98:1 O sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things. His
right hand and his holy arm have gotten him victory.
98:2 The LORD has made known his victory; he has revealed his vindication in the sight
of the nations.
98:3 He has remembered his steadfast love and faithfulness to the house of Israel. All
the ends of the earth have seen the victory of our God.
98:4 Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and
sing praises.
98:5 Sing praises to the LORD with the lyre, with the lyre and the sound of melody.
98:6 With trumpets and the sound of the horn make a joyful noise before the King, the
LORD.
98:7 Let the sea roar, and all that fills it; the world and those who live in it.
98:8 Let the floods clap their hands; let the hills sing together for joy
98:9 at the presence of the LORD, for he is coming to judge the earth. He will judge
the world with righteousness, and the peoples with equity.
Remember the passage in Exodus where it says, "Take heed lest when you come into
the promised land you say, my strength and the power of my arm have gotten me this."
And when we do get to say, hey, it was God's strength all along, what happens? An eruption
of joy!
kbc in sc
To kbc in sc:
Please site the Exodus scripture you have quoted. It has given me an inspiration but I can not find it in scripture anywhere. Thanks!
Mgc in Lou.Ky.
To mgc in Lou.Ky:
Try Deut.8:17
Rev. Maggie
I'm going to preach on this Psalm on Sunday. If anyone has ever preached a Psalm, I'd like to know how you approached it. My first thoughts are to really get the congregation saying this Psalm like they mean it. Ususally responsive readings are monotone. We'll repeat it a few times and, heck, maybe someone will dance.
Exegetically speaking i'll talk about form and function of this kind of Psalm, then maybe share a story about huge groups of people praising god--when the floods and the hills seem to be singing for joy.
Zack in Atl.
Maybe you could Sing "Faith Is the Victory" First and then go into this reading. Ask your people to feel the power of this song and then transfer that power into the reading of Psalm 98... Just a thought. LPinPA
I don't normally try to tie a sermon into a holiday unless it goes but when I read this passage & thought of Memeoril day I began thinking how this Psalm of praise & thanksgiving is really what Memorial day is all about. we remember with praise & thanksgiving all those who have gone on before us. Isn't it time we also give praise & thanksgiving to the One who created & placed us together so that we may enrich each others lives & help one another on this journey of faith. And should we also not give praise & thanksgiving to the One who truly has gone before us!
"O sing to the Lord a new song, for He has done marvelous things." May we sing for all that we have been given!
mary in WV
I am doing a whole sermon series on the Psalms. It is called Resurrections fruits. I have been using all of the Psalm (Psalter) passages during the Easter Season. A reflection on how the faith community can use the psalter as a way of celebrating the gift of the Resurrection. I have begun to look at the this week's lection, and will be seeing how Memorial day ties into the first verse of Psalm 98 "Sing unto the Lord a new song." The fruit (blessing) I am sharing this week is "Creation."
Shalom ,
Pasthersyl
O sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things. His right hand and his holy arm have gotten him victory. The LORD has made known his victory; he has revealed his vindication in the sight of the nations.
I am drawn to the relationship of God and state (Yaweh and Israel) in this passage. The victory to me sounds like a major battle was won against some middle eastern foe, and God blessed the people, so they are praising God's hand in temporal matters.
I opened our county commissioners monthly meeting last tuesday with a inspirational message and a prayer. I was surprised there was still room for God's presence in the secular arena. Very few people paid attention to my message about leading with love and servant leadership. Most shuffled papers and got ready for the fights. I hope God's small still voice reached the power of the state in some way.
Zack in Atl.
In our ever changing world it seems that a "new song" is needed! I'm going to challenge my people to think about changing their song (lives) so that the Mighty One who is victorious may ever be praised. I heard someone on television say
"Most of us have enough of Jesus to make it into heaven but the question is whether we have enough of Jesus to live in victory."
LMM in Columbus
Sometime is not a new song that is fresh remembrance
of the old. We have allow our spirith to become
lifeless and dry. But if renew our spirits our song
will fresh, powerful and liberating.
And I am checking out the postings...uh-oh!!!!!! My thoughts are about teaching new hymn /songs and
having those new songs rejected.... At one time even "Rock of Ages" was a new hymn......
REVPE In NY
