Psalm 104 Thesis Statement Essay - 3246 Words

Themes for Psalm 104 Yahweh’s relationship to the natural world Yahweh exercises his kingly rule over creation, not through mankinds dominance, but through his direct rule and intervention of his Spirit God’s mighty acts in nature (â€Å"the earth is satisfied by the fruit of His work† — Psalm 104:13) The Positive Outlook On Life – Psalm 104:34 How many are your works, O LORD! In wisdom you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures. Psalm 104:24 Hymns A. Hymns in General Psalms 8; 19; 29; 33; 65; 67; 68; 96; 98; 100; 103; 104; 105; 111; 113; 114; 117; 135; 136; 139; 145-150. Form 1. Introduction: A call to praise, sing, and rejoice to Yahweh in some form. 2. Body: The reasons why Yahweh should be praised†¦show more content†¦But we believe that it is somewhere. Sheol was where *Jews believed that they went when they died. Most Christians believe that God’s people go to be with him in heaven (his home) when they die. In verse 9, we read never again will the waters cover the earth. Some Bible students think that this is about Noahs Flood, when waters covered the earth. They did cover the earth when they came from above the skies. They are not there any more, but in the rivers and seas. There will never be another flood as Noah’s Flood. This is good news when many people are afraid of global warming. This means that the earth (a ball or globe) is getting hotter, so the ice will become water and flood (cover with water) the earth. The *psalmist said that this would not happen. He knew what God had told Noah in Genesis 9:11: There will never be another flood to destroy the earth. What Psalm 104: 10 - 23 means The first part of the psalm tells us that God *created the earth and the sky. But he did not go away and leave it. The next part of the psalm, verses 10-23, tells us that he stayed with it. He still makes sure that everything happens as he wants it to. In other words, he takes care of everything. As Paul wrote, By him everything continues to stay alive, (Colossians 1:17). Water comes out of the ground (springs) and goes into streams and rivers. These give water to wild animals and birds, verses 10-12. The donkeys in verse 11 are like smallShow MoreRelatedReflection Paper1453 Words   |  6 PagesReflection Paper Shannon B. Payton Liberty University Introduction This paper is about reflecting on what was covered in Theology 104. There are many Christians who understand that God loves us and wants the best for His children. There are many subjects, videos, and extracted material that has been read or discussed over the span of four weeks which has given me a better understanding of the Bible and Christianity. My reflection for this paper I have chosen two topics that I have chosenRead MoreBiblical Models of Servant Leadership13223 Words   |  53 Pagesof Servant Leadership Every student of the Bible knows that David has been credited to be a man after God’s own heart. It is this statement that calls our attention to examine him as a model of servant leadership with emphasis on the price he had to pay to earn God’s commendation; â€Å"a man after my own heart† (Acts 13:22), and â€Å"the apple of {My} eye† (Psalm 17:8). This is captured in A Theology of Church Leadership; Servanthood is a high and special calling that involves a covenantal relationshipRead MoreRastafarian79520 Words   |  319 Pages However, I am afï ¬ rming that, even without these structures, Rastafari has carved out a niche for itself and has become embedded in the social and cultural fabric of Jamaican society; it thus ought to be considered entrenched or routinized. My thesis is that the entrenchment of Rastafari in Jamaica is made evident by three factors: (1) the internal development of the movement, (2) the gradual rapprochement between the movement and the wider society, and (3) the impact of Rastafari on the evolution