God's Lovingkindness And Truth Series

BIG IDEA:

TWO CORE COMPETENCIES OF GOD’S MAJESTY MERIT GLOBAL

PRAISE

INTRODUCTION:

this is a "big picture" psalm

Not a lot of words ... but a lot is communicated

I. REPEATED EXHORTATION

"Praise (laud) the Lord!

II. GLOBAL SCOPE

- all nations

- all peoples

III. TWO CORE COMPETENCIES

A. His Lovingkindness

"great toward us"

B. His Truth

"everlasting

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DEVOTIONAL QUESTIONS:

1) Can there be unrealistic expectations of God, when His character and actions are of an unlimited and everlasting nature?

2) The psalmist has a good understanding of who God is and that perspective compels him to praise God repeatedly. In looking at yourself, do you have the same need to express your praise and gratitude to God? If not, how can you develop a desire to praise Him?

3) In verse 2, we read that God’s truth lasts forever. What truth is that?

4) How does the Lord want you to praise Him? What is the purest form of praise?

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