Sept 16 - Psalm 95:6-7

O come, let us worship and bow down,

let us kneel before the Lord, our Maker!
For he is our God,

and we are the people of his pasture,

and the sheep of his hand.

Psalm 95-6-7

 

A few years ago, my son, Robbie, went to a Christian music camp.

 

While there, one of his new friends wrote a beautiful song. The songwriting professional suggested a change, however. He suggested wrapping the song around Scripture.

 

He said, “It’s good to sing what you think about God … if you’re theology is good. But what happens if it’s off by even a few degrees. You may beautifully sing people astray. Therefore, build your songs around scripture.”

 

With that in mind … have you sung with us, therefore, these verses from Scripture?

 

This verse (and therefore this song) is obviously a call to prayer and worship: “O Come, let us worship and bow down.” But it’s more than that …

 

It tells us why we should worship! In a few short words, Scripture (and thus, this song) tell us …

 

·         that God is our leader and protector (the shepherd image is clear)

·         that God is wants to provide (his goal is to give us a safe and fertile pasture)

·         that we are his sheep (therefore, we are to follow him).

 

Do you see the richness in Scripture. (Contrasted to the shallowness of so many human lyrics.)

 

Let us, as yesterday’s verse suggested, sing praise. But more than that, let us sing Scripture.

 

In Christ’s Love,

a guy who bets you’ve memorized

more Scripture than you know!

See if you know …

 

·         Matthew 6:33..........."Seek ye first the kingdom of God"

·         Psalm 51:10……. “Create in Me, a Clean Heart, O God”

·         John 6…………..”I am the Bread of Life”

·         Luke 1…………..”My Soul Proclaims Your Greatness, O God”

·         Psalm 42................"As a deer panteth for the water"

·         Revelation 4:11........"Thou art worthy"

·         Psalm 27................The Lord is my light and my salvation"

·         Psalm 34................"I will bless the Lord at all times"

·         Psalm 103.............."Bless the Lord O my soul"

·         Psalm 104:33.........."I will sing unto the Lord as long as I live"

·         Psalm 92:1............."It's a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord"

·         Gal 2:20................."It is no longer I that liveth, but Christ that liveth in me"

·         1Jn 4:4.................."Greater is He that is in me"

·         Psalm 100:4........."I will enter His gates with thanksgiving"

·         Isaiah 60:1............"Arise, shine for the Light has come"

·         Isaiah 55:12.........."Trees of the field"

·         Psalm 18:46........."O magnify the Lord"

·         Psalm 68:1.........."So rise and shine, and give God the glory"

·         Psalm 89:1 ……….”I will Sing of Mercies”

·         Isaiah 43:1-5 ……….”Isaiah 43” (When you pass through the waters …)

·         1 John 4:7-8……….”Beloved, Let us Love One Another.”

·         2 Corinthians 2:9…….”Your Grace is Enough”

·         Psalm 30:12 ……. “Forever [Give Thanks to the Lord.”

·         Revelation 12:13 …..”Crown Him with Many Crowns”

·         2 Chronicles 2:5 …. “How great is our God”

·         Psalm 111:1………”Praise Ye the Lord”

·         Lamentations 3:20-23…..”Great is Thy Faithfulness”

·         Isaiah 63:1…………”Mighty to Save”

·         Psalm 27:1……….”Whom Shall I Fear [God of Angel Armies]”

·         Isaiah 6:3, Rev 4:8 ……..”Holy, Holy, Holy”

·         and on and on it goes!!!

·         Do you know more scripture than you realize?!!!