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calendar_today August 20, 2023

Psalm 146: Prelude of Praise

person Dr. Gary Hylander

Psalms 146-150 are known as the Hallelujah Psalms, for each psalm in this collection begins and ends with the words Praise the LORD. The expression Hallelujah is the fusion of two Hebrew words: Hallel is an imperative meaning praise ye, and Jah is a contraction for the name of God, Yahweh. So, Hallelujah means Praise the LORD. As we noted last week, the title of Psalm 145, A Song of Praise of David, serves as a natural segue into the Hallelujah Psalms.

The psalmists do not distinguish worship songs from praise songs, for they are one and the same. All of the prior psalms lead up to this final celebratory collection. All of the trials, fears, and struggles described in prior psalms are now behind us. In this final collection, the emphasis is offering praise to the LORD. It is the worshipful acknowledgement that God is sovereign and victory is assured.

As We Offer Praise To Our LORD, Note…

The Durational Aspect We Maintain. (1-2)
The Political Perspective We Possess. (3-4)
The Creational Insights We Value. (5-7a)
The Providential Care We Experience. (7b-10)

Messages: 71

Psalms 149-150: The Climax of Praise

person Dr. Gary Hylander
calendar_today September 3, 2023

Psalm 148: As The Creation Sings

person Dr. Gary Hylander
calendar_today August 27, 2023

Psalm 146: Prelude of Praise

person Dr. Gary Hylander
calendar_today August 20, 2023

Psalm 145: The Majesty of God

person Dr. Gary Hylander
calendar_today August 13, 2023

Psalm 144: Battle Preparations

person Dr. Gary Hylander
calendar_today August 6, 2023

Psalms 139:1-12, 23-24: Too Wonderful

person Pastor Jon MacDonald
calendar_today July 30, 2023

Psalms 133-134: Unity and Blessing

person Pastor Aaron Brown
calendar_today July 23, 2023

Psalm 132: The House of Promise

person Dr. Gary Hylander
calendar_today July 16, 2023

Psalm 131: The Heart Of The Matter

person Dr. Gary Hylander
calendar_today July 9, 2023

Psalm 130: Out of the Depths

person Dr. Gary Hylander
calendar_today July 2, 2023
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