Psalms 99

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1 Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth. 2 Serve the Lord with gladness; come before his presence with exultation. 3 Know that the Lord he is God; he made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. 4 Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with hymns; give thanks to him, praise his name. 5 For the Lord is good, his mercy is for ever; and his truth endures to generation and generation.

What Is This Chapter About?

Theme: The Holiness and Exaltation of God

This chapter emphasizes the supremacy and holiness of God, calling believers to reverence and worship Him. The psalmist highlights God's righteous judgments and His exaltation above all nations. The central message of the chapter is to inspire awe and devotion towards God's majesty.

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Key Verse

Psalms 99:3 "Let them praise Your great and awesome name - He is holy!"

This verse is central to the chapter as it emphasizes the holiness of God's name and the importance of praising Him. The verse highlights the awe-inspiring nature of God's character, which is a recurring theme throughout the chapter. The key verse is also significant because it provides a call to action, encouraging believers to praise God's great and awesome name.

Key Words in Psalms 99

"holiness"

This word emphasizes God's transcendent and awe-inspiring character, which is the foundation of His throne and the reason for believers' reverence and worship.

"righteousness"

This word highlights God's justice and faithfulness, which are demonstrated in His interactions with His people throughout history.

"reign"

This word emphasizes God's sovereignty and dominion over all the earth, which is a recurring theme throughout the chapter.

"worship"

This word encourages believers to reverence and praise God, recognizing His holiness and majesty.

Christ in This Chapter

While Psalms 99 does not directly mention Christ, it foreshadows the coming of Jesus as the ultimate revelation of God's holiness and righteousness. In (Psalms 99:1), the psalmist declares that the Lord reigns, which is a theme that is later fulfilled in Christ's reign as King of kings. The chapter's emphasis on God's holiness and justice also points to Christ's role as the one who would ultimately fulfill God's righteous requirements. The connection between God's holiness and Christ's work is seen in (Psalms 99:5), where the psalmist exhorts the people to worship at God's footstool, which is a picture of the reverence and worship that Christ deserves as the holy Son of God. (John 1:1 · Hebrews 1:3)

Names of Deity

Names and pronouns referring to God are marked throughout the text.

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