https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/PraiseTheLord.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n\tby Jeffrey W. Hamilton<\/p>\n\t
Text: Psalms 113<\/p>\n
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I. What, exactly, is meant when someone says, “Praise the Lord!”?<\/p>\n
A. Do you go around saying “Praise the Lord!” once in a while?<\/p>\n B. When something nice happens to a friend, do you respond with “Praise the\nLord!”?\n C. Often words and phrases are used with little thought as to what is actually said or\nmeant.\n
II. Definition of “praise”<\/p>\n
A. In the Old Testament, there are several related words that are translated as “praise’<\/p>\n
1. tehillah<\/i>, which literally means “to cause to shine.” <\/p>\n
2. Thus, praise is giving glory to God – Psalms 40:3<\/p>\n 3. Tehillah comes from a root word, halal, which literally means to shine, to\nflash forth light. It can be translated as to boast, to exult, or to praise.\n 4. Psalms 113 – God’s reputation is caused to shine by people exulting the\nthings that God has done.\n
B. In the New Testament, several related words are used: ainos, aineo, ainesis<\/i><\/p>\n 1. The words mean to tell a story; in this case, telling a story that exults the\nthings God has done – Luke 18:43\n
2. Another word is eulogeo<\/i>, which literally means to speak good of another.<\/p>\n
a. Zecharias, after his voice was restored – Luke 1:64<\/p>\n
3. Megaluno<\/i> means to make great by words – Acts 19:17<\/p>\n 4. Doxa <\/i>is what you think about another person; in other words, their\nreputation. In reference to God, it is giving Him glory and honor – Romans\n11:36\n C. “Praise” is not an empty word of emotion. It is telling the stories of God’s great\nworks that show His marvelous deed to other people.\n
III. Psalms 111<\/p>\n
A. I will tell my appreciation of God to others – Psalms 111:1<\/p>\n
B. God’s works are to be studied – Psalms 111:2<\/p>\n 1. It is something we can spend eternity trying to understand – Ecclesiastes\n3:11\n
2. How great are God’s works! – Psalms 92:5-6<\/p>\n
C. God’s greatest work is His righteousness that is eternal – Psalms 111:3<\/p>\n
D. His works are to be remembered – Psalms 111:4<\/p>\n
1. Psalms 145:1-7<\/p>\n
E. God cares for His people – Psalms 111:5-6<\/p>\n
1. Matthew 6:25-34 – God watches and cares<\/p>\n
2. He keeps His word – Psalms 89:34<\/p>\n
F. God’s laws, His work, is truth and justice – Psalms 111:7-8<\/p>\n
1. Echoed in Revelation 15:3-4<\/p>\n
2. God’s perfect work – Deuteronomy 32:4<\/p>\n
G. God has redeemed us – Psalms 111:9<\/p>\n
1. Ephesians 1:7 – Redemption through the blood of Jesus<\/p>\n
2. A most precious gift – I Peter 1:18-20<\/p>\n
H. It all starts with fearing God – Psalms 111:10<\/p>\n
1. Proverbs 9:10<\/p>\n
2. His teachings equip us – II Timothy 3:16-17<\/p>\n
3. A blessing to do His commands – Revelation 22:14<\/p>\n
IV. Praise the Lord! Tell the world of His marvels – Mark 16:15<\/p>\n
A. It is the good news of the power of salvation – Romans 1:16<\/p>\n
B. Romans 8:31-39<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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