Hallelujah 11 16 14 I What Does HALLELUJAH

Hallelujah! 11 -16 -14

I. What Does “HALLELUJAH” Mean? A. “Halal” B. “Jah”

II. PRAISE THE LORD! A. In a Circumstance 1. 2. 3. (all passages from Psalm) When running for my life (7: 17) Now I stand on solid ground (26: 12) God heard my cry of mercy (28: 6 -7) *

II. PRAISE THE LORD! Psalm 28: 6 -7 6 Praise the LORD! For he has heard my cry for mercy. 7 The LORD is my strength and shield. I trust him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy. I burst out in songs of thanksgiving.

II. PRAISE THE LORD! A. In a Circumstance 1. 2. 3. 4. (all passages from Psalm) When running for my life (7: 17) Now I stand on solid ground (26: 12) God heard my cry of mercy (28: 6 -7) * He has shown me the wonders of His unfailing love (31: 21 -22) *

II. PRAISE THE LORD! Psalm 31: 21 -22 Praise the LORD, for he has shown me the wonders of his unfailing love. He kept me safe when my city was under attack. 22 In panic I cried out, “I am cut off from the LORD!” But you heard my cry for mercy and answered my call for help. 21

II. PRAISE THE LORD! A. In a Circumstance 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. (all passages from Psalm) When running for my life (7: 17) Now I stand on solid ground (26: 12) God heard my cry of mercy (28: 6 -7) * He has shown me the wonders of His unfailing love (31: 21 -22) * When in deep grief over my own sin (51: 15) Recounting the history of our nation (105: 1 -45) As I meet with God’s people (111: 1 -2) In the house of the Lord (116: 19) God did not let our enemies’ teeth tear us apart (124: 6)

II. PRAISE THE LORD! B. Description of God 1. 2. 3. 4. (all passages from Psalm) Who lives from everlasting to everlasting (41: 13) Who is on my side (56: 9) Who keeps His promises (56: 10) Who carries us in His arms (68: 19 -20) *

II. PRAISE THE LORD! Psalm 68: 19 -20 Praise the Lord; praise God our savior! For each day he carries us in his arms. Interlude 20 Our God is a God who saves! The Sovereign LORD rescues us from death. 19

II. PRAISE THE LORD! B. Description of God 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. (all passages from Psalm) Who lives from everlasting to everlasting (41: 13) Who is on my side (56: 9) Who keeps His promises (56: 10) Who carries us in His arms (68: 19 -20) * Who is the Source of Life (68: 26) Who alone does such wonderful things (72: 18 -19) *

II. PRAISE THE LORD! Psalm 72: 18 -19 Praise the LORD God, the God of Israel, who alone does such wonderful things. 19 Praise his glorious name forever! Let the whole earth be filled with his glory. Amen and amen! 18

II. PRAISE THE LORD! B. Description of God 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. (all passages from Psalm) Who lives from everlasting to everlasting (41: 13) Who is on my side (56: 9) Who keeps His promises (56: 10) Who carries us in His arms (68: 19 -20) * Who is the Source of Life (68: 26) Who alone does such wonderful things (72: 18 -19) * Who is good and whose faithful love endures forever (106: 1) 8. Who has great love and does wonderful things (107: 8, 15, 21) 9. Who gives the childless woman a family (113: 9) 10. Who has powerful, unfailing love (117: 1 -2) *

II. PRAISE THE LORD! Psalm 117: 1 -2 1 Praise the Lord, all you nations. Praise him, all you people of the earth. 2 For his unfailing love for us is powerful; the Lord’s faithfulness endures forever. Praise the Lord!

II. PRAISE THE LORD! B. Description of God 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. (all passages from Psalm) Who lives from everlasting to everlasting (41: 13) Who is on my side (56: 9) Who keeps His promises (56: 10) Who carries us in His arms (68: 19 -20) * Who is the Source of Life (68: 26) Who alone does such wonderful things (72: 18 -19) * Who is good and whose faithful love endures forever (106: 1) 8. Who has great love and does wonderful things (107: 8, 15, 21) 9. Who gives the childless woman a family (113: 9) 10. Who has powerful, unfailing love (117: 1 -2) * 11. Who is my Rock; Who trains my hands and fingers for war (144: 1 -2) *

II. PRAISE THE LORD! Psalm 144: 1 -2 1 Praise the Lord, who is my rock. He trains my hands for war and gives my fingers skill for battle. 2 He is my loving ally and my fortress, my tower of safety, my rescuer. He is my shield, and I take refuge in him. He makes the nations submit to me.

II. PRAISE THE LORD! C. Self-Talk 1. At all times, I will (34: 1) * (all passages from Psalm)

II. PRAISE THE LORD! Psalm 34: 1 1 I will praise the LORD at all times. I will constantly speak his praises.

II. PRAISE THE LORD! C. Self-Talk 1. 2. 3. (all passages from Psalm) At all times, I will (34: 1) * With all of my heart, with all of me (103: 1) May I never forget the good things He does for me (103: 2) *

II. PRAISE THE LORD! Psalm 103: 2 2 Let all that I am praise the LORD; may I never forget the good things he does for me.

II. PRAISE THE LORD! C. Self-Talk 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. (all passages from Psalm) At all times, I will (34: 1) * With all of my heart, with all of me (103: 1) May I never forget the good things He does for me (103: 2) * Let all that I am (104: 1 -35) I will (145: 21) As long as I live (146: 2) With my dying breath (146: 2)

II. PRAISE THE LORD! D. Encouraging Others (all passages from Psalm) 1. Godly people: sing praise (33: 2) 2. People not yet born: notice God’s acts and praise (102: 18 -22) *

II. PRAISE THE LORD! Psalm 102: 18 -22 18 Let this be recorded for future generations, so that a people not yet born will praise the LORD. 19 Tell them the LORD looked down from his heavenly sanctuary. He looked down to earth from heaven 20 to hear the groans of the prisoners, to release those condemned to die. 21 And so the LORD’s fame will be celebrated in Zion, his praises in Jerusalem, 22 when multitudes gather together and kingdoms come to worship the LORD.

II. PRAISE THE LORD! D. Encouraging Others (all passages from Psalm) 1. Godly people: sing praise (33: 2) 2. People not yet born: notice God’s acts and praise (102: 18 -22) * 3. Angels who carry out His plans (103: 20 -21) *

II. PRAISE THE LORD! Psalm 103: 20 -21 20 Praise the LORD, you angels, you mighty ones who carry out his plans, listening for each of his commands. 21 Yes, praise the LORD, you armies of angels who serve him and do his will!

II. PRAISE THE LORD! D. Encouraging Others (all passages from Psalm) 1. Godly people: sing praise (33: 2) 2. People not yet born: notice God’s acts and praise (102: 18 -22) * 3. Angels who carry out His plans (103: 20 -21) * 4. Everything created (103: 22) 5. All servants of the Lord (113: 1) 6. All nations; all people (117: 1 -2) *

II. PRAISE THE LORD! Psalm 117: 1 -2 1 Praise the LORD, all you nations. Praise him, all you people of the earth. 2 For his unfailing love for us is powerful; the LORD’s faithfulness endures forever. Praise the LORD!

II. PRAISE THE LORD! D. Encouraging Others (all passages from Psalm) 1. Godly people: sing praise (33: 2) 2. People not yet born: notice God’s acts and praise (102: 18 -22) * 3. Angels who carry out His plans (103: 20 -21) * 4. Everything created (103: 22) 5. All servants of the Lord (113: 1) 6. All nations; all people (117: 1 -2) * 7. Those who serve at night in the house of the Lord (134: 1) 8. Those who see God’s goodness: celebrate Him with music (135: 3) 9. Israel, priests, Levites, all who fear the Lord (135: 1921)

Hallelujah! I. WHAT DOES “HALLELUJAH” MEAN? A. “Halal” B. “Jah” II. PRAISE THE LORD! A. In a Circumstance B. Description of God C. Self-Talk D. Encouraging Others