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Today we will complete the book of  Psalms 96-98. I’ll have comments on both chapters after the reading, and I’m calling today’s episode “Praise and Worship.”

Comments on Psalms 96-98

For the most part, these chapters were psalms of worship and celebration. 

Do you know Dennis Prager? I love the guy. He is a Jew, and of course I disagree with him on that point, but he is right on so many things. I pray that he will meet Yeshua, and see that He is the Messiah that the Jews have been looking for. Dennis has been on the radio since 1982, and his show has been syndicated to hundreds of radio stations for decades. And he’s had a syndicated newspaper column for even longer than his radio show, I think. He’s written several books, one of which is “Happiness Is A Serious Problem.” On his daily radio show, every week he devotes an hour to discussing happiness. He calls it “The Happiness Hour”. And he believes is that it is your responsibility, especially to the people around you, to be happy. And he says that you can become happy by acting happy. I am, of course greatly over simplifying Dennis’ thoughts, but you get the essence.

Just as we have a responsibility to be happy, we as believers have a responsibility to worship and praise God. Even when you don’t feel like giving worship and praise to God, do it anyway. And when you do, I can almost guarantee that you will begin to feel God’s blessings, and you will actually feel like praising and worshipping. It’s happened this way for me many, many times. 

The psalms we read today can be used as a template, or even a verbatim script to get you started. David is so good pouring out his heart in song, both his broken heart and his soaring heart. And when you are feeling like you just can’t bring yourself to rejoice in the Lord, I hope you will remember to turn to David for inspiration.

That’s why God included the Psalms in Scripture, beloved.

Today’s Bible Translation

Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 96 NLT; Ch. 97-98 NASB

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Steve Webb 0:00
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Steve Webb 0:11
Hello, this is the Lifespring family Audio Bible and it’s good to see you today, coming to you from Riverside, California at podcasting since 2004. I am your OG God caster Steve Webb, I appreciate your joining me. This is the daily show where we’re reading through the entire Bible in a year. Our reading today is Psalms 96 through 98. I’ll have an introduction before I read each chapter and afterward, I’ll have some comments. The title for today’s episode is praise and worship the shownotes pages at Lifespring media.com/s 12 e to 24. My email address is Steve at Lifespring media.com. Let’s begin.

Steve Webb 0:52
Psalm 96 has no title and no author is mentioned either. However, in First Chronicles 16th, when the Ark of the Covenant was brought to Jerusalem, David sang a song of praise to the Lord. This psalm echoes much of that song, giving an indication that this might be a Psalm of David of Psalm 96. James Montgomery Boice wrote, the meaning of the Hebrew word for worship is to prostrate oneself not to praise God for His attributes, which is what the English word worship means. But here we must note that although the meaning of the Hebrew word differs from the English word, the Hebrew understanding of worship, nevertheless also involves giving God praise for his attributes. This is what is being said here. Here, the nations of the world are told to give God glory. Beloved, as we read this psalm, notice that at first it speaks to God’s people, then it speaks to the nation’s and it concludes by speaking to all of creation.

Steve Webb 1:55
Psalms chapter 96. Sing a new song to the Lord. Let the whole earth sing to the Lord. Sing to the Lord, praise his name. Each day proclaim the good news that he saves, publish his glorious deeds among the nations tell everyone about the amazing things he does. Great as the Lord he is most worthy of praise. He is to be feared above all gods. The gods of other nations are mere idols, but the Lord made the heavens honor and majesty surround him. strength and beauty fill his sanctuary, oh nations of the world, recognize the Lord. Recognize that the Lord is glorious and strong. Give to the Lord the glory He deserves. Bring your offering and come into His courts. Worship the Lord in all His holy splendor. Let all the earth tremble before him. Tell all the nations The Lord reigns. The world stands firm and cannot be shaken. He will judge all peoples fairly. Let the heavens be glad in the earth rejoice. Let the sea and everything in it Shout His praise. Let the fields and their crops burst out with joy. Let the trees of the forest sing for joy before the Lord for He is coming. He is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the earth with justice and the nations with his truth.

Steve Webb 3:21
Psalm 97 also has no title nor is an author cited. Alexander McClaren wrote of this psalm, the Psalmist mind is saturated with old sayings which he finds flashed up into new meaning by recent experiences. He is not original and does not try to be so but he has drunk in the spirit of his predecessors, and words which to others were antiquated, in cold Blaze with light for him and see made for his lips. And James Montgomery Boice added Psalms 96 through 98 Each hail God’s coming as the world’s king. But Psalm 96 And Psalm 98 soar with the light at what is in store for the world when God returns while in Psalm 97. The frightening awesome side of God’s kingly rule is emphasized.

Steve Webb 4:13
Psalms Chapter 97 The Lord reigns Let the earth rejoice. Let the many islands be glad. clouds and thick darkness surrounds him. Righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne. Fire goes before him and burns up his adversaries round about his lightnings lit up the world the earth saw and trembled. The mountains melted like wax at the presence of the Lord at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth. The heavens declare his righteousness and all the peoples have seen his glory. Let all those be ashamed who serve graven images, who boast themselves of idols, worship Him all you God’s. Zion heard this and was glad and the daughters of Judah have rejoiced because of your judgments, oh Lord, for You are the Lord Most High over all the earth. You are Exalted far above all gods hate evil you who love the Lord who preserves the soles of his godly ones, he delivers them from the hand of the wicked. Light is sown like seed for the righteous and gladness for the upright in heart. Be glad in the Lord you righteous ones, and give thanks to his holy name.

Steve Webb 5:29
Unlike the last few chapters, Psalm 98 does have a title. The title is a psalm, making it unique in that no other Psalm has this simple title. Thomas Chalmers, the 18th and 19th century Scottish theologian wrote of Psalm 98, that it was a noble spirit stirring Psalm.

Steve Webb 5:51
Psalms chapter 98. Oh, sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done wonderful things. His right hand and his holy arm have gained the victory for him. The Lord has made known his salvation, He has revealed His righteousness in the sight of the nations. He has remembered his loving kindness and his faithfulness to the house of Israel, all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God. shout joyfully to the Lord all the earth, break forth and sing for joy and sing praises. Sing praises to the Lord with a liar, with the liar in the sound of melody, with trumpets and the sound of the horn shout joyfully before the King, the Lord, let the sea roar and all it contains the world in those who dwell in it. Let the rivers clap their hands, let the mountains sing together for joy before the Lord, for He is coming to judge the earth, He will judge the world with righteousness and the peoples with equity.

Steve Webb 6:53
Beloved, for the most part, I think you’d agree with me when I say that these chapters were psalms of worship and celebration. Do you know Dennis Prager, I love the guy. He’s a Jew. And of course, I disagree with him on that point. But he is right on so many other things. I’ve prayed many times for dentists that he would meet Yeshua and see that he is the Messiah that the Jews have been looking for. Dennis has been on the radio since 1982 or so. And it shows been syndicated to hundreds of radio stations for decades. And he’s had a syndicated newspaper column for even longer than that. I think. He’s written several books, one of which is called happiness is a serious problem. On his daily radio show, every week, he devotes an hour to discussing happiness, and he calls it the happiness our Dennis believes that it’s our responsibility, especially to the people around us to be happy. And he says that you can become happy by acting happy. Of course, I’m greatly oversimplifying what Dennis says about the subject, but you get the essence. Well, just as we have a responsibility to be happy, we as believers have a responsibility to worship and praise God, even when you don’t feel like giving worship and praise to God, do it anyway. And guess what? When you do, I can almost guarantee that you’ll begin to feel God’s blessings. And you’ll actually feel like praising and worshiping. It’s happened like this for me many, many times over the years. The Psalms we read today can be used as a template, or even a verbatim script to get you started. David and the other writers of the psalms are so good at pouring out their hearts in song both the broken heart and the soaring heart. And when you’re feeling like you just can’t bring yourself to rejoice in the Lord. I hope you’ll remember to turn to some of these psalms for inspiration. After all, that’s why God included the Psalms in Scripture. I’d love to hear your thoughts please go to Lifespring media.com/s 12 e to 24 or write to me at Steve at Lifespring media.com. Our reading tomorrow will be proverbs 96 through 98

Steve Webb 9:05
Boost boost. Boost John sent in a 1000 sat boostagam today. He said many thanks for the excellent discussion of tithing. RJ Rushdoony has a very helpful short book on the subject called tithing and dominion that deserves a wider readership. I believe the tithe is an important tool the body of Christ has neglected for far too long. God bless. Well, John, thank you and God bless you. And I’ve ordered the book, from the reviews and on your recommendation, John, it sounds like an excellent read. I can’t wait for it to get here. Thanks again, John, for the boostagam and for the recommendation.

Steve Webb 9:49
Beloved, you’ll remember that I’ve mentioned time talent or treasure in the context of value for value. Well right now I want to thank Sean of San Pedro for not only being a consistent donor In terms of SATs and dollars, but he’s now volunteered to donate time by adding chapters to the episodes, beginning with yesterday’s show on First Chronicles, one through four, Sean brother, I thank you for that you’re really going above and beyond the call of duty. I appreciate it. Thank you, Sean.

Steve Webb 10:17
Now, if you’re using one of those awesome podcasting 2.0 compliant podcast apps, it should support chapters and you’ll see Sean’s contribution. Now right now, the art does not change for each chapter. But if someone steps up to help with artwork, I’d love to add that to email me at Steve at Lifespring media if you’d like to contribute your talent, and we’ll get you set up. And as always, however you decide to support the show I thank you and I think God will bless you.

Steve Webb 10:54
On this date in church history, April 13 1742 George Frederick Handel’s oratorio Messiah was first performed in Dublin, Ireland as an oratorio for Lent, rather than for Advent as it is today. And on this date in church history, April 13 18/28, Joseph B. Lightfoot was born he was an Anglican prelate, Bible critic and Bishop of Durham from 1879 to 1889. He’s best remembered for his analytical work on both the New Testament and the writings of the Apostolic fathers. And many of his writings are still available today.

Steve Webb 11:41
Let’s pray. Our Heavenly Father we do worship You, Lord, you are above all things. Your name is great, you are worthy, most worthy of praise. You are the creator of all things and without you, nothing was created. You are our rock, our healer, our provider, our salvation, our fortress, our shield, and you are the one to whom we run. We thank You, Lord, for calling us and for giving us the faith to believe in you. We ask Lord for your blessings. And I thank you that you blessed me with the opportunity to do this show and for the Lifespring family that you brought here. Each of us has a desire to know you more each day and we ask you to open our hearts to hear and understand your word more clearly. We ask this in Jesus name, amen. If you’ve got a prayer request or praise, you know what to do, go to prayer dot Lifespring media.com

Steve Webb 12:44
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