1. Praising His Works
Psalm 111

2. Hallelujah (1)
“Praise the Lord”
Is this word used with reverence today?
“With my whole heart” – Deut. 6:5, 10:12
In the assembly of the upright and in the congregation

3. The Great Works of the Lord (2-9)
“Works” – deeds, acts. Used 4-5 times in this psalm (3 different Hebrew words)

4. The Great Works of the Lord What are the works of the Lord?
Creation
Man
His word
His promises fulfilled
Miracles
His grace
Provisions
Etc.

5. The Great Works of the Lord (2-9)
His works are:
Great – magnificent, immense, substantial (cf. Eph. 1:19)
Honorable - splendid – Psa. 145:4-5, 8:1
Glorious – majestic, Psa. 29:4, 8:5 (Heb. 2:5-8)
Wonderful works - miraculous

6. The Great Works of the Lord (2-9)
His works are:
Remembered – God Keeps His promises
Declared – told, explained, reported – Isa. 46:8-10, Psa. 86:8-10
Powerful – “In giving them heritage among the nations”
Verity (truth, faithful) firm, constant, durable – Isa 55:11, cf. Matt. 24:35

7. The Great Works of the Lord (2-9)
His works are:
Justice –Judgment – fair Rom. 3:26
Sure – trustworthy, worthy to be obeyed – cf. 2 Tim. 3:16,17
Everlasting – it will stand forever.
Done in truth (verity)
Uprightness – straight, right

8. The Great Works of the Lord (2-9)
How man responds:
They are studied – considered 1 Pet 1:10-12, Psa. 104:24 Psa. 1:1-2, 119:97, 8:1-3
They are remembered – the godly remember Him! Respect His ways
With good understanding (10) – Eph. 5:7
Obeyed (10) - 1 John 2:3, 5:3, Rev. 22:14

9. Holy and Awesome (9)
Understanding God leads to a healthy attitude toward Him
Respect, reverence, Heb. 12:28
KJV, “Holy and reverend is His name” Only time in KJV
Hebrew word used frequently (47x) – fearful, dreadful, terrible. Awesome – other versions
Do we hold His name in reverence
Concerning titles – Matt. 23:6-10

10. The beginning of wisdom Prov. 1:7, 9:10
The fear of the Lord (10)
The beginning of wisdom
Prov. 1:7, 9:10
When we have this attitude, we WILL obey Him
That will result in praise – both in this life and in the life to come

11. Let us praise His wonderful works both in word and deed