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- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
beauty of holiness-- (Psa 29:2). fear . . . him-- (Psa 2:11).
John Gill Bible Commentary
O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness,.... See Gill on Psa 29:2, in this and the three preceding verses there is a manifest allusion to the form of addresses made to kings in the eastern nations; who being arrayed, and seated in a majestic manner, with all the marks of royal honour and dignity about them, whom their subjects approach with ascriptions of glory to them; bringing presents in their hands, and bowing down to the ground before them, as the word (r) for "worship" signifies; expressing the utmost awe and reverence of them, as in the next clause: fear before him, all the earth; or, as the Targum, "all the inhabitants of the earth;'' it is the duty of all men to fear the Lord; but none can fear him aright without his grace, or an heart given them to fear him: this respects the latter day, when the Jews shall seek the Lord, and fear him and his goodness; when all nations shall fear and worship him; when, from the rising of the sun to the going down of the same, the name of the Lord shall be great and tremendous among the Gentiles; see Hos 3:5. (r) "incurvate vos", Pagninus, Montanus, Junius & Tremellius, Piscator; "prosternite vos", Tigurine version.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
96:9 Worshipers should tremble in awe (96:4; see 18:7-15; 97:4) at the splendor of the Lord’s majesty and holiness (Heb 12:25).
Psalms 96:9
Sing to the LORD, All the Earth
8Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; bring an offering and enter His courts. 9Worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness; tremble before Him, all the earth.
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God Made Man to Worship
By A.W. Tozer6.5K39:00Worship1CH 16:29PSA 45:11PSA 96:9ISA 45:22MAT 6:33JHN 4:242TH 1:10In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of worshiping God. He states that worship is the chief purpose of man's existence, as taught in the Bible. However, due to sin, humanity has lost the true understanding of worship and the object of their worship. The speaker highlights that although there is a longing for worship in the human heart, it is often misguided, mistaking the beauty of nature or religious rituals for true worship. The sermon encourages listeners to seek God and worship Him in spirit and truth, as stated in John 4:24.
God Is Worthy of Worship
By Leonard Ravenhill2.6K1:18:17EXO 15:2PSA 29:2PSA 96:9PSA 100:2PSA 150:6ISA 6:1JHN 4:23HEB 13:15REV 5:1REV 7:9This sermon emphasizes the privilege and importance of worship, focusing on the scene in Revelation 5 where the Lamb is found worthy to open the book and receive worship from all creatures in heaven, on earth, and under the earth. It highlights the need for believers to engage in deep, passionate worship, gazing on the holiness, faithfulness, love, and purity of God, and anticipating the eternal worship in His presence.
Worship Out of a Pure Heart
By Bill McLeod1.6K47:54WorshipPSA 96:9JHN 4:20In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of worshiping God in spirit and truth. He shares a story about a man named Tom Skinner, who was initially dismissive of a preacher with poor English but had a life-changing encounter with God. The speaker emphasizes that worship is commanded by God but must be done in a way that God can respond to. He also mentions the statement "worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness" and highlights the need for a right heart before God.
Collection of a.w. Tozer's Prayers - Volume 4
By A.W. Tozer1.6K21:33PrayerPSA 96:9MAT 28:19MRK 16:15In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of speaking and preaching the word of God. He encourages the audience to have a renewed interest in the gospel and to actively work for the salvation of others. The preacher prays for a harvest of souls and urges the congregation to look forward and not backward in their faith. He also calls upon the Holy Spirit to bring life and power to their lives and to guide them in their journey with Christ.
The Throne of Grace
By Bill McLeod1.5K52:10GraceEXO 26:31PSA 29:2PSA 96:9ACT 2:37HEB 3:15HEB 4:13HEB 4:16In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of worshiping the Lord in the beauty of holiness rather than relying on superficial appearances. He shares the story of Duncan Campbell, a revivalist who experienced God's grace after being left for dead on the battlefield during World War I. The preacher also shares a personal anecdote about forgetting his pregnant wife at a store, but quickly moves on to discuss the power of the Word of God. He references Hebrews 4:12, highlighting how the Word is living, powerful, and able to discern the thoughts and intentions of the heart. The sermon concludes with examples of individuals being deeply impacted by the Word of God, leading to repentance and a recognition of their own sinfulness.
Practical Response Resulting From Our View of God
By Lou Sutera1.5K1:15:52Character Of God1KI 8:171KI 8:40PSA 96:9PSA 112:1PSA 119:38ROM 2:1ROM 11:20In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the power of God's presence in a gathering of 1,700 people. He describes moments of brokenness before God and the impact of a teenager sharing her testimony and song. The speaker emphasizes the importance of relying on God's guidance in such situations, unsure of how the crowd will respond. He also raises concerns about the music being recorded in the Christian rock genre, suggesting that it may reflect a diminishing view of God. The sermon concludes with a call to examine our response to the character of God, referencing First Kings chapter 8, verse 40.
Teach Us How to Worship
By Shane Idleman72649:16PSA 29:2PSA 96:9PSA 99:5ROM 12:11CO 9:27JAS 4:101PE 5:6This sermon emphasizes the importance of true worship, highlighting the need to remove hindrances like spiritual pride, unforgiveness, and distractions that prevent heartfelt worship. It stresses the significance of a broken and humble heart before God, calling for submission, prioritizing time with God, preparation through discipline, and the removal of worship blockers to experience a life of genuine worship and spiritual transformation.
Our Supreme Concern
By John Vissers60533:20ConcernPSA 96:3PSA 96:6PSA 96:9MAT 28:19ROM 15:20In this sermon, the speaker discusses the nature and motivation for mission. He starts by emphasizing the importance of declaring the praise and glory of God, as commanded in Psalm 96. Mission is not an option for the church, but an obligation. The speaker references the Great Commission in Matthew 28, where Jesus commands his disciples to go and make disciples of all nations. The sermon encourages listeners to have a passion for the glory of God and to participate in the great missionary task that God is leading in the world.
The Beauty of Holiness
By Thomas Reade0EXO 15:11PSA 96:9MAT 5:82CO 10:3EPH 2:8EPH 6:10HEB 11:1JAS 2:261PE 1:151JN 5:4Thomas Reade preaches on 'The Beauty of Holiness,' emphasizing the grand characteristic of the gospel of Christ as holiness and the importance of believers being a holy people. He highlights the difference between the world's morality and true holiness, which involves purity of heart and conformity to the divine image. Reade urges self-examination, prayer for divine illumination, and vigilance in the Christian warfare against indwelling sin and external foes, emphasizing the need for a living faith that works by love, purifies the heart, and overcomes the world.
The Sparkling Diamond in the Ring of Glory
By Thomas Brooks0WorshipHoliness Of GodEXO 15:11LEV 11:44PSA 30:4PSA 96:9ISA 6:3MAT 5:48HEB 12:141PE 1:161JN 1:5REV 4:8Thomas Brooks emphasizes the profound impact of God's holiness, illustrating how the seraphim's thrice-repeated declaration, 'Holy, holy, holy,' reflects both the supreme excellence of God's holiness and their deep admiration for it. He likens God's holiness to a sparkling diamond set in the ring of glory, highlighting its unmatched beauty and significance. The sermon calls believers to recognize and be captivated by the holiness of God, which should inspire a deeper reverence and worship.
The Perfections of God
By A.W. Tozer0Worship in HolinessGod's PerfectionEXO 15:111CH 16:29PSA 27:4PSA 29:2PSA 96:9ISA 6:3ROM 11:36HEB 12:281PE 1:16REV 4:8A.W. Tozer emphasizes the need for Christians to shift their focus from external religious practices to the internal and spiritual understanding of God's perfection and glory. He expresses a desire for the church to recapture the awe and majesty of God, which has been diminished in contemporary worship. Tozer calls for a revival of the biblical concepts of God's holiness and beauty, urging believers to preach, sing, and share these truths to experience true delight in worship. He believes that only what is holy can be truly beautiful, and that Christians should embrace the beauty of God's holiness in their lives.
They Are Founded on the Loveliness of the Moral Excellency of Divine Things.
By Jonathan Edwards0PSA 29:2PSA 96:9PSA 110:3DAN 4:13MAT 25:31MRK 8:38ACT 3:14ACT 4:27ACT 10:22REV 3:7REV 14:10Jonathan Edwards preaches about the foundation of holy affections, emphasizing that true holiness is primarily based on the moral excellency of divine things. He explains that moral excellency is not merely outward conformity to moral laws but the intrinsic beauty and sweetness of holiness. Edwards highlights that the beauty of all intelligent beings, including angels and humans, lies in their moral excellency or holiness, which is the essence of their loveliness. He concludes by stating that a genuine love for God and all divine things begins with a delight in their holiness, as it is the fundamental and essential aspect that leads to a true appreciation of all other attributes and perfections of God.
Worshiping the Giver
By A.W. Tozer0WorshipLove for God1CH 16:29PSA 96:9PSA 100:4PSA 145:3ISA 6:3MAT 22:37JHN 4:24ROM 12:1HEB 13:15REV 4:11A.W. Tozer explores the profound mystery of loving God, suggesting that our love for Him often stems from a deep, inexplicable connection facilitated by the Holy Spirit. He emphasizes that while gratitude for God's goodness is a valid reason for love, it represents a lower form of worship compared to the love that arises from recognizing God's inherent excellence. Tozer argues that true worship transcends gratitude and moves towards admiration of God's holy nature, enhancing the quality of our worship experience.
The Cure for Anxiety and Depression
By Shane Idleman0PSA 96:9JHN 4:24JHN 14:271TI 2:81PE 1:16Shane Idleman addresses the alarming rise in suicide rates, chronic stress, and mental health issues in America, emphasizing the detrimental impact of a society that has drifted away from God and His moral principles. He highlights the importance of genuine worship as a solution to addiction, depression, anxiety, and fear, pointing out that these issues often stem from a misaligned heart. Idleman stresses the necessity of prioritizing worship as a lifestyle, intertwined with holiness, as a means to draw closer to God and experience His healing and restoration.
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
beauty of holiness-- (Psa 29:2). fear . . . him-- (Psa 2:11).
John Gill Bible Commentary
O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness,.... See Gill on Psa 29:2, in this and the three preceding verses there is a manifest allusion to the form of addresses made to kings in the eastern nations; who being arrayed, and seated in a majestic manner, with all the marks of royal honour and dignity about them, whom their subjects approach with ascriptions of glory to them; bringing presents in their hands, and bowing down to the ground before them, as the word (r) for "worship" signifies; expressing the utmost awe and reverence of them, as in the next clause: fear before him, all the earth; or, as the Targum, "all the inhabitants of the earth;'' it is the duty of all men to fear the Lord; but none can fear him aright without his grace, or an heart given them to fear him: this respects the latter day, when the Jews shall seek the Lord, and fear him and his goodness; when all nations shall fear and worship him; when, from the rising of the sun to the going down of the same, the name of the Lord shall be great and tremendous among the Gentiles; see Hos 3:5. (r) "incurvate vos", Pagninus, Montanus, Junius & Tremellius, Piscator; "prosternite vos", Tigurine version.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
96:9 Worshipers should tremble in awe (96:4; see 18:7-15; 97:4) at the splendor of the Lord’s majesty and holiness (Heb 12:25).