Which other scriptures emphasize the importance of blessing and praising God eternally? Psalm 89:52—The Gate to Forever Praise “Blessed be the LORD forever! Amen and Amen.” Old Testament Voices Joining the Chorus • 1 Chronicles 29:10-13 — “Blessed are You, O LORD… from everlasting to everlasting… we praise Your glorious name.” • Nehemiah 9:5 — “Stand up and bless the LORD your God from everlasting to everlasting.” • Psalm 34:1 — “I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise will always be on my lips.” • Psalm 103:1-2 — “Bless the LORD, O my soul… bless His holy name.” • Psalm 113:2-3 — “Blessed be the name of the LORD both now and forevermore… the name of the LORD is praised.” • Psalm 145:1-2 — “I will bless Your name forever and ever… every day I will bless You.” • Isaiah 24:14-16 — “From the ends of the earth we hear singing: ‘Glory to the Righteous One.’” • Daniel 2:20 — “Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, for wisdom and power belong to Him.” New Testament Echoes of Eternal Praise • Luke 1:68 — “Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, because He has visited and redeemed His people.” • Ephesians 1:3 — “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us… with every spiritual blessing.” • 1 Peter 1:3 — “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By His great mercy He has given us new birth…” • Hebrews 13:15 — “Through Jesus… let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise.” • Revelation 5:13 — “To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power forever and ever!” • Revelation 7:12 — “Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and strength be to our God forever and ever! Amen.” Why These Verses Matter Today • They reveal praise as an unbroken thread from Genesis to Revelation. • They anchor worship not in mood but in God’s eternal character. • They invite believers to join an everlasting song already resounding in heaven. Blessing and praising God eternally isn’t just a future hope; it’s a present calling woven through every page of Scripture. |
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