THE GOD YOU WORSHIP IS HOLY

THE GOD YOU WORSHIP IS HOLY Psalm 24:1–10 Bishop Derio Dotosme BACKGROUND OF THE PASSAGE Psalm 24 gives the idea of the holiness of God, particularly the Ark of the Covenant that only a qualified person will be able to carry. This is also the event where the Ark of the Covenant is being transferred from the house of Obed-Edom to Jerusalem for the permanent place of worship (2 Samuel 6). Chiastic Structure of the Text A – God is the Maker of the earth (vv. 1–2) B – God is holy and His requirements (vv. 3–4) C – God is the means of all blessings (vv. 5–6) B – God is worthy to be lifted up (vv. 7–8) A – God is the Mighty King of glory (vv. 9–10) 1. GOD IS THE MAKER OF THE EARTH (vv. 1–2) The earth is the Lord’s and the fullness thereof The world and those who dwell therein He founded it upon the seas He established it upon the rivers 2. GOD IS THE MOST HOLY (vv. 3–4) Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord? Who shall stand in His holy place? He who has clean hands and a pure heart Does not lift up his soul to what is false Does not swear deceitfully 3. GOD IS THE MEANS OF ALL THE BLESSINGS (vv. 5–6) You will receive blessing from the Lord You will receive righteousness from God of salvation You will find approval from God You will find the God of Jacob 4. GOD IS WORTHY TO BE LIFTED UP (vv. 7–8) Lift up your heads Lift up, O gates, ancient doors Let the King of glory come in He is mighty in battle 5. GOD IS THE MIGHTY KING OF GLORY (vv. 9–10) Lift up your heads, O gates and ancient doors Let the King of glory come in THE MESSAGE (THEOLOGY) OF THE TEXT God is the owner of the earth God is holy and requires holiness God is the source of all blessings God is worthy to be praised God is the King of glory CONCLUSION – THE GOD YOU WORSHIP Owns everything in this world Is holy and wants you to live for Him Wants to bless you and your generation Is your warrior, protector, and defender Is the King of glory—let Him come into your life Verses 1–6 – God is the Creator of the earth Verses 7–10 – God is the King of Glory