MESSAGE OUTLINE

For August 18, 2024

“God is a Great and Gracious God”

 

Introduction 

Psalm 113:1-9 ESV

 

Key idea: We should always praise God, because He is great and He is gracious to the helpless person who calls on Him. 

 

I.    His servants are to praise Him at all times. V. 1-3

      A   We need to be stirred up to praise Him. 

      B.   His servants are the only ones who can praise Him. 

      C.   He alone is the object of our praise. 

      D.   We are to praise Him everywhere and all day. 

 

2.   We are to praise Him because He is great and gracious. V. 4-9

       A.   Because He is great v. 4-5

       B.   Because He is gracious. V. 6-9

 

Implied point: If you are poor and helpless, call upon the great God to be gracious to you. 

 

Conclusion: Who is like the Lord our God?