Psalm 66 - Cameron Jungels - Sun PM, July 27, 2014

“Come See What God Has Done” (Psalm 66)

^{Cameron Jungels/Eastside Baptist/Sun PM/July 27, 2014} 

“The grasslands of the wilderness overflow; the hills are clothed with gladness. The meadows are covered with flocks and the valleys are mantled with grain; they shout for joy and sing.” (Psalm 65:12–13, NIV) 

 

“Shout for joy to God, all the earth! Sing the glory of his name; make his praise glorious.” (Psalm 66:1–2, NIV)  

I.                   The Worship of the World (vv. 1–4) 

“Shout for joy to God, all the earth! Sing the glory of his name; make his praise glorious. Say to God, “How awesome are your deeds! So great is your power that your enemies cringe before you. All the earth bows down to you; they sing praise to you, they sing the praises of your name.”” (Psalm 66:1–4, NIV) 

 

“And they sang a new song, saying: “You are worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals, because you were slain, and with your blood you purchased for God persons from every tribe and language and people and nation. You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to serve our God, and they will reign on the earth.”” (Revelation 5:9–10, NIV) 

 

II.                The Praise of a Nation. (vv. 5–12) 

“Come and see what God has done, his awesome deeds for mankind! He turned the sea into dry land, they passed through the waters on foot— come, let us rejoice in him. He rules forever by his power, his eyes watch the nations— let not the rebellious rise up against him.” (Psalm 66:5–7, NIV) 

 

“Praise our God, all peoples, let the sound of his praise be heard; he has preserved our lives and kept our feet from slipping. For you, God, tested us; you refined us like silver. You brought us into prison and laid burdens on our backs. You let people ride over our heads; we went through fire and water, but you brought us to a place of abundance.” (Psalm 66:8–12, NIV) 

 

III.             The Thanksgiving of a Man. (vv. 13–20) 

“I will come to your temple with burnt offerings and fulfill my vows to you— vows my lips promised and my mouth spoke when I was in trouble. I will sacrifice fat animals to you and an offering of rams; I will offer bulls and goats.” (Psalm 66:13–15, NIV) 

 

““Speak to Aaron and his sons and to all the Israelites and say to them: ‘If any of you—whether an Israelite or a foreigner residing in Israel—presents a gift for a burnt offering to the Lord, either to fulfill a vow or as a freewill offering, you must present a male without defect from the cattle, sheep or goats in order that it may be accepted on your behalf. Do not bring anything with a defect, because it will not be accepted on your behalf. When anyone brings from the herd or flock a fellowship offering to the Lord to fulfill a special vow or as a freewill offering, it must be without defect or blemish to be acceptable.” (Leviticus 22:18–21, NIV) 

 

“Come and hear, all you who fear God; let me tell you what he has done for me. I cried out to him with my mouth; his praise was on my tongue.” (Psalm 66:16–17, NIV) 

 

“If I had cherished sin in my heart, the Lord would not have listened;” (Psalm 66:18, NIV) 

 

“but God has surely listened and has heard my prayer.” (Psalm 66:19, NIV) 

 

“Praise be to God, who has not rejected my prayer or withheld his love from me!” (Psalm 66:20, NIV) 

 

Main Idea: God is worthy of worship and praise from the world, from all of his people, and from you.