How does Deuteronomy 32:3 connect with Psalm 29:2 on God's glory? Text in Focus • Deuteronomy 32:3: “For I will proclaim the name of the LORD. Ascribe greatness to our God!” • Psalm 29:2: “Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness.” Shared Vocabulary, Shared Mission • “Ascribe” (Hebrew nāṯan) in both passages means to give, attribute, or assign. • “Name of the LORD” appears in both, anchoring glory to God’s revealed character. • Deuteronomy calls Israel to proclaim; Psalm calls all creation to the same response. Unified Call to Worship 1. Declare who God is (Deuteronomy 32:3). 2. Attribute to Him the glory that is already His (Psalm 29:2). 3. Move from proclamation to adoration—speech becomes worship. Dimensions of God’s Glory Highlighted • Greatness (Deuteronomy 32:3) – His unmatched power and majesty. • Holiness (Psalm 29:2) – His moral perfection and utter distinctness. • Both passages present glory as objective reality, not human opinion. Other Scriptures Echo the Theme • 1 Chronicles 16:29 – “Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; bring an offering and come before Him.” • Isaiah 42:8 – “I am the LORD; that is My name! I will not give My glory to another.” • Revelation 4:11 – “You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power.” Practical Takeaways • Speak out God’s greatness daily—let praise be verbal and public. • Let worship flow from truth: focus on His name, character, and deeds. • Honor His holiness by pursuing personal holiness (1 Peter 1:15-16). • Resist glory-stealing in any form; direct every accolade back to Him (1 Corinthians 10:31). |
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