What does "His marvelous deeds" in 1 Chronicles 16:24 mean for believers today? Verse for Study 1 Chronicles 16:24: “Declare His glory among the nations, His marvelous deeds among all peoples.” What “Marvelous” Signifies • Hebrew idea: works so extraordinary they inspire awe. • Encompasses every supernatural act God performs—past, present, future. • Springs from His holy, powerful, loving character. Survey of Marvelous Deeds in Scripture • Creation spoken into existence (Genesis 1; Psalm 19:1). • Red Sea parted and Israel delivered (Exodus 14; 15:11). • Wilderness provision—manna, water, guidance (Nehemiah 9:12-15). • Walls of Jericho fall (Joshua 6:20). • Covenant with David established (2 Samuel 7:8-16). • Incarnation, miracles, crucifixion, resurrection of Jesus (Luke 1:35; 24:6-7). • Pentecost and global church birth (Acts 2:11). • Ongoing preservation and growth of the church (Matthew 16:18). How Believers Experience Marvelous Deeds Today • New birth and transformed hearts (Ezekiel 36:26; 2 Corinthians 5:17). • Daily providence—every good gift (James 1:17). • Answers to prayer that defy explanation (Psalm 118:23). • Healing and deliverance in Christ’s name (Mark 16:20; Acts 4:30). • Gospel spreading to the ends of the earth (Matthew 24:14). • Certain hope of Christ’s return and bodily resurrection (1 Thessalonians 4:16-17). Practical Impact on Believers • Confidence: past wonders guarantee future promises (Hebrews 10:23). • Worship: marvel turns to praise (Psalm 96:3). • Testimony: every believer tells what God has done (Acts 1:8). • Mission: “among all peoples” fuels evangelism (Matthew 28:19-20). • Holiness: awe of God spurs obedience (1 Peter 1:15-16). • Hope: wonder-working God sustains us in trials (Romans 8:18-25). Simple Ways to Declare His Marvelous Deeds – Share Scripture stories of creation, exodus, cross, resurrection. – Tell personal salvation and answered-prayer testimonies. – Sing songs that recount God’s mighty acts (1 Chronicles 16:9). – Support missions reaching unreached peoples. – Post or record accounts of God’s work to encourage others. Living Reminder “His marvelous deeds” are living realities—revealing God’s glory, anchoring faith, and propelling worship and witness until the greatest marvel of all: the visible return of the Lord Jesus Christ. |
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