The Beauty of Holiness (Ps. 96: 1-13)

● Praise the LORD’s beautiful actions (vv. 1-3) ▪ relevant actions—“new” (v. 1a) ▪ universal actions—“whole earth” (v. 1b) ▪ rescuing actions—“salvation” (v. 2) ▪ publicized actions—“publish” (v. 3)● Praise the LORD’s beautiful Person and presence (vv. 4-6) ▪ a beautiful importance—“worthy”/weight (v. 4a) ▪ a beautiful uniqueness—“above all gods” (v. 4b-5) ▪ a beautiful face—“surround” (v. 6a) ▪ a beautiful strength (v. 6b, see v. 7-9 below) ▪ a beautiful presence (v. 6c)● Worship the LORD’s beautiful reign (vv. 7-13) ▪ All people should worship the King’s reign of strength and beauty (vv. 7-9) ◦ by recognizing his reign (vv. 7-8a) ◦ by offering sacrificially to him (vv. 8b) –Rev. 21;24 ◦ by worshiping his beauty—“holy splendor” (v. 9a) ◦ by worshipping his strength—“stands firm” (vv. 9b-10a) ▪ All creation should worship the King’s reign of justice (vv. 10b-13) Dr. Jim R. Coleman