A Psalm of Adoration: Psalm 96-Supplication through the Scriptures
A Psalm of Adoration Psalm 96 And they sang a new song, saying, “Worthy are you to take the scroll and to open its seals, for you were slain, and by your blood you ransomed people for God from every tribe and language and people and nation, and you have made them a kingdom and priests to our God, and they shall reign on the earth.” Revelation 5:9-10 Psalm 96 is a psalm of worship and adoration. Worship is “focusing on and responding to God…[it is] the God-centered focus and response of the inner man; it is being preoccupied with God” (Whitney). Worshiping God can be done with our whole lives and throughout the whole day as we live our lives unto His glory. However, there ought to be times throughout our week where we set aside time to really focus solely on our Lord. These times include both public and private worship. Public worship is gathering together with other believers and singing praises together to the Lord and hearing the preaching of His Word. Private worship a...