Memory Verse “Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, ‘Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?’ And I said, “Here am I. Send me!” Isaiah 6:8 (NIV) AUGUST 21, 2016 Committed to the Cause Additional Study References (Available in Resource Center) The Interpreter’s Bible Matthew Henry’s Commentary of the Whole Bible Baker Commentary on the Bible Manners and Customs of Bible Times Objectives Training Text — Psalm 96:1-13 Proclaim continuous praise to the Lord Develop a commitment to declare the goodness of God to those who do not know Missions Acknowledge the act that the Lord will judge the deeds of everyone
Transcript
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Memory Verse
“Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying,
‘Whom shall I send? And who will go for
us?’ And I said, “Here am I. Send me!”
Isaiah 6:8 (NIV)
AUGUST 21, 2016
Committed to the Cause
Additional Study References (Available in Resource Center)
The Interpreter’s Bible
Matthew Henry’s Commentary of the Whole Bible
Baker Commentary on the Bible
Manners and Customs of Bible Times
Objectives
Training Text — Psalm 96:1-13
Proclaim continuous praise to the Lord
Develop a commitment to declare the goodness of God to those who do not know
Missions
Acknowledge the act that the Lord will judge the deeds of everyone
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Definitions/Key People
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Biblical Perspective
Psalm 96:1-13 (New International Version)
Ascribe: to credit or assign, to attribute or think of as belonging to, such as a quality or characteristic
Majesty: the quality or state of a person which inspires awe or reverence in the beholder; applied often to God and God’s works.
Praise: To say good things about someone or something. God's people can offer praise to God in many ways, such as by singing, praying and also by living in obedience to the Word of God.
Righteousness: It is a judicial act of God, by which he pardons all the sins of those who believe in Christ, and accounts, accepts and treats them as righteous in the eye of the law. Doing what is right.
Salvation: Deliverance from the power or penalty of sin and destruction before God; redemption
Splendor: Magnificence, honor, glory
1 Sing to the Lord a new song;
sing to the Lord, all the earth. 2 Sing to the Lord, praise his name;
proclaim his salvation day after day. 3 Declare his glory among the nations,
his marvelous deeds among all peoples. 4 For great is the Lord and most worthy of praise;
he is to be feared above all gods. 5 For all the gods of the nations are idols,
but the Lord made the heavens. 6 Splendor and majesty are before him;
strength and glory are in his sanctuary. 7 Ascribe to the Lord, all you families of nations,
ascribe to the Lord glory and strength. 8 Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name;
bring an offering and come into his courts. 9 Worship the Lord in the splendor of his
[a] holiness;
tremble before him, all the earth. 10
Say among the nations, “The Lord reigns.” The world is firmly established, it cannot be moved; he will judge the peoples with equity. 11
Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad; let the sea resound, and all that is in it. 12
Let the fields be jubilant, and everything in them; let all the trees of the forest sing for joy. 13
Let all creation rejoice before the Lord, for he comes, he comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world in righteousness and the peoples in his faithfulness.
Footnotes: a. Psalm 96:9 Or Lord with the splendor of
Class Activity (Discussion Questions) 1. Describe ways in which the goodness of the Lord can be declared? (vv. 1-6) 2. What is the message about the Lord that should be shared with the world? (vv. 7-12) 3. What is the role that the Lord will fulfill upon His return? (v. 13)
Discussion Questions – Life Application:
1. How do you personally proclaim the majesty of the Lord?
2. Explain the relevance of this Psalm when witnessing to others.
3. Why is judgment a day of joy?
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Becoming a Disciple (Outside of Class Assignment)
Key Points
Every believer has the responsibility of sharing Jesus Christ with others. What can we do beyond simply sharing facts and information about God? How can we do so? Discuss this with at least two people. Tell the class about that exchange.
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A Community Church, “Where Friendship Is More Than A Word And Christ Is The Head”
Follow Up
Share your experience with your class or Discipleship Training partner.
Scripture for Next Week’s Lesson: Acts 16:11-15 (NIV)
