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Psalm 98: A Call to Global Praise

An exploration of Psalm 98, focusing on the themes of salvation, universal revelation, and exuberant praise.

1. The Lord's Saving Work

1.1 A New Song for a New Salvation

Verses: Psalm 98:1; Isaiah 42:10
  • Psalm 98:1 calls for a new song because the Lord has done marvelous things.
  • This 'new song' reflects the fresh experience of salvation through Jesus Christ.

1.2 His Right Hand and Holy Arm

Verses: Psalm 98:1; Isaiah 53:1
  • The Lord's right hand and holy arm symbolize His power and authority in bringing salvation.
  • This emphasizes that salvation is entirely God's work, not human effort.

2. Universal Revelation of Salvation

2.1 Made Known to the Nations

Verses: Psalm 98:2; Acts 1:8
  • The Lord has made His salvation known openly to the nations.
  • This signifies the universal scope of God's saving grace, extended to all people.

2.2 Righteousness Revealed

Verses: Psalm 98:2; Romans 1:17
  • God's righteousness is revealed in His saving acts.
  • This righteousness is not just a legal declaration but a transformative power.

3. Global Impact of God's Salvation

3.1 Remembering His Mercy and Truth

Verses: Psalm 98:3; Luke 1:54-55
  • God has remembered His mercy and truth toward the house of Israel.
  • This highlights God's faithfulness to His promises and His unwavering love.

3.2 All the Ends of the Earth

Verses: Psalm 98:3; Isaiah 49:6
  • All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.
  • This emphasizes the global impact of God's saving work, reaching every corner of the world.

4. Exuberant Praise and Worship

4.1 Joyful Noise to the Lord

Verses: Psalm 98:4; Psalm 100:1
  • The call to make a joyful noise to the Lord with all the earth.
  • This signifies the appropriate response to God's salvation: exuberant praise and worship.

4.2 Break Forth into Joy

Verses: Psalm 98:4; Philippians 4:4
  • Break forth into joy, rejoice, and sing praises.
  • This emphasizes the overflow of joy that should characterize those who have experienced God's salvation.

5. Acknowledging God as King

5.1 With Trumpets and Sound of Horn

Verses: Psalm 98:6; Psalm 150:3
  • Praise the Lord with the trumpet and sound of horn.
  • This signifies the use of various instruments to express praise and adoration to God.

5.2 Before the Lord, the King

Verses: Psalm 98:6; Psalm 47:2
  • Make a joyful noise before the Lord, the King.
  • This acknowledges God as the sovereign ruler and the object of our worship.