C. A Processional Hymn (see Psalms 100:4).— The Ps. invites the Israelites to be joyful, declares Yahweh is the only God and the Maker of all, and that He is specially the God of Israel. Psalms 100:2 . Serve: offer sacrifice to (see Isaiah 19:21; Isaiah 19:23). Psalms 100:3 . we are his: this suits the context better, but “ He hath made us,” i.e. made us what we are, viz. the people of redemption, is also a possible reading. read more
INTRODUCTIONThis Psalm completes the series of Royal Psalms, and “may be regarded as the Doxology which closes the strain. We find lingering in it notes of the same great harmony. It breathes the same gladness; it is filled with the same hope, that all nations shall bow down before Jehovah, and confess that He is God.”—Perowne.Of all the Psalms in the collection this rises to the highest pitch of gladness; it breathes the broadest spirit of charity, and expresses the highest mood of devout joy.... read more
Psalms 100:0 Psalms 100:1 : The lands are required to receive the good tidings from heaven, which implies that they are to cast off and reject their own gods. They are to turn from idols to serve the living and true God, and to wait for His Son from heaven. A joyful noise is to be made, because a glad message has come. Psalms 100:2 : He who sends the message claims obedience. "Serve Jehovah." There is sorrow not in the service, but for not having served before; and there is sorrow remaining... read more
DISCOURSE: 666GENTILES CALLED TO GLORIFY GODPsalms 100:1-5. Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his presence with singing. 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. Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. For the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to... read more
Psalms 100:1-5 :Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. Serve the LORD with gladness ( Psalms 100:1-2 ):Now if you can't serve the Lord with gladness, it's better that you not serve Him. It is a shame and a disgrace that people gripe about what they've done for the Lord or their service for God. But that's usually the result of people being pushed into something that God hasn't led them into. And the church, unfortunately, has been very guilty of pushing people into jobs or into things... read more
Title. A psalm of praise, or thanksgiving. Chaldee, “for the sacrifice of confession.” The subject appears to be general, and has received no particular application. There is not the slightest ground for supposing this psalm to have been written after the Babylonish captivity. Psalms 100:1 . Make a joyful noise. The sublimity of the subject demands the highest vocal powers. The Hebrews sung with heart and voice, and virtually reprove our modern theatrical tunes, and sombrous airs. All ye... read more
Psalms 100:1-5Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands.WorshipWorship is at once the duty of all duties, the service of all services, the joy of all joys.I. It is founded on knowledge (verse 3).1. A knowledge of what God is in Himself--the absolutely good.2. A knowledge of what God is in His relations.(1) Our Maker.(2) Our Owner.(3) Our Preserver.II. It is developed in service. This should be--1. Gladsome (verse 2).2. Thankful (verse 4).3. Demonstrative.“With praise.” True worship does... read more
Psalms 100:3-5Know ye that the Lord He is God. The claims of God“Man’s chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy Him for ever.” There is a vast amount both of theology and philosophy in that simple answer, which our old divines have put into the mouth of a child. Were we to-day what we should be, it would be our element to love, to serve, to adore our God, and we should not need ministers to stir us to our pleasurable duty or remind us of Jehovah’s claims.I. Thy claims of God, on what are they... read more
Psalms 100:5The Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting; and His truth endureth to all generations.The Divine goodness exemplifiedI. An important statement. “The Lord is good.” All we see around us confirms this glorious truth. Nothing has left His hand without partaking, directly or more remotely, of His perfection; and the more deeply we contemplate the produce of His creative skill, the more accurately we track the wheels of His providence, and the more carefully we ponder the economy of His... read more
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James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 100:5
DIVINE GOODNESS AND TRUTH‘For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting; and His truth endureth to all generations.’Psalms 100:5 I. There are some passages of the Word which admit of no explanation.—They are so simple, that they at once find their way to the understanding; yet so full of meaning, that they draw forth our deepest emotions. The words before us belong to this class. Who can say more than that the Lord is good? His very name—God—signifies the good One; and His mercy is... read more