How does Psalm 109:30 connect with New Testament teachings on praising God? Psalm 109:30 in focus “ With my mouth I will thank the LORD profusely; in the midst of many I will praise Him.” What the psalmist models • Praise is spoken—“with my mouth.” • Praise is public—“in the midst of many.” • Praise is thankful—“I will thank the LORD profusely.” New Testament echoes of vocal praise • Hebrews 13:15: “Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name.” • Romans 10:9-10 links confession with salvation; praise naturally flows from confessed faith. • Revelation 7:10-12 shows redeemed saints crying out loud praise before God’s throne. New Testament echoes of public praise • Acts 2:46-47: believers met “daily…praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people.” • Colossians 3:16: “Teach and admonish one another…singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.” • Ephesians 5:19: “Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs.” New Testament echoes of thankful praise • 1 Thessalonians 5:18: “Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” • Philippians 4:6: prayer and thanksgiving guard the heart. • Luke 17:11-19: Jesus commends the one leper who returns to give thanks. How Psalm 109:30 and the New Testament fit together • Same priority: God desires audible, grateful proclamation. • Same setting: praise flourishes in the gathered community. • Same goal: God’s glory shines when His people publicly acknowledge His goodness. • Same means: our lips become instruments of grace, empowered by the Spirit (Ephesians 5:18-19). Living it out today • Speak out loud praise each day—let no blessing go unacknowledged. • Join with other believers; corporate worship magnifies God’s worth. • Let gratitude shape every conversation, mirroring the thankful heart of both David and the apostles. |
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