Declare His glory among the nations, His wonderful deeds among all peoples. Declare His gloryThe phrase "Declare His glory" calls believers to actively proclaim the majesty and splendor of God. The Hebrew word for "declare" is "saphar," which means to recount or tell. This implies a deliberate and vocal expression of God's greatness. In the context of ancient Israel, declaring God's glory was not just a personal act of worship but a communal responsibility. The Israelites were surrounded by nations that worshipped false gods, and by declaring God's glory, they were setting the record straight about the one true God. This call to declare is timeless, urging Christians today to share the gospel and testify to God's work in their lives. among the nations
The phrase "among the nations" emphasizes the universal scope of God's glory. The Hebrew word for "nations" is "goyim," which refers to the Gentiles or non-Israelite peoples. This highlights the inclusivity of God's message and His desire for all people to know Him. Historically, Israel was chosen to be a light to the nations, a role that is now extended to the Church. This phrase challenges believers to look beyond their immediate communities and consider the global mission of spreading God's glory. It is a reminder of the Great Commission, where Jesus commands His followers to make disciples of all nations. His marvelous deeds
"His marvelous deeds" refers to the wondrous acts of God throughout history. The Hebrew word "nifla'ot" is used here, which denotes extraordinary, miraculous works that inspire awe. In the Old Testament, these deeds often included acts of deliverance, such as the Exodus from Egypt, which demonstrated God's power and faithfulness. For Christians, the ultimate marvelous deed is the resurrection of Jesus Christ, which signifies victory over sin and death. This phrase encourages believers to reflect on God's past faithfulness and to trust in His continued work in their lives. It also serves as a call to share these accounts of God's intervention and grace with others, reinforcing the message of hope and salvation. Persons / Places / Events 1. The PsalmistTraditionally attributed to King David, the psalmist is the one who calls for the declaration of God's glory. 2. The NationsRefers to all the peoples of the earth, beyond Israel, emphasizing the universal scope of God's glory. 3. God's Wonderful DeedsThese are the acts of God that demonstrate His power, love, and faithfulness, such as creation, deliverance, and salvation. Teaching Points Universal MissionThe call to declare God's glory is not limited to a specific group but extends to all believers. We are all tasked with sharing the message of God's greatness and His deeds. God's Glory and DeedsUnderstanding and experiencing God's wonderful deeds in our lives should naturally lead us to share these experiences with others. Reflect on how God has worked in your life and be prepared to share these testimonies. Cultural EngagementEngaging with different cultures and peoples is part of fulfilling this psalm. We should seek to understand and respect other cultures while sharing the unchanging truth of God's glory. Evangelism as WorshipDeclaring God's glory is an act of worship. When we share the gospel, we are participating in a form of worship that honors God and fulfills His command. Prayer for the NationsRegularly pray for the nations and peoples who have yet to hear of God's wonderful deeds. Ask God to open doors for the gospel and to raise up workers for the harvest. Bible Study Questions 1. How does understanding the original Hebrew word for "declare" (nagad) enhance our understanding of what it means to proclaim God's glory? 2. In what ways can you personally declare God's wonderful deeds among the people in your community? 3. How does the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20 relate to the call in Psalm 96:3? 4. What are some practical steps you can take to engage with and share God's glory with people from different cultures? 5. Reflect on a time when you experienced one of God's wonderful deeds. How can sharing this testimony impact others and fulfill the call of Psalm 96:3? Connections to Other Scriptures Matthew 28:19-20The Great Commission echoes the call to declare God's glory among all nations, emphasizing the global mission of the Church. Isaiah 12:4-5This passage similarly calls for the proclamation of God's deeds among the peoples, reinforcing the theme of universal praise. 1 Chronicles 16:24This verse is almost identical to Psalm 96:3, showing the consistency of this message throughout Scripture. Acts 1:8Jesus instructs His disciples to be His witnesses "to the ends of the earth," aligning with the psalmist's call to declare God's glory among all peoples. People PsalmistPlaces JerusalemTopics Clear, Declare, Deeds, Glory, Heathen, Honour, Marvellous, Marvelous, Nations, Peoples, Wonderful, Wonders, Wondrous, WorksDictionary of Bible Themes Psalm 96:3 1100 God, perfection
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7949 mission, of Israel Psalm 96:1-3 8624 worship, reasons Psalm 96:1-9 8440 glorifying God Psalm 96:2-3 7725 evangelists, identity Psalm 96:3-7 1194 glory, divine and human Psalm 96:3-9 8660 magnifying God Library Psalm Xcvi. 1, 2
Psalm xcvi. 1, 2. Sing a new song unto the Lord; His mercies, every morning new, His truth and faithfulness record; Give to our God the glory due. God is the Lord; around His throne In heaven, adoring seraphim, And ransom'd saints, ascribe alone All power, might, majesty, to Hiin. On earth His church impregnable, Built on the rock of ages, stands, And yet, against the gates of hell, Shall send salvation through all lands. Thou, by whose word the worlds were made, In wisdom and in goodness framed, …
James Montgomery—Sacred Poems and HymnsLetter Xlii to the Illustrious Youth, Geoffrey De Perrone, and his Comrades.
To the Illustrious Youth, Geoffrey de Perrone, and His Comrades. He pronounces the youths noble because they purpose to lead the religious life, and exhorts them to perseverance. To his beloved sons, Geoffrey and his companions, Bernard, called Abbot of Clairvaux, wishes the spirit of counsel and strength. 1. The news of your conversion that has got abroad is edifying many, nay, is making glad the whole Church of God, so that The heavens rejoice and the earth is glad (Ps. xcvi. 11), and every tongue …
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27. Therefore go on, Saints of God, boys and girls, males and females, unmarried men, and women; go on and persevere unto the end. Praise more sweetly the Lord, Whom ye think on more richly: hope more happily in Him, Whom ye serve more instantly: love more ardently Him, whom ye please more attentively. With loins girded, and lamps burning, wait for the Lord, when He cometh from the marriage. [2075] Ye shall bring unto the marriage of the Lamb a new song, which ye shall sing on your harps. Not surely …
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Origen to Africanus, a beloved brother in God the Father, through Jesus Christ, His holy Child, greeting. Your letter, from which I learn what you think of the Susanna in the Book of Daniel, which is used in the Churches, although apparently somewhat short, presents in its few words many problems, each of which demands no common treatment, but such as oversteps the character of a letter, and reaches the limits of a discourse. [3028] And I, when I consider, as best I can, the measure of my intellect, …
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The third period of the ancient Church under the Christian Empire begins with the accession of Justin I (518-527), and the end of the first schism between Rome and Constantinople (519). The termination of the period is not so clearly marked. By the middle and latter part of the eighth century, however, the imperial Church has ceased to exist in its original conception. The Church in the East has become, in great part, a group of national schismatic churches under Moslem rulers, and only the largest …
Joseph Cullen Ayer Jr., Ph.D.—A Source Book for Ancient Church History Hiram, the Inspired Artificer
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George Milligan—Men of the Bible; Some Lesser-Known Ye Also who have not yet Made this Vow...
30. Ye also who have not yet made this vow, who are able to receive it, receive it. [2093] Run with perseverance, that ye may obtain. [2094] Take ye each his sacrifices, and enter ye into the courts [2095] of the Lord, not of necessity, having power over your own will. [2096] For not as, "Thou shall not commit adultery, Thou shall not kill," [2097] can it so be said, Thou shalt not wed. The former are demanded, the latter are offered. If the latter are done, they are praised: unless the former are …
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Thou shalt have no other gods before me.' Exod 20: 3. Why is the commandment in the second person singular, Thou? Why does not God say, You shall have no other gods? Because the commandment concerns every one, and God would have each one take it as spoken to him by name. Though we are forward to take privileges to ourselves, yet we are apt to shift off duties from ourselves to others; therefore the commandment is in the second person, Thou and Thou, that every one may know that it is spoken to him, …
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[Sidenote: Nature of the Psalter] Corresponding to the book of Proverbs, itself a select library containing Israel's best gnomic literature, is the Psalter, the compendium of the nation's lyrical songs and hymns and prayers. It is the record of the soul experiences of the race. Its language is that of the heart, and its thoughts of common interest to worshipful humanity. It reflects almost every phase of religious feeling: penitence, doubt, remorse, confession, fear, faith, hope, adoration, and …
Charles Foster Kent—The Origin & Permanent Value of the Old Testament 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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