Kevin Dibbley - July 21, 2024
"The King of Glory"
The Psalm that we are studying this week is Psalm 24. It is another psalm of celebration where many scholars believe that David rejoices in the return of the ark of the covenant to Jerusalem. This Psalm depicts Jesus ascending to the throne of heaven and ruling as King over all creation. What you and I are meant to consider is the awesome and remarkable privilege that we have been granted in having Christ as King on our side. What a wonder and blessing it is that God is in our midst and we have direct access to Him 24/7! What a treasure that we can come boldly to Him who rules and reigns over all the nations and all creation! Are you blown away that Christ is not only King but as King, He welcomes you anytime to call upon Him? Are you bold in your praying? Is this reality that God is on our side filling you with confidence in the face of challenges, comfort in the midst of sorrows, and courage to share your faith? Come this Sunday as we sing and celebrate “The King of Glory.”
Scripture References: Psalms 24:1-10
From Series: "Sing to the King"
We are going to study the Psalms in a series called “Sing to the King.” The psalms are a collection of songs and prayers meant to guide Israel through the long struggle with their own sin and their experience of exile without a King to guide and to shepherd them. The Psalms invoke an eager expectation that God is sending a righteous King who will faithfully lead and shepherd His people. These deep hopes and longings are realized in the person and work of Jesus Christ. Much like Israel, we still struggle with personal sin and a world of injustice. We still groan in what sometimes seems like a long season of silence from God. But as New Testament Christians, we have a King who has come, has conquered and who now reigns. That King is also coming soon to make all things new. The psalms are meant to make us look to Jesus as the King who fulfills all the longings and needs of his people. Jesus is the King who saves us from our sins and leads us in triumphal procession. He is coming to reign over all the earth. Come and celebrate and “Sing to the King” with us this summer. It is going to be a blessing to be together and to encourage one another in the Lord.
