What does "all the earth" imply about the scope of worship?

All the earth — the reach of God’s invitation

Psalm 66:1: “Shout for joy to God, all the earth!”

Psalm 100:1: “Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth!”

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Who is included?

• Every nation, tribe, and language—no geographic or ethnic limit

• Every individual—young and old, rich and poor, believer and skeptic alike

• All creation—land, sea, sky, and every living thing (cf. Psalm 148:7-12)

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Why the call is universal

• God is Creator of all (Genesis 1:1); therefore all owe Him praise

• His reign is global, not regional (Psalm 97:1)

• Christ’s redemption is offered to “people from every tribe and tongue” (Revelation 5:9)

• The Great Commission commands the gospel to “all nations” (Matthew 28:19)

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How creation echoes this worship

• The heavens declare His glory (Psalm 19:1)

• Trees clap their hands and mountains sing (Isaiah 55:12)

• Even stones would cry out if people stayed silent (Luke 19:40)

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Implications for our worship today

• Inclusivity—welcome every background into the gathered church

• Mission—carry the message where Christ is not yet named (Romans 15:20)

• Unity—see fellow believers worldwide as one choir before the throne

• Stewardship—care for the earth that joins the chorus of praise

• Anticipation—look forward to the day when “the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the LORD” (Habakkuk 2:14)

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Related passages reinforcing the scope

• 1 Chronicles 16:23-24—“all the earth… among all peoples”

• Psalm 96:1-3—“Sing to the LORD, all the earth”

• Isaiah 45:22—“Turn to Me and be saved, all the ends of the earth”

• Romans 14:11—“Every knee shall bow”

• Revelation 7:9—“a great multitude… from every nation”