Songs for Summer | July 2, 2023

 

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Psalm 99

1 The LORD reigns; let the peoples tremble! He sits enthroned upon the cherubim; let the earth quake! 2 The LORD is great in Zion; he is exalted over all the peoples. 3 Let them praise your great and awesome name! Holy is he!

4 The King in his might loves justice. You have established equity; you have executed justice and righteousness in Jacob. 5 Exalt the LORD our God; worship at his footstool! Holy is he!

6 Moses and Aaron were among his priests, Samuel also was among those who called upon his name. They called to the LORD, and he answered them. 7 In the pillar of the cloud he spoke to them; they kept his testimonies and the statute that he gave them. 8 O LORD our God, you answered them; you were a forgiving God to them, but an avenger of their wrongdoings. 9 Exalt the LORD our God, and worship at his holy mountain; for the LORD our God is holy!

Talk Sheet Questions

  1. What effect does the reign of the Lord have on “the peoples?” (1) Do you think that the proper response? Why or why not?

  2. What do you think it means that God is holy? Is God’s holiness an attractive thing to you or do you find it off-putting? Explain.

  3. If the King loves justice (4), what implications does that have for us?

  4. How does God respond to his people in verses 6-8? Would you say he does that for you? Why or why not?

  5. Can anyone exalt and worship God if they don’t think about or if they don’t have good reasons? Why or why not? What reasons are given here?

Prayer

Pray that we will worship God as he truly is, holy and majestic!

 
 
Scott Reavely