Children's Sermon on Psalm 8: How Majestic. Derek Kidner (Psalms 1-72 [IVP], pp. Psalm 8:3-4: Pulpit Commentary Homiletics "lord What Is Man?" I try to do it at least once each summer. First, it is the first hymn one encounters when reading the Psalms straight through. But Psalm 8 is unique in at least two ways. and the son of man, that thou visitest him? September 27, 2012 by Daniel Lowery. The Scripture gives many answers to this question. There are many examples of this type of psalm in the book of Psalms (for example, Psalms 93, 136, 150). His life, death, and resurrection make him, and him alone, worthy of all honor and glory. and he answers ( Isaiah 40:6), man is "grass" -- "All flesh is grass, and all the goodliness thereof is as the flower of the field." In my personal studies I have found psalms to be richer and more thought-provoking than I had ever realized. GOD IS MINDFUL. Psalm 8 is a hymn of praise. Sermons on Psalm 8:3,4. Each line of this treasured scripture passage points us to his Glory. June 16, 2019; Rev. God has designed us to find our greatest joy in lifting up praises to Him. In the 8th Psalm, Israel’s shepherd king exclaimed: “When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have established [I am constrained to ask]; What is man, that you are mindful of him, and the son of man that you visit [care for] him?” (3-4). Psalm 8 is a beautiful expression of worship to God and description of his majestic work in creation. For Sermon Central researchers: Over the next few days I will be posting a series of sermons on Psalms as time permits. Psalm 8:3-4 (Psalms 8:3-4) When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained; What is man, that thou art mindful of him? The psalms that immediately … Continue reading "Commentary on Psalm 8" This Psalm of David begins and ends with the same phrase, “O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth” (ESV). Sermon Series: God's Provision for Humanity. You see an uncountable number of bright stars from one horizon to another. Glory on Display - 2 Corinthians 4; Reconciled and Remaining - Colossians 1; Redeemed! Biblical Commentary (Bible study) Psalm 8 INTRODUCTION: While the superscription notes this psalm is for the use of the Chief Musician or choirmaster, the psalm itself is addressed to Yahweh. John Tapscott; Psalm 8:3,4; If you have the opportunity this summer, look up at the sky on a clear night, especially if you’re in the countryside. Some persons object to the inaccurate language of Scripture in regard to the sun's rising and setting, and other truths established by modern astronomy. The Vatican submitted the text of Psalm 8, making it the first Biblical text to reach the moon. Connection to unit theme: Jesus is King. It frames the content of the Psalm in the praise of the majesty of God. - 1 Peter 1; The Name of the King - Psalm 8; Scriptures: Psalm 8. I have done exactly what David was doing in the above verses. It really is amazing. This sermon does not examine a particular psalm, but makes observations about psalms in general. It is a hymn of praise throughout, expressing wonder that Yahweh has made people "a little lower than God" (v. 5) Ask David, "What is man?" 65-66) comments, This psalm is an unsurpassed example of what a hymn should be, celebrating as it does the glory and grace of God, rehearsing who He is and what He has done, and relating us and our world to Him; all with a masterly economy of words, and in a spirit of mingled joy and awe…. Ask the prophet Isaiah, "What is man?" To another 8, making it the first Biblical text to reach the moon Central researchers Over. The moon on psalms as time permits I will be posting a series of on. 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