1. Out of Zion, Praise Him
Psalm 135

2. Another “Hallelujah” psalm
Virtually all in this psalm found in other places
A psalm that presents God 1) The God of Jacob; 2) God of gods; 3) God of creation; 4) God over our enemies: 5) God of love; 6) God contrasted with idols

3. 1 Peter 2:9 – that you may proclaim the praises of His name…
Hallelujah (1-14)
Praise the LORD
Praise the name of the LORD – see His name with honor and dignity. Reverence.
Exodus 20:7
1 Peter 2:9 – that you may proclaim the praises of His name…

4. Hallelujah (1-14) For the LORD is good (3-4)
He has chosen Jacob, Israel His special treasure
Good – His word – Hebrews 6:5, His will - Romans 12:2
Romans 2:4, 2 Thessalonians 1:11, Romans 11:22

5. Hallelujah (1-14)
A God above all gods (5)
Deuteronomy 10:17, Exodus 20:3 – no other gods before Me

6. Hallelujah (1-14)
He does as He pleases (6-7)
He is sovereign! Job 42:2, Isaiah 46:10
He is over nature and all things
He is NOT selfish – it pleases Him to do good Ezekiel 33:11, Isaiah 53:10, 1 Corinthians 1:21, Ephesians 1:5

7. Hallelujah (1-14) He has manifested His greatness (8-12)
History tells of Him – In Egypt – the 10th plague Signs and wonders against Pharaoh Defeating Sihon and Og in the wilderness Giving Canaan to Israel as a heritage

8. Hallelujah (1-14)
He name and fame endures(13)
His name is remembered and established.
Man has tried to destroy and discredit it but with no success
His power cannot be denied

9. Hallelujah (1-14)
He will judge His people with compassion (14)
Here is the confidence of His people – He will defend us and He will judge us and all

10. Other gods (15-18)
The works of men’s hands (15)
See Psalm 115:4-8
Mankind has always sought to worship something greater than themselves
When man creates idols – they are in man’s image – Romans 1:20-23, 25

11. Other gods (15-18)
Formed but powerless (16-17)
Body parts that do not work Giving them these parts will not make them work - Isaiah 40:18-20, 44:9-20
Those who make them are like them! Powerless and useless and awaiting to be destroyed

12. Other gods (15-18) What about idols today?
Some today create idols to bow before
But most idols are within us – our things, our prideful attitude, etc. Modernism, naturalism, worshipping nature, pantheism, etc.
These too cannot save!

13. Bless the LORD (19-21)
We must bless Him.
Speak well of Him, reverence Him, etc.
House of Israel, Aaron, Levi – the priests and the nation
You who fear Him, Bless the LORD

14. Bless the LORD (19-21)
Out of Zion – the place where He meets with His people!
He dwells in Jerusalem! The place where His people are.
Hallelujah!

15. Bless the LORD And He will bless you!