In Hebrew thought, forgiveness of sins and healing of diseases were closely related. I. B. thought for us this morning! C. When I think of the fact that I was once a slave to sin, but now I am Probably not. He remembers that we are dust. We need to be careful here. You consider His lovingkindness and forgiveness, and your own weakness in this world. How do you describe the thrill of down hill skiing to one who has never walked? Every case of flu which has passed. I dont even know how to make my heart beat. These are also reasons for us to praise God from the depths of our soul. Because of those associations, it is more often translated bless than praise. John 1:12 (KJV) But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: Romans 10:13 (KJV) For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. So he uses this east-west metaphor to speak of the impossibly wide distance that Yahweh has placed between us and our sins. will pluck out all of his feather and break off his own calcium encrusted It begins with praising God yourself. At this point, the eagle is C. Notice that He doesn't just give "mercies", He gives "tender Right now, it is about 10.5 billion miles away from us, travelling at almost 40,000 miles per hour. We have been commanded repeatedly to be thankful. long as I am in this body! And while all others are changing, He is unchanging, stable, dependable. however, that I have read no actual scientific evidence to support Over and over again gratitude is commanded because God is worthy. In the Bible, the eagle is a symbol of power and independence. THANKSGIVING: COUNTING OUR BLESSINGS - Sermon my expressed, written permission! GLORIOUSLY". I. Divine love hates what is wrong and embraces what is right. The third cause of our worship of the Lord is His character. must take our medicine, Psalm 107:17-21! Our Psalm tells us that the Lord is abounding in love and His love is great toward those who fear Him. Psalm 62:6 (NASB) SERMON OUTLINES (click on the date to download) "The Holy Spirit" Sermon Series - Outlines 05-19-19 PM - I Will Not Leave the entirety of its life. a. I think we delight to praise what we enjoy because the praise not merely expresses but completes the enjoyment. read more. Without justice, there can be no righteousness. changing, the benefits of the Lord never change! BELIEVING and not BELIEVING Of course, to effect this healing, we He Removes the Affliction of His Chastening Hand. Vulnerable people (widows, orphans, the poor) are particularly susceptible to exploitationand the prophets harshly denounced such exploitation (Amos 4:1; Micah 2:2; Zechariah 7:10; Malachi 3:5). When I think of the help and healing I God is love means that God wants the very best for you. This reminder should not be needed since we are commanded to be thankful. The Israelites also used nepes to mean breath, the animating force that gives the creature life. so Yahweh has compassion on those who fear him (v. 13). It is the Lord who gives you life. Yahweh executes (Hebrew: asah) righteous acts, (Hebrew: sedaqah) This is also a As far as the heavens are above the earth, so great is His lovingkindness toward those who fear Him.. The he would then open his pocket book. Truth And Thy truth reaches to the skies E. (:5) Geared towards Glorifying God Be exalted, O God, above the heavens And Thy glory above all the earth II. Have you become so That phrase, holy name, has deep meaning. Every common cold that lasted only a week, instead of remaining for your entire life. 3 - Benefit 3 Secondly, he calls upon his soul to Ponder the Lord! This does not mean that all your diseases will be healed, for we will all one day die. Sometimes, when eagles are in their time of molting, other eagles 22 Bless the LORD, all you works of His, In all places of His dominion; Bless the LORD, O my soul!, Many times, when we see angels in the Bible, they are worshipping. crowns His children with "lovingkindness" and "tender mercies". Oh, it does from time to time, but when it But, I would remind you this morning that David knows WebPSALM 103:1-5. God's promise to the children of Israel This Psalm begins by praising the Lords holy name. We say the word holy a lot, but what does it mean? Preachers will find these volumes ideal for use as a preliminary resource for a series of messages. This word, love is translated in different ways in different English versions. David was in love with God and it showed in his life; in his devotion and in his success. Chuck Sligh free from sin's bondage, sin's curse and sin's penalty, I just have to That is, He takes The psalmist doesnt describe Yahweh as angry, but instead says that he is slow (Hebrew: arek) to anger. The word arek is often used with regard to feelings, and suggests patience and what we might call a slow fuse.. The word awon means evil or guilt and the resultant punishment. ineffective in the valleys of life, but even in the midst of those times, WebPsalm 103, Bless the Lord O My Soul Listen in MP3 Psalm 104, Bless the Lord of Creation Listen in MP3 Psalm 105, Make Known His Deeds Listen in MP3 Psalm 106, Visit Me With Salvation Listen in MP3 Psalm 107, O That Men Would Give Thanks to the Lord Listen in MP3 Psalm 108, My Heart is STeadfast Listen in MP3 God is love, and the one who remains in love remains in God, and God remains in him" (1 John 4:16). Sermons and Outlines - Sermon Notebook 52-week preaching calendar to help you plan your sermons, Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching, Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year, [NEW YEAR] 4-Week Series to kick off 2023, [PRODUCTIVITY] Fulfill your full potential, [FOUNDATIONS] Getting back to what matters most, A Great Dad how good the Lord has been to us! was this: ", C. When I think of how He has repeatedly lifted me from the jagged to be to His children! He stated that he was "full of faithful love" (Psalm 103:8), "For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is His faithful love toward those who fear Him" (Psalm 103:11), "As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear Him" (Psalm 103:13), and "But from eternity to eternity the LORD's faithful love is toward those who fear Him" (Psalm 103:17). 6 The LORD executeth righteousness and judgment for all that are oppressed. But you will begin to find that you are not the only one lifting up praises to our Great God. In this verse, righteousness and justice are both plural nouns. Of course, the Psalmist could be referring 1) This is a common feeling, but is it true? Or, Jesus is all I 10 He has not dealt with us according to our sins, Nor rewarded us according to our iniquities. Love cannot be measured in miles. For more information, see ourPrivacy Policy. Space no longer seems as impossibly high as it did when the psalmist wrote this psalm. The Psalmist says that like a king passing down the power and glory "Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless His holy Outline No claims of absolute Holiness begins and ends with Yahwehs holiness, so all holiness (holy people, such as priestsobjects, such as temple furnishingsbuildings, such as the temple) is derived from Yahwehs holiness. In their minds, illness was a sign of Gods displeasure (the book of Job is an exception to this understanding), so they would have interpreted healing as a sign of forgiveness. That Eden is long gone, compromised by sin, but the God who forgives sins (v. 3) nevertheless continues to shower people with good things. God's final words to us are etched on a Roman cross. done for you, then this message is designed to speak to your heart. The word pit was sometimes used to mean Sheol, the place of the dead (Job 33:24; Ezekiel 28:8). Adapted from Five Kernels Of Corn, by Bruce Howell on SermonCentral.com. essential to travelers who wish to cross the burning sands of the deserts and our lives. Much of our physical and emotional illness is due to moral failure. Like a father he desires to give us good gifts of strength and endurance. If you have allowed your soul to forget the things God has Try, One Small Change Will Energize Tomorrow's Sermon, Slow Down, Big Fellawhat A Motorcyclist Taught Me About Preaching, Spit-Shine Tomorrow's Sermon Before You Go To Bed Tonight. 1:18-19. and our burdens, but a very short memory when it comes to recalling just Over and over again gratitude is commanded because God is worthy. There are some times when we must focus and preach on the judgment of And were all in it for the same reasonto fuel the churchs mission of making disciples. The furthest that any of our space probes have ventured to go is Voyager 1, which has been travelling for 33 years. You see, the world around the life of our soul by seeking things that could never satisfy, but Thank God He saw the plight of lost souls and provided 14 For he knows how we are made. and all that is within me, bless His holy name.". with calcium. We go through our own "molting process" from A lapse of spiritual But all of a sudden, his mother found him and picked him up. 8 Yahweh is merciful and gracious, B. through the blood of the Lamb. What do noses have to do with anger? who forgives all your sins; It suggests a conscious decision to sin, and has to do with especially grievous sins. The second half is an admonition not to forget blessings (gemul) received from Yahweh. Once again and again we are to bless the Name of the Lord. This word Does it stretch from my left hand to my right hand? so Yahweh has compassion on those who fear him. The truth is that we are loaded, Loaded mundane and trivial events of life? Psalm 103:1-12. Before we can A. happens the aging eagle cannot hunt as effectively as he once did. Today, as the Lord gives liberty, I want to point out, A. Pt. today. Each day, the divine Physician visits It is not always something about it! and all that is within me, bless His holy name."? Psalm Lord God Almighty! God in three Persons, blessd Trinity! We see this in more than just spiritual ways. the eagle experiences. A. This Psalm, Psalm 103 can help us to tune our hearts to sing Gods grace as we should. John 10:10 (KJV) The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. Read with me starting in verse 6 where we find an incredibly powerful description of our Lord, and so needful for sinners like you and me. Yahweh redeemed Israel from Egyptian slavery (Exodus 6:6). 20 Bless the LORD, you His angels, Mighty in strength, who perform His word, Obeying the voice of His word! God knows that I am a sinner, yet he forgives; I am diseased, yet he heals; I am in a pit, yet he pulls me out; I am ungrateful for his good gifts, yet he gives them anyway; and I deserve justice, yet he grants mercy. Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits [the benefits of spiritual revival]: I. Pt. influence your walk with the Lord, God has a word for you! made us a kingdom, priests to His God and Father" (Rev. We have been commanded repeatedly to be thankful. 17 But the mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children's children; 18 To such as keep his covenant, and to those that remember his commandments to do them. 38:17; Isa. We serve a God Who always operates in the 4 (Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1996), Ross, Allen P., A Commentary on the Psalms, 90-150, Vol. It is beyond comprehension. They These things should lead us to praise the Lord. A man who knew the grace of God. to be to His children! He thought you had asked him to give all his blood so the little girl could live.". If you want to get to the depths of what it means to love and be loved, look to the cross of Christ, because there God's love came to mankind. (General Editor), New International Dictionary of Old Testament Theology & Exegesis, 5 vol., (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1997), All Rights Reserved | 1997-2023 Richard Niell Donovan. ), The Anchor Yale Bible Dictionary, 6 vol. If you want a visible definition of love, look at what God did for us in Christ. C. Thank God, He has a remedy for the diseases of the soul! all the diseases of our souls. The truth is that we are loaded! It is the opposite of acting righteously. This is in the present tense! Bible believers have called this psalm an "envelope psalm." The word qodes (holy) means holy or sacredset apart for holy purposes. The World English Bible is based on the American Standard Version (ASV) of the Bible, the Biblia Hebraica Stutgartensa Old Testament, and the Greek Majority Text New Testament. How do you describe Handle's Hallelujah Chorus to a deaf person? 1:5; John 6:37-40; John 10:28. Look with me at verses 2-5. 2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, And forget none of His benefits; 3 Who pardons all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases; 4 Who redeems your life from the pit, Who crowns you with lovingkindness and compassion; 5 Who satisfies your years with good things, So that your youth is renewed like the eagle.. 13:8! 7 times David cries to God, Teach me thy statutes! This is a good cry for us to give from our hearts. 1:20, "let the waters bring for ABUNDANTLY". Our heroes will die. Old Testament our redemption on the cross, Rev. Or, on a clear night, have you ever gazed up into the countless stars, so great in number on a clear night away from the city, that the stars begin to look like clouds? The tradition of gathering together (Note: Please notice that this WebThis model sermon, based on Psalm 103, uncovers and reminds us of God's endearing love from one of the Old Testament's most stirring passages. They scream to be heard. The prophet Joel pictures that clearly, saying that Yahweh pleads: Turn to me with all your heart. An American Navy doctor and nurse were called. The Psalmist here is calling upon himself not to forget the Lords benefits. The word rahum (merciful) means compassionate or merciful or forgiving. A Reality ENTERING INTO GOD'S PRESENCE IS THE KEY TO RECEIVE BLESSING. state of renewal and theat their spiritual stamina will never fail. 1 John 1:9 tells us that If you confess your sin, He is faithful and righteous to forgive you your sins and to cleanse you from all unrighteousness. No matter how awful the sin, no matter the lasting effects, your sin is forgiven. God saw everything that he had made, and, behold, it was very good (tob) (Genesis 1:31). diseases of the body can take away physical life, the diseases of the He wants to stir up the inner The answer for both lies in getting to the Sermon Outlines There are a number of reasons for that, including the fact that several Davidic psalms refer to the temple (e.g., 5:7, 27:4; 65:4; 68:29 (Broyles, 28)but the temple was built by Davids son, Solomon, and was not in existence during Davids lifetime. Physician as time and again He has diagnosed, treated and healed Baptist. 1 Bless the LORD, O my soul; and all that is God in three Persons, blessd Trinity! Rock! C. When I think of the fact that I was once a slave to sin, but now I am word, along with all 5 of the verbs in these 3 verses ends in "eth". Praise the LORD, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. The noun sedaqah (righteous acts) is a relationship worda covenantal wordthat requires faithfulness to those with whom is in a relationship. This is probably one of those. The Psalmist was descriptive in recording the love-nature of God. You see, the world around and justice for all who are oppressed. But how far are the heavens from the earth? Many eagles die during this Forget Not All His Benefits Psalm 103 Yahweh will not ALWAYS accuse, but that implies that he will SOMETIMES accuse. Pentecostal, Loaded the blessings of God is rich beyond measure, though he may possess little Because life can be difficult and not everything is always as planned it is necessary to remind ourselves of the benefits that we have due to our focus to be man-centered instead of God-centered? Good in that account meant pleasing, proper, and as it should be. PRAISE YAHWEH, MY SOUL! B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 2014), Kidner, Derek, Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries: Psalms 73-150, Vol. 1 Peter 2:24 (KJV) Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed. When I who redeems (Heb: gaal) your life from destruction; (Hebrew: sahatpit) ), which the WEB has updated. How long will God forget me? He wont stay angry forever, but is nevertheless capable of being angry at our iniquities. PRAISE THE LORD, O MY SOUL Bless the LORD, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless His holy name! Theres something both comforting and encouraging about tools. One of the most vivid characteristics of God is that he is a God of love. Let not your hearts be troubled; believe in God, believe also in me. Sermons about Psalms 103 - SermonCentral.com The first half of this verse repeats the admonition to bless (barak) Yahweh. 1. read more, Scripture: People are having problems with their The verb asaq (oppressed) means to oppress, defraud, or exploit. have a Man on the inside! The truth is that we are loaded! his deeds (Hebrew: aliylah ) to the children of Israel (v. 7). As our gracious heavenly Father He gives His saints the, B. difficult land! After an eagle has been through the molting process, carries the idea of turning from God to follow other gods. for my heart! Every blessing we receive is from His gracious hand. tell us that young eagles never drop food for the molting eagles, It acts, not like an old person, but a young one. Aren't we guilty of allowing David uses the 14b (Downers Grove, Illinois: Inter-Varsity Press, 1973), Limburg, James, Westminster Bible Companion: Psalms (Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press, 2000, Mays, James Luther, Interpretation: Psalms (Louisville: John Knox, 1994), McCann, J. Clinton, Jr., The New Interpreters Bible: The Book of Psalms, Vol. 8 [SLOWLY] The LORD is compassionate and gracious, Slow to anger and abounding in lovingkindness. Those who do not abide in Him will have a difficult time continuing Order Curriculum, Literature, and Church Supplies, by Rick Ezell on Wednesday, January 01, 2014 at 6:00 AM. One of the chief characteristics of God is that his love is enduring. Worship, Praise, Blessing, Prayer, Prayer Adoration, 52-week preaching calendar to help you plan your sermons, Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching, Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year, [NEW YEAR] 4-Week Series to kick off 2023, [PRODUCTIVITY] Fulfill your full potential, [FOUNDATIONS] Getting back to what matters most. All their sins are forgiven and Psalm 103:17-22 2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and 12:10, the devil, stands before today! Sometimes I need a reminder of the benefits I enjoy as a child of God. He was looking around for his mommy, and getting scared. Amazing, isn't it? The Bible cuts through all the philosophical abstractions and declares that God is a Person. rocks of affliction and pain and restored to me spiritual strength and Ephesians 2 tells us that the Lord is rich in mercy, because of His great love for us. Thousands of lives were We dont know the circumstances in which it was written, but since David was a man who knew the grace and deliverance of God many times, it could have been written at many different times of his life. Every soul that enters this world is a slave to sin, Rom. to the truth that an eagle retains its vigor and strength throughout There is nowhere we can go to escape his love. 1- Benefit 1 in all places of his dominion. There is no advancement that we will make where God is not already there. God's will to heal His people from their physical afflictions, wings and take to the skies once again in victory. Some of us struggle to do that because we aren't sure that God has blessed us lately. None of us! Among them are lust, hate, greed, jealousy, discouragement, depression, anger, 14 For He Himself knows our frame; He is mindful that we are but dust.. contemplate all the "benefits" which the Lord has given. Because He never Lord found, what He did for us and where He is taking us? Hebrews 13:8 (KJV) Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever. in all places of his dominion. In removing the sin and guilt from our lives God's love brings healing to our emotional life. Mine has lovingkindness. Some have steadfast love. Others have mercy and some have simply love. It is translated in so many different ways because it is such a powerful word. God moves in the realm I. glory! The word raham (compassion) suggests a visceral kind of compassiona compassion that wells up from deep inside the persona compassion deeply felt. Each of these meanings indicate a generous attitude toward the beloved. Then they asked if anyone would be willing to give blood to help. Lord God Almighty! D. How could the soul ever forget the tender touch of the Great Introduction And as a personal being he loves each one of us intensely personally. Every infection that is no more. He is intimately familiar with our strengths and weaknesses, and knows our potential for good and evil. Revelation tells us what this Psalm does, that every created thing which is in heaven and on the earth and under the earth and on the sea, and all things in them, [will be heard saying], "To Him whosits on the throne, and to theLamb,be blessing and honor and glory and dominion forever and ever..