Praise – Seventh Reformed Church

Psalms: Book 4

With Psalm 92:1-2, we continue our survey of Bible books and the Wisdom Literature. Book Four of the Psalms contains Psalms 90-106, beginning with a prayer of Moses asking when the Lord will pity His people, followed by psalms exulting the greatness of God’s justice, majesty, and creation. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches it is good to praise the Most High, examples…

Hallowed Be Thy Name

In Jeremiah 9:23–24, we receive directions guiding us to praise the One who is worthy to receive all honor, glory, and praise. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches humanity’s love for boasting in self, Christ’s love for boasting in God, and the Christian’s love for boasting in God. “Let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the Lord…

From Guilt to Gratitude [Part 2]

Psalm 32:1-11 and 1 Peter 1:3-9 explains the gratitude of all those whose sins are forgiven. Rev. Bill Fennema declares the solace of the redeemed, the school or instruction of the redeemed, and the celebration of the redeemed. The majesty, power, and glory of God are on display in His gift of salvation to the redeemed! “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus…

O Lord, in Your Strength the King Rejoices

Psalm 21:1-13 is a Psalm of Thanksgiving proclaiming God’s wonderful care for his servant David. Mr. Eduardo Martorano highlights the key parts of the Psalm: praising God for past victories, trusting God for future victories, and praising God’s strength. “Be exalted, O Lord, in your strength! We will sing and praise your power.”

I Love You, O LORD, My Strength

Psalm 18:1-50 expresses David’s trust in the Lord: his help, his refuge, and his salvation! Mr. Eduardo Martorano presents David’s opening praise, God’s protection and loyalty, experiencing protection, and the closing praise. “This God—his way is perfect; the word of the Lord proves true; he is a shield for all those who take refuge in him.”

I Will Recount Your Wonderful Deeds

In Psalm 9:1-20, David expresses the universal reign of God and his kindness to those who cry out to him for aid. Mr. Eduardo Martorano summarizes David’s praise to God and David’s prayer to God. “I will be glad and exult in you; I will sing praise to your name, O Most High.”

Thankfulness in the Presence of God

Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven uses Psalm 100:1-5 to rejoice in the gifts we receive from God’s gracious hand. This Psalm provides a call to come with gladness, a call to know the Lord, and a call to give thanks. “Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name!”

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