A Lament for a Wicked World
Psalm 14:1-7
Key Verse: 14:7
Oh, that salvation for Israel would come out of Zion!
When the LORD restores the fortunes of his people,
let Jacob rejoice, let Israel be glad.
Date: Apr. 24, 2025
Question
What are the reasons for the second commandment?
Answer
The reasons for the second commandment are that God totally rules over us, that we belong to Him, and that He is eager to be worshipped correctly.
Reference Passages
1
Psalm 95:2-3
2 Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving;
let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise!
3 For the LORD is a great God,
and a great King above all gods.
Psalm 95:6-7
6 Oh come, let us worship and bow down;
let us kneel before the LORD, our Maker!
7 For he is our God,
and we are the people of his pasture,
and the sheep of his hand.
Today, if you hear his voice,
Psalm 96:9-10
9 Worship the LORD in the splendor of holiness;
tremble before him, all the earth!
10 Say among the nations, “The LORD reigns!
Yes, the world is established; it shall never be moved;
he will judge the peoples with equity.”
2
Exodus 19:5
Psalm 45:11
Isaiah 54:5
3
Exodus 34:14
1 Corinthians 10:22