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Psalms 100:3
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Make a Joyful Noise
2Serve the LORD with gladness; come into His presence with joyful songs. 3Know that the LORD is God. It is He who made us, and we are His; we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture. 4Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and bless His name.
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Commentary
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
To the obligations of a creature and subject is added that of a beneficiary (Psa 95:7).
John Gill Bible Commentary
Know ye that the Lord he is God,.... Own and acknowledge him to be God, as well as man; and though a man, yet not a mere man, but the great God and our Saviour, the true God and eternal life; so a man, as that he is Jehovah's fellow; or our God, as the Syriac and Ethiopic versions; Immanuel, God with us, God in our nature, God manifest in the flesh: it is he that hath made us; as men, without whom nothing is made that was made; in him we live, move, and have our being; and, as new creatures, we are his workmanship, created in him, and by him; regenerated by his Spirit and grace, and formed for himself, his service and glory; and made great and honourable by him, raised from a low to an high estate; from being beggars on the dunghill, to sit among princes; yea, made kings and priests unto God by him; so, Kimchi, "he hath brought us up, and exalted us:'' and not we ourselves; that is, did not make ourselves, neither as creatures, nor as new creatures; as we have no hand in making either our souls or bodies, so neither in our regeneration, or in the work of God upon our hearts; that is solely the Lord's work: there is a double reading of this clause; the marginal reading is, and we are his; which is followed by the Targum and Aben Ezra: both are approved of by Kimchi, and the sense of both is included; for if the Lord has made us, and not we ourselves, then we are not our own, but his, and ought to serve and glorify him: we are his by creation; "we are also his offspring", as said Aratus (d), an Heathen poet, cited by the Apostle Paul, Act 17:28, we are his people; by choice and covenant; by his Father's gift, and his own purchase; and by the power of his grace, bringing to a voluntary surrender and subjection to him; even the Gentiles particularly, who were not his people, but now his people, Pe1 2:9, and the sheep of his pasture; his sheep also by gift and purchase, called by him, made to know his voice, and follow him; for whom he provides pasture, leads to it, and feeds them with it himself; see Psa 74:1. (d) . Arati Phaenomena, v. 5.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
100:3 The Lord is the one who determines who his people are. • the sheep of his pasture: God will guide and protect his people (23:1, 4).
Psalms 100:3
Make a Joyful Noise
2Serve the LORD with gladness; come into His presence with joyful songs. 3Know that the LORD is God. It is He who made us, and we are His; we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture. 4Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and bless His name.
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Psalm 103: Bless the Lord
By Stephen Kaung92000:00EXO 34:6PSA 19:1PSA 100:3PSA 103:2PSA 103:10PSA 103:17In this sermon, the speaker focuses on Psalm 103 and its message of praising and worshiping God. The psalm is divided into three parts. The first part, from verse 1 to 5, highlights the personal blessings David received from God. The second part, from verse 6 to 19, emphasizes the greatness of God's creation and the perfection of His law. The final part, from verse 20 to 22, calls upon the entire universe to join in blessing the Lord. The speaker emphasizes that God is the source of all blessings and that it is through His grace and love that His people can respond by fearing Him, loving Him, and keeping His commandments.
Meditate on the Greatness and Love of God
By Hans R. Waldvogel91110:14Love Of GodPSA 63:1PSA 100:3JHN 4:23ROM 5:8EPH 2:8COL 1:27HEB 11:6In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the privilege and honor bestowed upon believers by God to worship Him. The Father seeks those who worship Him in spirit and truth, desiring rivers of living water to flow from their inner being. The preacher highlights the incredible love of God, who loves us even when we were His enemies and sinners. He encourages believers to be joyful in God's presence and to meditate on His greatness, both in the visible creation and the eternal, invisible creation. The sermon also emphasizes the concept of justification by faith, explaining how through faith in God's love and the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, believers are justified and freed from sin and guilt.
Christian Life According to John (Part 4)
By Denny Kenaston8601:01:35Christian LifePSA 23:1PSA 100:3ISA 40:11MAT 6:33JHN 10:3JHN 10:27In this sermon, the preacher discusses the challenge Jesus faced in meeting the demands of thousands of people seeking his attention. Jesus recognized that he couldn't physically reach everyone, so he chose to lay down his life and die, with the belief that when he rose again, he would be able to reach all of humanity. The preacher emphasizes that Jesus is the good shepherd who leads and calls on believers to lay down their lives as he did. The sermon also touches on Jesus as the one who comes to the obedient, dwells with them, and is revealed by the spirit of truth. Lastly, the preacher mentions Jesus as the vine and believers as the branches, hinting at future topics to be discussed.
Love Flowing Down
By Don Godfrey51842:53LovePSA 23:1PSA 100:3ISA 53:6MAT 22:39JHN 1:12JHN 13:341PE 5:2In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a leader and shepherd in our lives. He compares human beings to sheep, highlighting our need for guidance and direction. The speaker also reflects on his own journey of realizing the need for a Lord in his life, rather than just a Savior. He emphasizes the power of love and the transformation it brings when we allow God's love to fill our hearts. The sermon concludes with a reminder of the Holy Spirit's role in producing love, joy, and peace in our lives.
Shame on You—o Silly Heart!
By C.H. Spurgeon1GraceHumilityPSA 100:3ISA 64:6ROM 12:31CO 4:72CO 12:9GAL 6:3EPH 2:1PHP 2:3JAS 4:61PE 5:5C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the futility of pride in the Christian life, reminding believers that all they have is a gift from God and that they are no better than anyone else by nature. He urges Christians to reflect on their past state of sin and the grace that has transformed them, highlighting that their accomplishments are not their own but rather a result of divine influence. Spurgeon calls out the absurdity of boasting when believers are merely debtors to God's grace, encouraging humility and gratitude instead of pride. Ultimately, he challenges the heart's inclination to exalt itself despite being a recipient of God's mercy.
Of Thankfulness to God.
By John Gill0Gratitude to GodThankfulnessPSA 68:19PSA 100:3MAT 11:25LUK 17:15ROM 1:82CO 9:15EPH 5:20PHP 4:61TH 5:181PE 1:3John Gill emphasizes the vital role of thankfulness in the life of a believer, asserting that true thankfulness stems from a heart of contentment and godliness. He explains that thankfulness should be directed towards God for both temporal and spiritual mercies, highlighting the importance of recognizing God's grace in all circumstances, whether in prosperity or adversity. Gill encourages believers to express gratitude for the gift of life, health, and the blessings of grace, including redemption and adoption, as well as the means of grace such as the gospel and the ministry. He concludes that thankfulness is not only a command from God but also a reflection of our relationship with Him, urging believers to cultivate a habit of gratitude in every aspect of their lives.
Our Role and God's Role
By Mary Wilder Tileston0DEU 32:4PSA 23:1PSA 100:3PRO 3:5ISA 55:8JER 17:7ROM 8:28PHP 4:61PE 5:7Mary Wilder Tileston preaches about trusting in God's perfect work and judgment, highlighting His truthfulness, righteousness, and justice. As His people, we are compared to sheep in His pasture, under the care and guidance of the Lord, our shepherd. Just like in Psalm 23, even in the darkest valleys, we need not fear evil because God is with us, comforting and guiding us with His rod and staff. Jeremy Taylor's analogy questions whether there should be unrest among God's people when He, as the Lord and shepherd, chooses their paths and prevents them from straying into harmful territories. Samuel Rutherford emphasizes the importance of surrendering our duties and events to the Almighty, trusting in His providence and omnipotence, and finding approval in Him.
I Will Be Their God, and They Shall Be My People
By C.H. Spurgeon0God's Chosen PeopleIdentity in ChristDEU 7:6PSA 100:3ISA 43:1JER 31:3JHN 10:14ROM 8:38GAL 3:26EPH 1:7HEB 13:51PE 2:9C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the profound relationship between God and His chosen people, highlighting the significance of being called 'My people' and the assurance of God as 'Their God.' He explains that while the entire world belongs to God, His people are uniquely His possession, purchased by Christ's blood and cherished with everlasting love. Spurgeon encourages believers to recognize their special status and relationship with God, urging them to affirm their faith and claim their identity as His beloved. The sermon invites listeners to reflect on their personal connection with God and the privileges that come with being part of His chosen people.
Hosea 2:8
By Chuck Smith0Misuse of BlessingsRecognizing God's GiftsGEN 6:3PSA 100:3LAM 3:22HOS 2:8MAT 25:29LUK 13:7ROM 12:61CO 4:7JAS 1:17REV 2:21Chuck Smith emphasizes the importance of recognizing the true source of our blessings, which ultimately come from God. He warns against the tragic misuse of gifts when we fail to acknowledge their origin, leading to actions that promote evil rather than good. Smith highlights that God's patience should not be mistaken for approval, and continued disregard for His gifts can result in their loss. He reminds us that we are not self-made, and all we have is a result of God's grace and mercy. The sermon serves as a call to repentance and recognition of God's sovereignty in our lives.
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
To the obligations of a creature and subject is added that of a beneficiary (Psa 95:7).
John Gill Bible Commentary
Know ye that the Lord he is God,.... Own and acknowledge him to be God, as well as man; and though a man, yet not a mere man, but the great God and our Saviour, the true God and eternal life; so a man, as that he is Jehovah's fellow; or our God, as the Syriac and Ethiopic versions; Immanuel, God with us, God in our nature, God manifest in the flesh: it is he that hath made us; as men, without whom nothing is made that was made; in him we live, move, and have our being; and, as new creatures, we are his workmanship, created in him, and by him; regenerated by his Spirit and grace, and formed for himself, his service and glory; and made great and honourable by him, raised from a low to an high estate; from being beggars on the dunghill, to sit among princes; yea, made kings and priests unto God by him; so, Kimchi, "he hath brought us up, and exalted us:'' and not we ourselves; that is, did not make ourselves, neither as creatures, nor as new creatures; as we have no hand in making either our souls or bodies, so neither in our regeneration, or in the work of God upon our hearts; that is solely the Lord's work: there is a double reading of this clause; the marginal reading is, and we are his; which is followed by the Targum and Aben Ezra: both are approved of by Kimchi, and the sense of both is included; for if the Lord has made us, and not we ourselves, then we are not our own, but his, and ought to serve and glorify him: we are his by creation; "we are also his offspring", as said Aratus (d), an Heathen poet, cited by the Apostle Paul, Act 17:28, we are his people; by choice and covenant; by his Father's gift, and his own purchase; and by the power of his grace, bringing to a voluntary surrender and subjection to him; even the Gentiles particularly, who were not his people, but now his people, Pe1 2:9, and the sheep of his pasture; his sheep also by gift and purchase, called by him, made to know his voice, and follow him; for whom he provides pasture, leads to it, and feeds them with it himself; see Psa 74:1. (d) . Arati Phaenomena, v. 5.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
100:3 The Lord is the one who determines who his people are. • the sheep of his pasture: God will guide and protect his people (23:1, 4).