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The Enthronement Psalm

The Enthronement Psalm

God Reigns. Psalms 47, 93, 96, 97, 98, 99

Psalm 47
1. Gods Position as King of the Earth Psalm 47:1-4 (NIV) For the director of music. Of the Sons of Korah. A psalm. Clap your hands, all you nations; shout to God with cries of joy. How awesome is the Lord Most High, the great King over all the earth! He subdued nations under us, peoples under our feet. He chose our inheritance for us, the pride of Jacob, whom he loved. Selah

Psalm 47
2. The Nations Response to the King of the Earth (Part 1) Psalm 47:5-7 (NIV) God has ascended amid shouts of joy, the Lord amid the sounding of trumpets. Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises to our King, sing praises. For God is the King of all the earth; sing to him a psalm of praise.

Psalm 47
2. The Nations Response to the King of the Earth (Part 2) Psalm 47:8-9 (NIV) God reigns over the nations; God is seated on his holy throne. The nobles of the nations assemble as the people of the God of Abraham, for the kings of the earth belong to God; he is greatly exalted.

Psalm 47

The Main Point: God has conquered the nations and reigns as King, and He must be worshipped.

Enthronement Psalms & You

God created you for one purpose: To worship Him.

Enthronement Psalms & You


Think backWhat is worship? A lifestyle bent on acknowledging and submitting to the incomparable greatness of God.

According to our study in the psalms, what are some of the ways this plays out in our lives?

Enthronement Psalms & You


1. Make a list of your priorities in life
School, sports,extracurricular, church, etc.

2. Write down how you are worshipping God in each of these. 3. Is the list in the right order? 4. Pray over the list. What might you need to sacrifice in order to become a true worshipper of God? 5. Take action. Start living a life bent on pointing others to the King.

The Bottom Line

A life of worship is a life that glorifies the King. Is the King your only focus in life?

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