What other scriptures emphasize God's greatness and worthiness of praise? Psalm 48:1 — The Launch Point “Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised, in the city of our God, His holy mountain.” This single sentence sets the tone: God’s greatness is objective fact, and praise is the only fitting response. Scripture echoes that drumbeat from Genesis to Revelation. Old Testament Echoes of Majesty • Exodus 15:11 — “Who among the gods is like You, O LORD? Who is like You—majestic in holiness, revered with praises, performing wonders?” • 1 Chronicles 16:25 — “For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods.” • Nehemiah 9:5b — “Stand up and bless the LORD your God from everlasting to everlasting. Blessed be Your glorious name; may it be exalted above all blessing and praise.” • Psalm 95:3 — “For the LORD is a great God, a great King above all gods.” • Psalm 96:4 — “For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods.” • Psalm 97:9 — “For You, O LORD, are Most High over all the earth; You are exalted far above all gods.” • Psalm 145:3 — “Great is the LORD and greatly to be praised; His greatness is unsearchable.” • Psalm 150:2 — “Praise Him for His mighty acts; praise Him for His excellent greatness.” • Isaiah 25:1 — “O LORD, You are my God! I will exalt You; I will praise Your name! For You have worked wonders—plans formed long ago in perfect faithfulness.” • Jeremiah 10:6 — “There is none like You, O LORD. You are great, and Your name is mighty in power.” New Testament Crescendo • Luke 19:37–38 — Crowds praise Jesus: “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!” • Philippians 2:9–11 — Every knee will bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, “to the glory of God the Father.” • Romans 11:36 — “For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever! Amen.” • Ephesians 1:3 — “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms.” • Revelation 4:11 — “Worthy are You, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for You created all things, and by Your will they exist and came to be.” • Revelation 5:12 — “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and blessing!” Threads That Tie These Verses Together • God’s greatness is unrivaled—He stands “above all gods.” • Praise is not optional; it is the proper, continual response to who He is. • His greatness is displayed in creation, redemption, and His unsearchable wisdom. • The Old Testament anticipates and the New Testament fulfills the universal chorus of praise, centered in Christ. Living Out Psalm 48:1 Today 1. Recognize: Fill your mind daily with verses that proclaim His greatness. 2. Respond: Let praise move from Bible reading into spoken or sung worship. 3. Reflect: Trace God’s mighty acts in your own life and thank Him specifically. 4. Rehearse: Join with the global, timeless church by voicing Scripture itself—when we quote His Word, we echo heaven’s song. |
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