heart! Let Him In!
6. The King is Lord, Ruler & Judge
Vs.8 The LORD strong…mighty in battle
Subjects: the rule of law applies to all of us, and He has all the strength and resources to enforce it completely
7. The King is Highest In RankVs.9 Lift them up… that the King of glory may come in
Worshippers: No matter who we are, we are to show Him the highest respect always with our sincere reverence.
Second Summary
The King rightly deserves all the honor that can be given to Him.
Vs.10 Who is he, this King of glory? The LORD Almighty--he is the King of glory.
Ps 47:7 For God is the KING of all the earth; sing to him a psalm of praise.
Our Challenge
Honor Him As King.
