From beginning to end, Psalm 8 is a psalm about Christ. Second, we see God's glory in helplessness. Is the author thankful? Jesus is King. and the animals of the wild, Psalm 6, Lord, Do Not Rebuke Me. This sermon was preached on November 27, 1997. It’s like God painted everything into existence with His fingers. [Psalm 8] February 17, 2013 Second Reformed Church If the Lord is willing, for the next six weeks and Maundy Thursday, we will be considering the seven themes which the Puritans saw as the basic themes of Scripture to meditate on. He simply begins and ends the psalm by declaring how majestic (kingly) God's name is in all the earth. God has designed us to find our greatest joy in lifting up praises to Him. On the instrument of Gath. For the psalm celebrates not so much God as the God who created human beings. Psalm 3, Lord How They have Increased, The Morning Psalm. the work of your fingers, A study of Psalm 8 will help to see what an “indescribable, unspeakable gift” God’s Son, Jesus really is! Return to the Main Player. The name of Jesus should impact Christians this way. It frames the content of the Psalm in the praise of the majesty of God. As it is, we do not yet see everything subjected to him. Chapter 8. Many store owners considered pulling the book from their shelves. Verses 3-6. Download a free manuscript of this sermon | PDF. He had every right to leave us in our sins, but He chose to set His love on us and make us His own. He created the earth perfectly the first time; He didn’t need to do it again. But biblically speaking, neither is true. David begins with the exclamation, “O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth, who have displayed Your sple… It is HIS divine will that young people come to faith in Jesus Christ and find salvation through the Gospel and the work of the Holy Spirit to bring them to faith. Interesting! Jordan's fame and popularity require a greater name. Have you considered that your weaknesses might be used by God as strengths for his glory? Customer Service Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CT Monday - Friday Phone: (800) 458-2772. The stars, sun, moon, flocks, beasts, birds, and the rest declare the glory of God. Think in pictures. Allow the heart to be emerged in the reading, and try to feel what the author may be feeling. Let us read verses 3 and 4 slowly together again….God created everything. The fact that God shouldn't seem to care for us should stagger us. When God created man he blessed him and said, "Be fruitful, multiply, fill the earth, and subdue it. Of all the truths in Scripture, none have more empirical data as proof as to the inherent sinfulness of humanity. Our lives are under the command of a loving and just God. Now, His name is the most majestic in all the earth. and the fish in the sea, Was creating a picture of the earth easy for you? The God who made all things is the only one worthy of the name that is majestic in all the earth (vv.1, 9). ... he don't want any of your singing and preaching. Check out these helpful resources Biblical Commentary Sermons Children’s Sermons Hymn Lists. We sit back and marvel at the vastness and the wonder of God – Take time to consider the vast expanse of the universe. The Paperback Bible presents the Bible by the Book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly personal with ample margins for notations. And so the father gets more singing and preaching than he bargained for. The creation story paints the backdrop of praise in the Psalm. In this case, the author is David, and he’s reflecting on nature. The heavens are not set at enmity with God. Psalm 8 is a psalmic interpretation of creation, comparable to Genesis 1-2 and Job 38-41. The purpose of creation is to magnify and declare the beauty and glory of God. Praise should not only come from adults; they should come through you (children) too. 2 Through the praise of children and infants It barely sold 500 copies in the first few months. This short Psalm is unique. Through the praise of children and infants you have established a stronghold against your enemies, … A. David has this in mind in verses 5–8. We'd love to hear from you.