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“Wholehearted Thanks”

The psalmist vows to give wholehearted thanks to the Lord for His great and marvelous works. The psalmist then concludes that wisdom comes from following the Lord.

The Book of

Book 1: Psalms 1-41 Book 2: Psalms 42-72 Book 3: Psalms 73-89 Book 4: Psalms 90-106 Book 5: Psalms 107-150 >> Thanks << >> Praise <<

Book 5: Psalms 107-150

Themes: Thanksgiving, Praise, Blessing, Righteousness Thanks: 30+ times; Praise: 60+ times Psalms: Psalms 113-118 Psalms of Ascents: Psalms 120-134 Psalms: Psalms 146-150 Thanks & Praise: RESPONSE terms

Psalm 111

 Often linked with  Similar in structure  Cause – Effect Relationship  Cause = Psalm 111  What God is Like  Effect = Psalm 112  What the Godly are Like

Acrostic Arrangement…  Hebrew alpha order: a b g d h w z x j y ...  22 letters in Hebrew alphabet  22 strophes or stanzas in Psalm 111  Each stanza begins with the next letter  Others include 9, 10, 35, 37, 112, 119, 145

Praise the LORD! I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart, Wholehearted In the company of the upright and in the assembly. Thanks Great are the works of the LORD; They are studied by all who delight in them. Splendid and majestic is His work; And His righteousness endures forever. Works of the He has made His wonders to be remembered; Lord The LORD is gracious and compassionate. He has given food to those who fear Him; He will remember His covenant forever. He has made known to His people the power of His works, In giving them the heritage of the nations. The works of His hands are truth and justice; All His precepts are sure. They are upheld forever and ever; They are performed in truth and uprightness. He has sent redemption to His people; Wisdom from the He has ordained His covenant forever; Lord Holy and awesome is His name. The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments; His praise endures forever.

Psalm 111 Wholehearted Thanks (1) Works of the Lord (2-9) Wisdom from the Lord(10)

Message… The psalmist vows to give wholehearted thanks to the Lord for His great and marvelous works . The psalmist then concludes that wisdom comes from following the Lord.

Wholehearted Thanks (vs. 1)

Praise the LORD! I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart, in the company of the upright and in the assembly.

Key Phrase: Praise the Lord!

Hallel-u-yah

Hallel = “praise” u = plural command Yah = Yah(weh)

Hallel-u-yah : (all of you) Praise Yah (weh )

Key Term: Thanks

yada = “thanks”

Root concept = to acknowledge Acknowledge sin = “confess” Acknowledge God = “give thanks”

I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart, in the company of the upright and in the assembly.

The psalmist’s thanksgiving is…  Wholehearted  Expressed before other believers

Works of the Lord (vss. 2-9)

▪ Great are the works of the LORD; They are studied by all who delight in them.

Great are the Works of the Lord… And they sang the song of Moses, the bond-servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, "Great and marvelous are Your works , O Lord God, the Almighty; Righteous and true are Your ways, King of the nations! Revelation 15:3

▪ Great are the works of the LORD; They are studied by all who delight in them.

Key Term: Studied

darash = “seek, inquire, search, study”

Participial form of “ darash ” is Midrash = a method of Jewish interpretation

Point: so great are the works of God that they must be inquired about!

They are studied...

This is the generation of those who seek Him… Psalm 24:6a

How blessed are those who observe His testimonies, who seek Him with all their heart. :2

▪ Great are the works of the LORD; They are studied by all who delight in them.

Key Term: Delight

“to have pleasure, delight”

Psalm 1:2 - But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and in His law he meditates day and night.

Psalm 112:1-2 – How blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who greatly delights in His commandments.

Psalm 111:3-9 Works of God: Person of God:

Splendid and majestic is His work; And His righteousness endures forever. He has made His wonders to be remembered; The LORD is gracious & compassionate. He has given food to those who fear Him; He will remember His covenant forever.

He has made known to His people the power of His works, in giving them the heritage of the nations. The works of His hands are truth and justice; All His precepts are sure. They are upheld forever and ever; They are performed in truth & uprightness.

He has sent redemption to His people; He has ordained His covenant forever;

Holy and awesome is His name.

Works of God: Person of God:  Splendid  Righteous  Majestic  Gracious  Wonderful  Compassion  Provision  Loyal  Powerful  Faithful/Sure Remember Him He Remembers

Great are the works of the LORD;

His Works & His Person cited…

SUMMATION: Holy and awesome is His name.

Holy and awesome is His name. Holy = “separate; distinct, uncommon” Awesome = “deep reverential regard” Name = “reputation; character”

And Mary said: "My soul exalts the Lord, and my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior…For the Mighty One has done great things for me; And holy is His name.” —:46-49

Wisdom from the Lord(10)

Psalm 111:10 The psalmist’s conclusion: The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments; His praise endures forever.

Key Term: Wisdom The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. chokmah = “skill” Skill for Living

The Wise Believer… gives wholehearted thanks as he seeks to understand the works and wisdom of the Lord.

Wise Men Still Seek Him

I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart, In the company of the upright and in the assembly. Great are the works of the LORD; They are studied by all who delight in them…

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments; His praise endures forever.

Psalm 111 Wholehearted Thanks (1) Works of the Lord (2-9) Wisdom from the Lord(10)