Psalm 96
READ PSALM 96. This psalm is anonymous. The first verse of the psalm calls to praise in singing with a new song: "O sing a new song unto the Lord" because He has chosen His people and helped them to victory. It is one of the royal psalms praising God as the King of His people.
The Gentiles are called to witness (verses 1-6 and 10) and to worship (verses 7 and 9).
There is a celebration with heaven and earth rejoicing. Notice what is singing in the last verse of Psalm 96.
Psalm 97
READ PSALM 97. Psalm 97 is anonymous. It foreshadows the messianic era when God will reign supreme over the earth. Its verses reference God's sovereignty, his enactment of justice, and the widespread rejoicing that will ensue.
The psalmist prophesies that the Messiah will reign as king over all creations (earth, clouds, lightning, mountains, heavens). He will reign over all those who are corrupt (verse 3), over countries (verses 6-9), and over the consecrated ones (verses 10-12).
Psalm 98
READ PSALM 98. This hymn psalm is anonymous. It is also one of the Royal Psalms, praising God as the King of His people. Psalm 98 describes God's redemption of Israel and the rejoicing that will ensue. It also features many expressions and instruments of music and a song.
Notice that this psalm answers the questions: what, how why, and when.
What: Psalm 98 tells of a new song.
How: The song will be sung with joyful voices accompanied by the harp, trumpets, and the ram's horn.
Why: The music and the singing will be because of God's redemptive and creative work.
When: At the present time while anticipating Christ's return and in the future to celebrate Christ's return when He will judge with justice and fairness.
Notice God's creation that rejoices by singing.
Psalm 99
READ PSALM 99. Psalm 99 is an anonymous psalm like several others in this lesson. This is the last of the set of Royal Psalms (Psalm 93-99) praising God as the King of His people. It is also the last of the enthronement psalms (Psalm 47; 93; 96–99).
It begins with the familiar statement, "The Lord Reigns" followed by references to justice and righteousness (verse 4), the covenant with its moral demands (verses 4 and 7), centering on Zion (verses 2 and 9).
Notice who is mentioned in the following verses.
Verses 1-3: the Lord
Verse 4: the King
Verse 5: the Lord our God
Verse 6 are three Old Testament patriarchs who exalted God: Moses, Aaron, and Samuel.
Verse 8: Lord our God
Psalm 100
READ PSALM 100. This anonymous psalm is an exhortation to praise God cheerfully for His greatness and for His power. It is a psalm of praise consisting of only 5 verses that some people can recite by heart from the King James Version of the Bible.
1 Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands.
2 Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his presence with singing.
3 Know ye that the Lord he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves: we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.
4 Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him and bless his name.
5 For the Lord is good, his mercy is everlasting: and his truth endureth to all generations.
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