PSALM 149 Song of the Sword THESIS: Songs are designed to anticipate Christs reign

I. THE SONG, 1-3 A. Theme from the Mouth, 1 B. Throng and Its Music, 2-3 1. O, What a King! 2 2. O, How We Sing! 3 II. THE SAINTS, 4-5 A. Beauty, 4 B. Blessing, 5 III. THE SWORD, 6-9 A. Trusting in the Sword, 6 In our heart In our hand B. Thrusting with the Sword, 7-8 1. In Vengeance, 7-8 2. As Viceroys, 9

Cross-References:
Genesis 9:6 6Whoso sheddeth mans blood, by man shall his blood be shed: for in the image of God made he man. Matthew 18:20 20For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them. Luke 12:32 32Fear not, little flock; for it is your Fathers good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Matthew 16:18 18And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. Matt 28:20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen. Isaiah 50:6 6I gave my back to the smiters, and my cheeks to them that
plucked off the hair: I hid not my face from shame and spitting.

Notes:

Ephesians 6:17 17And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: Hebrews 4:12 12For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. Romans 16:20 20And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.

NEW SONGS IN PSALMS Psalm 33:3 3Sing unto him a new song; play skilfully with a loud noise. Psalm 40:3 3And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the LORD. Psalm 96:1 1O sing unto the LORD a new song: sing unto the LORD, all the earth. Psalm 98:1 1O sing unto the LORD a new song; for he hath done marvellous things: his right hand, and his holy arm, hath gotten him the victory. Psalm 144:9 9I will sing a new song unto thee, O God: upon a psaltery and an instrument of ten strings will I sing praises unto thee.

PSALM 146 147 148 149 150

PSALMS 1-41 42-72 73-89 90-106 107-150

A PENTATEUCH OF PRAISE BOOK THEME: PRAISE Genesis For man ruling Exodus From Israel redeemed Leviticus From the sanctuary Numbers For the nations judged Deuteronomy For God fulfilling his word The Pentateuch (Five Books)
BOOK Genesis Exodus Leviticus Numbers Deuteronomy SUBJECT Man Israel Temple Earth Word THEME Sorrow Dispersion Ruin Misery Faithfulness PURPOSE Blessing Redemption Communion Direction Deliverance

Key Thot:

It is the praising person who is the prevailing person