Psalm 33:
"The outline of this hymn of praise is unmistakable:
the call to praise (verses 1-3),
the cause for praise (verses 4-19),
and the conclusion (verses 20-22).
The call is directed toward the righteous, for whose praise to God is fitting.
The cause for praise is twofold:
---The Lord is dependable in both word (verses 4-9), and work (verses 10-12),
---and the Lord is just and loyal in dealing with His children (verses 13-19).
The Creator sovereignly rules over His total creation, over all creatures throughout time.
By the word of the LORD were the heavens made;
and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth.
vs.6
"The outline of this hymn of praise is unmistakable:
the call to praise (verses 1-3),
the cause for praise (verses 4-19),
and the conclusion (verses 20-22).
The call is directed toward the righteous, for whose praise to God is fitting.
The cause for praise is twofold:
---The Lord is dependable in both word (verses 4-9), and work (verses 10-12),
---and the Lord is just and loyal in dealing with His children (verses 13-19).
The Creator sovereignly rules over His total creation, over all creatures throughout time.
I. A Praise Prelude (33:1-3).
Sing unto him a new song... vs.3
For the word of the LORD is right; and all his works are done in truth. vs.4
... the earth is full of the goodness of the LORD. vs.5
By the word of the LORD were the heavens made; vs.6
Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy; vs.18
For our heart shall rejoice in him, because we have trusted in his holy name. vs.21
Our soul waiteth for the LORD:
he is our help and our shield.
vs.20
II. The Rationale for Praise (33:4-5).
A. The Lord’s Sovereign Power in Natural History (33:4);
B. The Lord’s Sovereign Providence over Human History (33:5).
III. The Response of Praise (33:6-19).
A. The Creator’s Sovereign Power (33:6-9);
B. The Creator’s Sovereign Providence (33:10-19).
IV. A Prayer Finale (33:20-22).
Verses 1-3: Five different expressions in the imperative tense are used as a call to praise and thanksgiving. They are commands for the “righteous”, not options: “Rejoice, praise the Lord, Praise the LORD with harp, sing unto Him, play skillfully with a loud noise”."
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