Proclaiming The Deeds Of The Lord

Introduction

Ice Breaker: Have you ever trusted a product simply because someone passionately recommended it? Words spoken with conviction shape belief.

Rhetorical Question: If we easily promote achievements or ourselves, why are we often silent about the mighty works of the Lord?

Psalm 105 is a historical hymn of faith, calling God’s people to remember and proclaim His mighty acts. It reminds the church today to live as witnesses who introduce the works of the Lord to the world.

Textual Background

This psalm was likely used in Israel’s national worship, possibly during the transfer of the Ark of the Covenant (1 Chronicles 16). Verses 1–6 function as a call to worship, grounding praise in God’s covenant faithfulness from Abraham to the Exodus.

Point I – Giving Thanks and Testifying of the Lord’s Works (vv. 1–2)

Transition: A heart touched by God’s goodness naturally responds with thanksgiving and testimony.

1. Calling upon the Name of the Lord

The Hebrew word yadah means to confess or acknowledge publicly. Thanksgiving is not silent emotion but open confession.

Cross Reference: Psalm 107:1 – Gratitude flows from God’s goodness.

2. Making His Deeds Known Among the Nations

True faith is missional, not private.

3. Praise as Living Witness

Songs and praise teach theology and shape generations.

Application: Civil servants, workers, traders, youth, and parents all testify through integrity, faith, and daily obedience.

Point II – Glorying in His Holy Name and Seeking His Presence (vv. 3–4)

Transition: True testimony directs glory to God alone.

1. Boasting in His Holy Name

To glory (halal) is to rejoice openly in who God is.

Cross Reference: Jeremiah 9:23–24 – True boasting is knowing the Lord.

2. Seeking the Lord Continually

Seeking (darash) implies intentional pursuit.

3. Seeking His Face Always

The “face” (panim) of God represents relational presence.

Point III – Remembering His Works and Our Covenant Identity (vv. 5–6)

Transition: Seeking God anchors us in memory and identity.

1. Remembering His Wonders

To remember (zakar) is to live in active awareness.

Cross Reference: Deuteronomy 8:2 – Remembering God shapes humility.

2. Remembering His Judgments

God’s laws reveal His justice and love.

3. Living as Chosen People

Children of Abraham live by grace, not merit.

Conclusion

The world needs living testimonies, not silent believers. Let us rise as God’s people who boldly proclaim His deeds.

Call to Response: Let us declare together: “I will not be silent; I will proclaim the works of the Lord.”

In morning fields where fruits are grown,
Bathed in sunlight brightly shown;
God’s great works must not be concealed,
Proclaim His deeds—faith revealed.