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    College & Career: 1st Quarter 2017
    College & Career: 1st Quarter 2017
    College & Career: 1st Quarter 2017
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    College & Career: 1st Quarter 2017

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    College and Career is the young adult quarterly directed toward students ages 18–24. The lessons are designed to address the unique experiences of African- American young adults as they venture into the world of higher education and work.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherR.H. Boyd Publishing Corporation
    Release dateOct 23, 2016
    ISBN9781681671703
    College & Career: 1st Quarter 2017

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      College & Career - R.H. Boyd Publishing Corp.

      WORD AND WORKS

      Unifying Topic: Praising God the Creator

      PSALM 33:1–9

      BACKGROUND SCRIPTURE: PSALM 33:1–9

      Psalm 33:1–9

      INTRODUCTION

      Today’s lesson begins our study of the book of Psalms for the month of January. This lesson will focus our attention on the concept of praise, the object of praise, the participants of praise, the manner in which we praise, and the universal chorus of praise. The book of Psalms is the most appropriate text for better understanding what it means to praise God. Psalm 33 praises God the Creator for His marvelous Word, and for His works in and through creation.

      EXPOSITION

      I. AN INVITATION TO PRAISE (Psalm 33:1–3)

      Psalm 33 begins with an invitation to praise the Lord. Rejoicing is one of many ways in which we can praise God. A closer look at the text reveals that the invitation was extended to a specific group of people: Rejoice in the LORD, O you righteous (v. 1, NRSV). Some might say that no one on earth would be invited to praise God if the qualification for praise was to be righteous. But that is to misunderstand this word. The Hebrew word tsadeq, meaning righteous or having a just case, does not imply moral perfection or sinlessness. This invitation to praise was extended to those who were acquainted with or had knowledge of the Word and works of God. This is why the psalmist says that praise or adoration is the expected response from those who are witnesses to the sovereignty and power of God. Are you a witness?

      He then describes additional ways in which praise might be offered to God. The playing of the harp or lyre as an accompaniment to singing is another act of praise. This example of praise combines the fruit of our lips with the use of our hands in playing a harp. Another instrument, the psaltery (v. 2, KJV), could also be played. This instrument was similar to a harp yet had ten strings and was shaped like a pitcher or flask.

      The psalmist continues: Sing to him a new song; play skillfully on the strings, with loud shouts (v. 3, NRSV). Even today we can understand that we often grow accustomed to doing things the same way all the time. Rote or routine praise is just not good enough. The God of creation offers new mercies with every new day. The God of creation is worthy of our original and unique praise. If you are acquainted with the Word and works of God, you are invited to give God praise.

      Life.Point

      God, the Creator of the heavens and the earth, is worthy to be praised.

      Lesson.Point

      The psalmist invites all of God’s creation to rejoice and honor God because of His Word and His creative power.

      II. A REASON TO PRAISE (Psalm 33:4–7)

      An invitation to praise God has already been extended. But why should we praise God? The psalmist provides reasons why God should be the object of our praise.

      The Word of the Creator provides knowledge of that which is pleasing to God. The Word of God enlightens us concerning His expectations for living. The works of the Lord are secure and faithful. He sustains what He created. God is pleased with those who honor His statutes. God is pleased when we honor Him, and His creation, in this way.

      Section I

      How do you incorporate praise to God in your daily routine?

      Section II

      Do you demonstrate your trust in God?

      Section III

      What does it mean to fear God?

      God created the world out of the fullness of His love. Those whom God has created should live in that love. God’s love is to be shared with all of His creation. God spoke goodness into the world. We, God’s creation, have an inside view into that goodness. We can see His goodness when we look up into the heavens. Those who have breath also know the goodness of God. It was the breath of the almighty God which filled the first man with a living soul (see Gen. 2:7). It was and is by the Spirit, the breath of God, that we live.

      If these are not reasons enough to praise God, the psalmist reminds us that God holds back the waters of the earth so that we who are on the earth are not consumed by them: He gathereth the waters of the sea together as an heap: he layeth up the depth in storehouses (v. 7, KJV). About seventy-one percent of the earth is covered with water. The oceans are the storehouses which hold about ninety-six percent of all the water in the earth. The Word and works of God are right! Our God is worthy to be praised!

      III. FEAR THE LORD (Psalm 33:8–9)

      It might appear that the psalmist has reconsidered the invitation at the beginning of the psalm. The initial invitation to praise was extended to the righteous. Yet the psalmist now invites all of the earth to honor and respect God: Let all the earth fear the LORD: let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him (v. 8, KJV). To fear God is often misunderstood as to be terrified of Him. Fear, in this context, primarily refers to awe of or respect for God. The psalmist has not reconsidered his initial invitation. As the psalmist offers praise to God, he is enlightened to the truth and justice of God. It is God’s desire that all of creation come to the understanding that it has just cause to praise God. When all of the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of God, there will be an awesome praise offered to

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