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Psalms 100:1-5

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Rejoice in the LORD

Ground for Rejoicing

Make a joyful noise to the Lord,

all the earth!

Serve the Lord with gladness!

Come into his presence with singing!

Know that the Lord, he is God!

It is he who made us,

and we are his;

we are his people,

and the sheep of his pasture.

Enter his gates with thanksgiving,

and his courts with praise!

Give thanks to him;

bless his name!

For the Lord is good;

his steadfast love endures forever,

and his faithfulness to all generations.

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Notes

Study Questions: 1. What is the connection between knowing truth and joyful living? What are some things that you know from God’s Word that have led you to live more joyfully? Truth sets me free to live joyfully ( John 8:32 ). Some truths for me that led to joy: God's sovereignty and love (Rom 8) 2. What reason(s) does the psalmist give for serving and singing to God in Psalm 100:1–2 ? What reason(s) does the psalmist give for thanking and praising him in Psalm 100:4 ? That God is God the LORD (v.3) That God made us (v.3) That we belong to Him (v.3) That He is our Shepherd (v.3) 3. “Right knowing leads to right affections, right affections lead to joyful acting, and joyful acting leads to God glorifying living.” Can you give a personal example of this chain playing out in your own life? Reflecting and spending time letting this very Psalm 100 sink into my heart, mind and soul. Knowing the greatness, goodness and care of God has led to my affections being joyful and peaceful. I notice I am more patient with those around me. And I notice I am more inclined to always ask how can I glorify God here, rather than what can I do. I am quite sure this slow slight change in me has been much to the relief of those around me. 4. How are we commanded to feel in Psalm 100 ? What are we commanded to do? To feel: Joy Glad Thankful To do: Produce joyful sounds Serve the LORD (with gladness) Come to the LORD singing Enter His gates Praise God Enter His courts Give thanks Bless His Name 5. What reasons does the psalmist give us for obeying? The reasons center around who God is, His role and character Role: God is God, LORD, Creator, Owner of us, Shepherd Character: Eternally Good, Steadfast Love (covenantal love first declared to Moses Ex 34), Faithful 6. When was the last time you felt the tension between how God commands you to feel and how you actually felt? What did you do (or what could you have done) to begin to resolve this tension? I think that this is a constant battle in me. The last time I felt this tension is just a split second ago. I am learning to do battle with my affections continually, coming to God in prayer, and asking for help to ground my affections in His truth of His Word. Takeaways Knowing God frees me to respond well to Him I pray that God indeed will give me the strength to know His love and good sovereignty (Eph 3:14 - 21)

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