Revelation 19:1, 4, 6 “After these things I heard, as it were, a loud voice of a great multitude in heaven, saying, ‘Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God’…And the twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshiped God who sits on the throne saying, “Amen Hallelujah!.....And I heard, as it were, the voice of a great multitude and as the sound of many waters and as the sound of mighty peals of thunder, saying, ‘Hallelujah! For the Lord our God, the Almighty, reigns.’”
When we enter into heaven, we will hear; the voice of a great multitude, waters,
and much thundering of: Hallelujah, Praise Ye The Lord”.
So, let us prepare for that great day.
No matter what our level is in body, soul, mind, whether we are in dungeons
or despair or the highest clouds up above, our duty and desire should be to
give honor and praise to God Almighty and Jesus Christ our Lord.
To keep it in all authority.
Colossians 3:17: “And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name
of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father.”
Psalm 118:28: “Thou are my God, and I give thanks to Thee; Thou art my
God, I extol Thee.”
This is our Christian duty.
Let’s look at the most important questions.
WHO
Psalm 148 basis for the song Hallelujah praise Jehovah.
Heroes of faith: Hebrews 11
Job 1:20-21 “blessed be the name of the Lord”…
Early Christians: Acts 11:26; “the disciples were first called Christians
at Antioch
Acts 2:46-47 “they continued steadfastly “praising God…”
The Righteous:
Psalm 32:11 “Be glad in the LORD and rejoice you righteous ones, and shout
for joy, all you who are upright in heart”
Psalm 33:1“Sing for joy in the LORD, O you righteous ones; praise is
becoming to the upright
You and I: Psalm 34:1-3 “I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise
shall continually be in my mouth. My soul shall make its boast in the LORD;
the humble shall hear it and rejoice. O magnify the LORD with me, and let us
exalt His name together.”
1 Peter 2:9; “…so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him
who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light;”
Colossians 1:13 “For He delivered us from the domain of darkness, and
transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son.”
Psalm 1:1 thru Psalm 150:6 there is one thing in common. So, let us exalt
His name together.
• Notice that Psalm 146, 147, 148, 149, and 150 all begin and end with
the phrase: “Praise the Lord!
Wisdom and Knowledge: Romans 11:33-36 “Oh, the depth of the riches both
of the wisdom and knowledge of God…
WHAT
What are we going to praise God for?
Philippians 4:8 “Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable,
whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good
repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, let your
mind dwell on these things “.
Praise God for His Authority/Oneness:
Ephesians 4: 4-6; “One body, Spirit, one hope, one Lord, one faith, one
baptism, God and Father of all”
Psalm 7:17; “I will give thanks to the LORD according to His righteousness,
and will sing praise to the name of the LORD Most High.
Psalm 8:1,9 “O LORD, our Lord, How majestic is Thy name in all the earth!”
We praise God for His Power and greatness:
Psalm 150:2 “Praise Him for His mighty deeds; Praise Him according to
His excellent greatness”
Psalm 21:13 “Be Thou exalted, O LORD in Thy strength; we will sing and
praise Thy power”
Romans 1:16 “I’m not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, it is the
power of God…”
read Psalm 147:5-4-3 then read them in order of 3-4-5.Praise God for Faithfulness:
Psalm 89:5;Psalm 89:1-2Praise God for His mercy
Mercy: (a disposition to be kind, forgiving, or helpful).
Does this represent Jesus Christ our Lord?
Romans 5:8, “But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while
we were yet sinners, Christ died for us”.
Psalm 136:1-26“For His mercy endureth forever”
WHEN
should we praise God?
Psalm 119:164 7 times a day = 49 times a week, 210 times a month, 2555 time
a year.
Everyday: Psalm 145:1-2
Early and late: Psalm 63:1-7
All day long: Psalm 35:28
Sunrise to Sunset: Psalm 119:97; Psalm 113:3
and Sunset to Sunrise: Psalm 63:6,7: Psalm 3:5; Psalm 4:8
Do we understand now---Hebrews 13:15 “let us continually offer up a sacrifice
of praise to God…’’
WHERE
Are we going to offer praise to God?
John 4:24 “worship in spirit and truth”
The worship service: Hebrews 10:23-25; not forsaking, but stimulating towards
love and good works.
Psalm 22:22 “I will tell of Thy name to my brethren; in the midst of the
assembly I will praise Thee”.
With our friends and neighbors:
Matthew 22:39; You shall love your neighbor as yourself
Psalm 35:18 “I will give Thee thanks in the great congregation; I will
praise Thee among a mighty throng”.
Matthew 5:16 “Let your light shine so that…”
Psalm 57:7 “My heart is steadfast, so I will sing praises!”
In front of our enemies:
Psalm 23:4-5; walk through valley of death, prepares a table in presence of
enemies”…
Matthew 10:32,33 “Confess before men…”
Wherever we go, in whatever we do:
Colossians 3:17 “do all in the Name of the LORD.
Mark 16:15—go into all the world.
Joshua 24:15--- “my house we will serve the Lord.”
HOW
do we praise God?
In our heart, soul, mind: Matthew 22:37;
Psalm 111:1 “Praise the LORD! I will give thanks to the LORD with all
my heart…”
By Sacrifice: Hebrews 13:15;
Matthew 16:24,25; Deny self and take up cross and follow Jesus
Galatians 2:20 “not I who lives, but Christ lives in me..”
Philippians 1:21; “to live is Christ to die is gain
1 Corinthians 15:58 “be steadfast immovable always abounding in the work
of the LORD.
Acts of praise: good works
Matthew 5:16 “let your light shine…”
Meditation: Psalm 119:97 “O how I love Thy Law! It is my meditation all
the day.”
Prayer: Psalm 65:1 “There will be silence before Thee, and praise in Zion,
O God; and to Thee the vow will be performed.”
Singing: Psalm 66:1,2, “Shout joyfully to God, all the earth; Sing the
glory of His name; Make His praise glorious”.
Psalm 89:1,”I will sing of the mercies of the Lord. With my mouth…”
WHY
1 John 3:1-2; “See how great a love the Father has bestowed upon us…
John 3:16; God so loved the world…
Psalm 113:2 “blessed be the name of the LORD from this time forth and
forever.
Conclusion
Revelation 19:6 “And I heard, as it were, the voice of a great multitude
and as the sound of many waters and as the sound of mighty peals of thunder,
saying, ‘Hallelujah! For the Lord our God, the Almighty, reigns.’”
Don’t you want to be a part of that scene?
By Carey Scott from a lesson by Victor Studdard
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