Let us enter His presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to Him in song. Let us enter His presenceThis phrase invites believers into a sacred space, emphasizing the privilege and reverence associated with approaching God. The Hebrew root for "enter" is "bo," which conveys the act of coming or going into a place. Historically, entering God's presence was a significant act, often associated with the temple in Jerusalem, where the Israelites would gather for worship. This phrase underscores the accessibility of God to His people, a theme that resonates throughout the Bible, especially in the New Testament, where the veil of the temple is torn, symbolizing direct access to God through Christ. with thanksgiving
The Hebrew word for "thanksgiving" is "todah," which is derived from the root "yadah," meaning to praise or give thanks. This word is often associated with offerings and sacrifices in the Old Testament, reflecting a heart of gratitude and acknowledgment of God's provision and blessings. Thanksgiving is a central theme in worship, reminding believers to approach God with a heart full of gratitude, recognizing His sovereignty and goodness in their lives. let us make a joyful noise
The phrase "make a joyful noise" comes from the Hebrew word "rua," which means to shout or raise a sound. This expression of joy is not just a quiet, internal feeling but an outward, exuberant declaration of God's greatness. Historically, such joyful noises were part of Israel's worship practices, including festivals and celebrations, where the community would come together to express their collective joy and reverence for God. This phrase encourages believers to express their joy openly and enthusiastically as part of their worship. to Him
The focus of this phrase is on God as the object of worship and praise. It emphasizes the personal relationship between the worshiper and the Creator. In the context of the psalm, "to Him" directs all acts of thanksgiving and joyful noise towards God, acknowledging His central role in the life of the believer. This phrase serves as a reminder that worship is not about the worshiper but about God, who is worthy of all praise and adoration. with songs of praise
The Hebrew word for "songs of praise" is "zimrah," which refers to music or melody, often accompanied by instruments. In ancient Israel, music was an integral part of worship, with the Levites appointed to lead the people in song. This phrase highlights the importance of music in expressing worship and adoration for God. Songs of praise are a powerful means of conveying theological truths, recounting God's deeds, and fostering a sense of community among believers. This phrase encourages the use of music as a dynamic and vibrant expression of faith. Persons / Places / Events 1. The PsalmistThe author of Psalm 95, traditionally attributed to David, who calls the people to worship and reverence God. 2. The Presence of GodRefers to the spiritual place where believers come to worship and commune with God, emphasizing His omnipresence and holiness. 3. The Congregation of IsraelThe original audience of the Psalm, representing the collective body of God's people called to worship. 4. ThanksgivingA central theme in the Psalm, highlighting the attitude of gratitude and acknowledgment of God's blessings. 5. Joyful NoiseRepresents the expression of worship through music and song, a common practice in Israelite worship. Teaching Points The Importance of ThanksgivingThanksgiving is not just a seasonal practice but a daily attitude that acknowledges God's goodness and provision. Joyful WorshipWorship should be an expression of joy and gratitude, reflecting the believer's relationship with God. Entering God's PresenceApproaching God with a heart of thanksgiving prepares us to experience His presence more fully. Community WorshipThe call to make a joyful noise is often a communal activity, emphasizing the importance of corporate worship. Spiritual DisciplineRegularly practicing thanksgiving and joyful worship can strengthen our faith and deepen our relationship with God. Bible Study Questions 1. How can you incorporate thanksgiving into your daily prayer life, and what impact might this have on your relationship with God? 2. In what ways can you make a "joyful noise" to the Lord in your personal and communal worship settings? 3. Reflect on a time when entering God's presence with thanksgiving changed your perspective or situation. What did you learn from that experience? 4. How does the practice of thanksgiving and joyful worship influence your interactions with others in your faith community? 5. Consider the connection between Psalm 95:2 and Philippians 4:6-7. How can these scriptures guide you in dealing with anxiety or stress? Connections to Other Scriptures Philippians 4:6-7This passage encourages believers to present their requests to God with thanksgiving, paralleling the call in Psalm 95:2 to enter God's presence with gratitude. Colossians 3:16This verse speaks about teaching and admonishing one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, which connects to making a joyful noise to God. Hebrews 13:15This scripture emphasizes offering a sacrifice of praise to God, which aligns with the joyful and thankful worship described in Psalm 95:2. People PsalmistPlaces JerusalemTopics Aloud, Extol, Face, Holy, Joy, Joyful, Joyfully, Let's, Melody, Music, Noise, Praise, Praises, Presence, Psalms, Shout, Song, Songs, ThanksgivingDictionary of Bible Themes Psalm 95:2 5420 music
7963 song
8352 thankfulness
8676 thanksgiving Psalm 95:1-2 5355 invitations
8609 prayer, as praise and thanksgiving Psalm 95:1-3 8624 worship, reasons Library Covenanting According to the Purposes of God.
Since every revealed purpose of God, implying that obedience to his law will be given, is a demand of that obedience, the announcement of his Covenant, as in his sovereignty decreed, claims, not less effectively than an explicit law, the fulfilment of its duties. A representation of a system of things pre-determined in order that the obligations of the Covenant might be discharged; various exhibitions of the Covenant as ordained; and a description of the children of the Covenant as predestinated …
John Cunningham—The Ordinance of CovenantingO Come, Loud Anthems Let us Sing
[1180]Park Street: Frederick M. A. Venua, c. 1810 Psalm 95 Tate and Brady, 1698; Alt. DOXOLOGY O come, loud anthems let us sing, Loud thanks to our almighty King, And high our grateful voices raise, As our Salvation's Rock we praise. Into his presence let us haste To thank him for his favors past; To him address, in joyful songs, The praise that to his Name belongs. For God the Lord, enthroned in state, Is with unrivaled glory great; The depths of earth are in his hand, Her secret wealth at his …
Various—The Hymnal of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the USA Weighed, and Found Wanting
'And all the congregation lifted up their voice, and cried; and the people wept that night. 2. And all the children of Israel murmured against Moses and against Aaron; and the whole congregation said unto them, Would God that we had died in the land of Egypt! or would God we had died in this wilderness! 3. And wherefore hath the Lord brought us unto this land, to fall by the sword, that our wives and our children should be a prey? were it not better for us to return into Egypt? 4. And they said one …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture Covenanting a Duty.
The exercise of Covenanting with God is enjoined by Him as the Supreme Moral Governor of all. That his Covenant should be acceded to, by men in every age and condition, is ordained as a law, sanctioned by his high authority,--recorded in his law of perpetual moral obligation on men, as a statute decreed by him, and in virtue of his underived sovereignty, promulgated by his command. "He hath commanded his covenant for ever."[171] The exercise is inculcated according to the will of God, as King and …
John Cunningham—The Ordinance of Covenanting Temporary Hardening.
"Lord, why hast Thou hardened our heart? "--Isa. lxiii. 17. That there is a hardening of heart which culminates in the sin against the Holy Spirit can not be denied. When dealing with spiritual things we must take account of it; for it is one of the most fearful instruments of the divine wrath. For, whether we say that Satan or David or the Lord tempted the king, it amounts to the same thing. The cause is always in man's sin; and in each of these three cases the destructive fatality whereby sin poisons …
Abraham Kuyper—The Work of the Holy Spirit Epistle xxxi. To Phocas, Emperor .
To Phocas, Emperor [218] . Gregory to Phocas Augustus. Glory to God in the highest who, according as it is written, changes times, and transfers kingdoms, seeing that He has made apparent to all what He vouchsafed to speak by His prophet, That the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will (Dan. iv. 17). For in the incomprehensible dispensation of Almighty God there are alternate controlments of mortal life; and sometimes, when the sins of many are to be smitten, …
Saint Gregory the Great—the Epistles of Saint Gregory the Great Fundamental Oneness of the Dispensations.
Hebrews iii. i-iv. 13 (R.V.). "Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of a heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High-priest of our confession, even Jesus; who was faithful to Him that appointed Him as also was Moses in all his house. For He hath been counted worthy of more glory than Moses, by so much as he that built the house hath more honour than the house. For every house is builded by some one; but He that built all things is God. And Moses indeed was faithful in all his house as a servant, …
Thomas Charles Edwards—The Expositor's Bible: The Epistle to the Hebrews Twentieth Sunday after Trinity the Careful Walk of the Christian.
Text: Ephesians 5, 15-21. 15 Look therefore carefully how ye walk [See then that ye walk circumspectly], not as unwise, but as wise; 16 redeeming the time, because the days are evil. 17 Wherefore be ye not foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. 18 And be not drunken with wine, wherein is riot, but be filled with the Spirit; 19 speaking one to another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody with your heart to the Lord; 20 giving thanks always for all things …
Martin Luther—Epistle Sermons, Vol. III The Shepherd and the Fold
... Thou hast guided them in Thy strength unto Thy holy habitation.' EXODUS XV. 13. What a grand triumphal ode! The picture of Moses and the children of Israel singing, and Miriam and the women answering: a gush of national pride and of worship! We belong to a better time, but still we can feel its grandeur. The deliverance has made the singer look forward to the end, and his confidence in the issue is confirmed. I. The guiding God: or the picture of the leading. The original is 'lead gently.' Cf. …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture The Arguments Usually Alleged in Support of Free Will Refuted.
1. Absurd fictions of opponents first refuted, and then certain passages of Scripture explained. Answer by a negative. Confirmation of the answer. 2. Another absurdity of Aristotle and Pelagius. Answer by a distinction. Answer fortified by passages from Augustine, and supported by the authority of an Apostle. 3. Third absurdity borrowed from the words of Chrysostom. Answer by a negative. 4. Fourth absurdity urged of old by the Pelagians. Answer from the works of Augustine. Illustrated by the testimony …
John Calvin—The Institutes of the Christian Religion Covenanting a Privilege of Believers.
Whatever attainment is made by any as distinguished from the wicked, or whatever gracious benefit is enjoyed, is a spiritual privilege. Adoption into the family of God is of this character. "He came unto his own, and his own received him not. But as many as received him, to them gave he power (margin, or, the right; or, privilege) to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name."[617] And every co-ordinate benefit is essentially so likewise. The evidence besides, that Covenanting …
John Cunningham—The Ordinance of Covenanting Psalms
The piety of the Old Testament Church is reflected with more clearness and variety in the Psalter than in any other book of the Old Testament. It constitutes the response of the Church to the divine demands of prophecy, and, in a less degree, of law; or, rather, it expresses those emotions and aspirations of the universal heart which lie deeper than any formal demand. It is the speech of the soul face to face with God. Its words are as simple and unaffected as human words can be, for it is the genius …
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