An Inheritance of Nations – Psalm 96

The Global Call

• This psalm was sung when David brought the ark of the covenant into the capital city of Jerusalem (1 Chronicles 16)
• It was also connected with the reestablishment of the temple following the exile (LXX).

The Mission of God

1. The goal of missions (v 1-3, 7-9)
   • We should sing in gratitude (v 1-2a)
   • We should declare God’s glory and his great works (v 2b-3)
   • We should give God the honor that he deserves (v 7-8)
   • We should worship God by means of a holy life (v 9)
2. The motivation of missions (v 4-6)
   • The LORD is unrivaled and worthy of praise (v 4-6)
   • The LORD created all things while the gods of the nations have done nothing (v 5)
   • In the LORD’s presence we find true strength, nobility, and beauty (v 6)
3. The message of missions (v 10-13) – to be continued next week!

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