How does Psalm 115:18 connect with the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20? Text in View • Psalm 115:18 — “But it is we who will bless the LORD, both now and forevermore. Hallelujah!” • Matthew 28:19-20 — “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Shared Themes: Praise That Spreads and Never Ends • Constant timeline – “now and forevermore” (Psalm 115:18) – “to the end of the age” (Matthew 28:20) • Expanding audience – Psalmist’s resolve: “we … will bless the LORD” – Commission’s scope: “all nations” The Progression: From Worship to Witness 1. Psalm 115:18 sets the heartbeat—God’s people exist to bless Him without limit of time. 2. Matthew 28:19-20 supplies the strategy—carry that praise outward by making disciples, baptizing, and teaching. 3. Therefore, praising and proclaiming are inseparable; we enlarge the chorus of worship by obeying the Commission. Scriptural Echoes That Tie the Two Together • Psalm 96:3 — “Declare His glory among the nations, His wonderful deeds among all peoples.” • Isaiah 52:7 — proclamation of salvation is pictured as beautiful feet. • Romans 10:14-15 — preaching is required so others can call on the Lord. • Revelation 7:9-10 — the prophetic outcome: every tribe and tongue blessing God forever. These passages show that Psalm 115:18’s vision of endless praise is fulfilled through the missionary impulse commanded in Matthew 28:19-20. Practical Outworking Today • Engage — Share the gospel locally and globally so new voices join the eternal praise. • Baptize — Public identification with Father, Son, and Holy Spirit multiplies worshipers. • Teach — Ground new believers in Christ’s commands, ensuring praise remains “forevermore.” • Depend — Christ’s promise, “I am with you always,” empowers every step. Takeaway: Living Psalm 115:18 through the Great Commission Blessing the LORD is not confined to private devotion; it naturally overflows into disciple-making among all nations. Every act of evangelism, baptism, and teaching becomes a fresh “Hallelujah,” echoing Psalm 115:18 and marching confidently toward the day when the whole earth resounds with unending praise. |
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