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IIT UBF - University Bible Fellowship at IIT

The Earth is the Lord's

Date: Apr. 14, 2021

Passage

Psalm 24:1-10

The King of Glory

A Psalm of David.

24:1   The earth is the LORD’s and the fullness thereof,
    the world and those who dwell therein,
2   for he has founded it upon the seas
    and established it upon the rivers.
3   Who shall ascend the hill of the LORD?
    And who shall stand in his holy place?
4   He who has clean hands and a pure heart,
    who does not lift up his soul to what is false
    and does not swear deceitfully.
5   He will receive blessing from the LORD
    and righteousness from the God of his salvation.
6   Such is the generation of those who seek him,
    who seek the face of the God of Jacob. Selah
7   Lift up your heads, O gates!
    And be lifted up, O ancient doors,
    that the King of glory may come in.
8   Who is this King of glory?
    The LORD, strong and mighty,
    the LORD, mighty in battle!
9   Lift up your heads, O gates!
    And lift them up, O ancient doors,
    that the King of glory may come in.
10   Who is this King of glory?
    The LORD of hosts,
    he is the King of glory! Selah

Key Verse: Psalm 24:1

A Psalm of David.

The earth is the LORD’s and the fullness thereof,
the world and those who dwell therein,

1. Those who seek God's face (1-6)

The LORD is the creator of the heavens and the earth. He is the owner of all things. David saw that we are called to come to God, to meet him in his holy place. The blessed ones are those who come to God with trust in him, who cleanse their minds and hearts trusting that the LORD will receive them and bless them. The LORD blesses those who seek him with vindication and with his salvation. He blesses the generation that seeks his face. He is God our Savior.

2. Who is this King of glory? (7-10)

The LORD is the King of glory. He has revealed himself from ancient times. The question, 'Who is the King of glory?', calls us to seek the one who is eternal, at the same time who reveals himself-his glory-in all things, including our life when we seek him. He is the LORD Almighty, who reveals his glory as the sovereign Creator. At the same time, he is the LORD who comes very personally to all who seek him, revealing himself as their personal Savior.

Prayer: LORD, help me to seek you with a pure hope. Help me to trust you as the King of glory and as the one who comes and saves me.

One Word: That the King of glory may come in

We Are Your Sheep, Lord

Psalm 79:1-13

Key Verse: 79:13

But we your people, the sheep of your pasture,
will give thanks to you forever;
from generation to generation we will recount your praise.

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