Main Highlights
Praise God for His greatness, goodness, and sovereign power.
Key Verses
Praise the Lord! Praise the name of the Lord, give praise, O servants of the Lord.- Psalm 135:1
For I know that the Lord is great, and that our Lord is above all gods.- Psalm 135:5
Whatever the Lord pleases, he does, in heaven and on earth, in the seas and all deeps.- Psalm 135:6
Related Scripture
Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised, and his greatness is unsearchable.- Psalm 145:3
Scholar Insight
""Psalm 135 is a call to worship that emphasizes God's sovereignty, His goodness, and His historical acts of deliverance for His people." - Allen P. Ross, A Commentary on the Psalms, Volume 3 (90-150)"
Theological Analysis
What we learn about God
We learn that God is great, sovereign, and active in the world. He is above all other gods and does whatever He pleases.
Christological Connection
Jesus is not directly referenced, but the psalm's emphasis on God's power and deliverance foreshadows the ultimate deliverance offered through Christ.
Systematic Theology
The Sovereignty of God - God's absolute power and authority over all creation.
Law & Grace
The psalm recounts God's acts of deliverance for Israel, highlighting His grace in choosing and redeeming them from slavery.
Personal Application
We should respond with praise and adoration, acknowledging God's greatness and trusting in His sovereign power to work in our lives. "Praise the Lord! Praise the name of the Lord, give praise, O servants of the Lord." (Psalm 135:1)