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The KJV International Sunday School Lesson, Outline

January 29
Lesson 9 (KJV)
Praise God with All Creation
Devotional Reading: Psalm 150
Background Scripture: Psalm 148
Psalm 148
1 Praise ye the Lord. Praise ye the Lord from the heavens: praise him in the heights.
2 Praise ye him, all his angels: praise ye him, all his hosts.
3 Praise ye him, sun and moon: praise him, all ye stars of light.
4 Praise him, ye heavens of heavens, and ye waters that be above the heavens.
5 Let them praise the name of the Lord: for he commanded, and they were created.
6 He hath also stablished them for ever and ever: he hath made a decree which shall not pass.
7 Praise the Lord from the earth, ye dragons, and all deeps:
8 Fire, and hail; snow, and vapour; stormy wind fulfilling his word:
9 Mountains, and all hills; fruitful trees, and all cedars:
10 Beasts, and all cattle; creeping things, and flying fowl:
11 Kings of the earth, and all people; princes, and all judges of the earth:
12 Both young men, and maidens; old men, and children:
13 Let them praise the name of the Lord: for his name alone is excellent; his glory is above the earth and heaven.
14 He also exalteth the horn of his people, the praise of all his saints; even of the children of Israel, a people near unto him. Praise ye the Lord.

Key Verse
Let them praise the name of the Lord: for he commanded, and they were created.
Psalm 148:5
Creation: A Divine Cycle
Unit 2: Praise from and for God’s Creation
Lessons 5–9
Lesson Aims
After participating in this lesson, each learner will be able to:
1. Identify the basis for praising God as Creator as set forth in Psalm 148:13, 14.
2. Explain the significance of creation’s praise of its Creator.
3. Write a brief ecological manifesto and note how it differs from a secular one.
Lesson Outline
Introduction
A. Compliments That Complement
B. Lesson Background
I. Praise from the Heavens (Psalm 148:1–6)
A. Sources (vv. 1–4)
B. Reasons (vv. 5, 6)
II. Praise from the Earth (Psalm 148:7–12)
A. Nonhuman Elements (vv. 7–10)
Ultimate Climate Change
B. Human Spectrum (vv. 11, 12)
“Nones” and “Dones”
III. Praise from God’s Chosen (Psalm 148:13, 14)
A. Excellence of Name (v. 13)
B. People of Israel (v. 14)
Conclusion
A. The Amazing Creator
B. Prayer
C. Thought to Remember
HOW TO SAY IT
Alleluia

A-leh-loo-yuh (a as in map).

Ezekiel

Ee-zeek-ee-ul or Ee-zeek-yul.

Hallelujah

Ha-leh-loo-yuh (a as in map).

Isaiah

Eye-zay-uh.

Jeremiah

Jair-uh-my-uh.

Yahweh (Hebrew)

Yah-weh.

Zephaniah

Zef-uh-nye-uh.



What Do You Think?
How can appreciation of the various senses of the word heavens (2 Corinthians 12:2) deepen our reverence for God?
Talking Points for Your Discussion
Concerning the abode of God
Concerning the solar system, galaxy, etc.
Concerning the earth’s atmosphere



What Do You Think?
What are some ways to counsel a person who blames “the randomness of the world” for his or her own problems?
Talking Points for Your Discussion
If the person accepts the authority of the Bible
If the person does not accept the authority of the Bible

 Zorn, Walter D., Charles R. Boatman, and Emily Henry. “Praise God with All Creation.” The KJV Standard Lesson Commentary, 2016–2017. Ed. Ronald L. Nickelson, Jim Eichenberger, and Margaret K. Williams. Vol. 64. Colorado Springs, CO: Standard Publishing, 2016–2017. 189. Print.


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