January 8
Lesson 6 (KJV)
Praise God with a New Song
Devotional Reading: 1 Chronicles 16:23–34
Background Scripture: Psalm 96
Psalm 96
1 O sing unto the Lord a new song: sing unto the Lord, all the earth.
2 Sing unto the Lord, bless his name; shew forth his salvation from day to day.
3 Declare his glory among the heathen, his wonders among all people.
4 For the Lord is great, and greatly to be praised: he is to be feared above all gods.
5 For all the gods of the nations are idols: but the Lord made the heavens.
6 Honour and majesty are before him: strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.
7 Give unto the Lord, O ye kindreds of the people, give unto the Lord glory and strength.
8 Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come into his courts.
9 O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness: fear before him, all the earth.
10 Say among the heathen that the Lord reigneth: the world also shall be established that it shall not be moved: he shall judge the people righteously.
11 Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof.
12 Let the field be joyful, and all that is therein: then shall all the trees of the wood rejoice
13 Before the Lord: for he cometh, for he cometh to judge the earth: he shall judge the world with righteousness, and the people with his truth.
Key Verse
O sing unto the Lord a new song: sing unto the Lord, all the earth.
—Psalm 96:1
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. Summarize the implications of believing in one Creator God.
2. Explain the relationship between creation and worship.
3. Recount an experience when he or she was overawed by the majesty of God’s good creation.
Lesson Outline
Introduction
A. God’s Awesome Creation
B. Lesson Background
I. Necessary Praise (Psalm 96:1–6)
A. What to Do (vv. 1–3)
The Power of Song
B. Why to Do It (vv. 4–6)
The One Above All
II. Informed Worship (Psalm 96:7–9)
A. Glory and Strength (vv. 7, 8a)
B. Bring and Come (v. 8b)
C. Holiness and Fear (v. 9)
III. Ruling Lord (Psalm 96:10–13)
A. What to Say (v. 10)
B. What Must Happen (vv. 11, 12)
C. Why It Must Happen (v. 13)
Conclusion
A. All Creation Praise the Lord!
B. Prayer
C. Thought to Remember
HOW TO SAY IT
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Babylonian
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Bab-ih-low-nee-un.
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Davidic
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Duh-vid-ick.
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Septuagint
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Sep-too-ih-jent.
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Yahweh (Hebrew)
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Yah-weh.
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What Do You Think?
If you were to pick a positive title for a “new song” regarding a redemptive act, what would that title be?
Talking Points for Your Discussion
■ Regarding God’s help for your church
■ Regarding God’s help for you personally
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What Do You Think?
How can a church avoid the danger of allowing impersonal methods of proclaiming the gospel to replace personal contacts?
Talking Points for Your Discussion
■ Things to begin doing
■ Things to stop doing
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What Do You Think?
What are some ways to point out the idols of secular culture to unbelievers? To believers?
Talking Points for Your Discussion
■ Regarding idolatrous things
■ Regarding idolatrous attitudes
■ Regarding idolized people
■ Other
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What Do You Think?
What can you do this week to understand better the relevance of God’s holiness in worship?
Talking Points for Your Discussion
■ Scriptures you will read
■ Prayers you will pray
■ Mentors you will consult
■ Other
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What Do You Think?
Which Scriptures do you find helpful for needed reminders that God is still in control? Why?
Talking Points for Your Discussion
■ In “good times” (productive witness, job promotion, etc.)
■ In “bad times” (failed witness, job loss, etc.)
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Zorn, Walter D. et al. “Praise God with a New Song.” 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. 166. Print.
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