"GOOD NEWS" DOESN'T JUST START IN THE NEW TESTAMENT

In the Psalms, we see God's people look beyond their earthly reality to find renewed perspective in God's True Reality. Today we'll see how Psalm 96 calls God's people to declare the Good News that the True God is on the Throne of the world. While we typically think of "sharing the good news" as a New Testament challenge, here we see it as a privilege extended to God's people long before the coming of Christ. What is revealed as the Good News? The True God reigns above all gods. (v. 4-5) This world is not random and chaotic. The True God reigns. Rival gods are mere idols. (v. 5) This world is in upheaval because its people are turning from the true God to gods that are no gods at all. (Mt. 9:36) The True God will bring about the restoration of the world and its people. (9-10) This restoration has been made possible through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. (2 Cor. 5:18-19) What is revealed as God's Heart? God wants all people to be restored to Him. (vs. 7-10) God offers this restoration, yet calls people to respond. God desires that His people become bearers of His Good News. (vs. 11-13) Through their transformed lives and involvement in His restoring work. Through their conversation. (vs. 2-3, 2 Cor. 5:20)