1. The Lord Reigns, Let the Earth Rejoice Psalm 97

2. The Majesty of God (1-6) The Lord reigns – Oft repeated in the psalms. No limit to His reign We should continually remind ourselves of that! His kingdom is NOW Col. 1:13, Heb. 12:28

3. The Majesty of God (1-6) Let the earth rejoice, multitude of isles be glad Nature declares His glory Psa. 19:1-4

4. The Majesty of God (1-6) Clouds of darkness surround Him - Scenes of awe cf. Ex. 19:16-20

5. The Majesty of God (1-6) Righteousness and justice the foundation of His throne His unwavering character Heb. 1:8-9

6. The Majesty of God (1-6) Fire goes before Him Power to consume, unstoppable! 2 Pet. 3:10-12

7. The Majesty of God (1-6) Lightenings light the world, earth trembles… Nature is subject to Him! Rom. 1:20

8. The Majesty of God (1-6) The heavens declare His righteousness, all peoples see His glory Psa. 19:1, 50:6

9. Shame of Idolatry (7-8) Idolatry always condemned Isa. 41:21-24 Isa. 44:18-20

10. Shame of Idolatry (7-8) Let ALL who serve idols be put to shame Carved images Relics and icons Ungodly ways Col. 3:5

11. Shame of Idolatry (7-8) Worship Him all you gods Zion hears and is glad - the righteous follow Him and rejoice in Him

12. Shame of Idolatry (7-8) You Lord are most high above ALL the earth Exalted FAR ABOVE all gods cf. Eph. 1:20-21 Phil. 2:9-11 Isa. 57:15

13. You who love the Lord (9-12) Hate evil! Do we hate evil? (Not the person, but the ways) Rom. 12:9 Jas. 4:7-10 Prov. 8:13 Prov. 6:16-19

14. You who love the Lord (9-12) Hate evil! Our motive – Love the Lord Jas. 1:12 1 Jn. 5:2-3 Psa. 119:104 2 Tim. 2:19

15. You who love the Lord (9-12) He preserves and delivers His saints 1 Pet. 1:4-5 2 Pet. 2:9

16. You who love the Lord (9-12) Light & gladness sown for the righteous Will we bring out that light? Matt. 5:14-16, Ac. 16:25, 5:41-42

17. You who love the Lord (9-12) Rejoice in the Lord, you righteous Phil. 4:4

18. You who love the Lord (9-12) Give thanks at the remembrance of His holy name 2 Cor. 4:15, Phil. 4:6, Col. 2:6-7

19. He reigns on the earth! Does He reign in your life?