EPISODE · Jun 26, 2026 · 7 MIN
Come, Let Us Sing: Worship, Obedience, and the God Who Reigns | Psalms 95–97
from Word for Word: The Bible · host Kevin Mooneyhan
Episode Overview What does real worship look like? In this episode we walk through Psalms 95 through 97. Psalm 95 opens with a joyful call to sing to the Lord, then turns serious, warning us not to harden our hearts the way Israel did in the wilderness. True worship, it reminds us, listens and obeys. Psalms 96 and 97 widen the view, calling every people and all of creation to celebrate God's righteous reign over the whole earth. Together they hold joy and reverence together, showing that worship is a whole-life response to the God who rules over all. Key Themes • Joyful worship and singing to God • The warning against hardened hearts • Worship that listens and obeys • God's righteous, universal reign • All creation invited to praise In This Episode You'll Discover • Why worship and obedience belong together • What Israel's wilderness failure teaches us • How God's reign reframes our daily lives • The connection between joy and reverence • The major lesson: true worship is a whole-life response to God Today's Scripture: Psalms 95–97 About the Podcast Word for Word: The Bible is a chronological Bible study podcast hosted by Kevin Mooneyhan that takes listeners through the entire Bible one chapter at a time. Each episode combines Scripture reading, historical context, theological insight, and practical application to help listeners understand God's Word and grow in their faith.
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In today's episode of Word for Word: The Bible, we explore Psalms 95–97, three songs that call us to worship the God who reigns over all. Psalm 95 invites us to sing for joy, but warns against hardening our hearts like Israel did in the wilderness, reminding us that true worship listens and obeys. Psalms 96 and 97 summon all creation and all nations to celebrate God's righteous, universal rule. Join Kevin Mooneyhan as we discover that worship is more than a song, it's a whole-life response of joy, reverence, and obedience to the King of all the earth.
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Come, Let Us Sing: Worship, Obedience, and the God Who Reigns | Psalms 95–97
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