Pleasing God In Praise Series

Pleasing God in Praise

Hebrews 13: 15-16

15By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.

16But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

Sacrifice of Christian Living

Pleasing God in Praise

1) Pleasing God in Praise is offered by him; that is Jesus Christ

2) Pleasing God in Praise is to praise continually

Psalm 34:1- I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise [shall] continually [be] in my mouth.

3) Pleasing God in Praise is a sacrifice of praise

Psalm 116:17 - I will offer to thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call upon the name of the LORD.

4) Pleasing God in Praise

Psalm 7:17 I will praise the LORD according to his righteousness: and will sing praise to the name of the LORD most high.

What proceeds from the lips is regarded as fruit – Not just thoughts – but – spoken oraclse out unto the Lord

Praise

1) Tehillah - Psalm 2) Todhah – Confession 3) Shabhach – Glorify 4) Yadhah - To stretch out the hand 5)Zamar

Praise – Price or Value - Value or Worth

Praise is an expression of approval or admiration of gratitude and devotion for blessings received.

Praise of God is the acknowledging of God’s:

1) Perfection

2) Works

3) Benefits