Psalm 103 & 104, A Celebratory Song, "Bless the Lord, O my soul!" Charisse Compton, April 14, 2021

What does it mean to “bless” the Lord?

How does David bless the Lord in Psalm 103?
     With ALL that is within me.

     By remembering personal benefits:

• Forgives all our iniquity
• Heals all your diseases
• Redeems your life from the pit
• Crowns you with steadfast love and mercy
• Satisfies you with good

     By remembering community benefits:

• Justice
• Revelation
• Covenant
• Compassion
• Eternal Commitment
• Kingship

Who are the recipients of these benefits?

Who else blesses the Lord?

How does Psalm 104 relate to Psalm 103?

How does the psalmist of 104 bless the Lord?

• By marveling at God’s greatness
• By marveling at God’s creation
• By marveling at God’s provision
• By marveling at God’s judgment
• By recognizing God’s delight in his own work
• By celebrating God’s work
• By asking God to delight in his (the poet’s) work

How should we respond to God’s works?

• Forget not all his benefits!
• Offer your work as praise to God.