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Psalm 148: Praise the Lord from Heaven and Earth
Psalm 148 calls all creation to praise the Lord because His name alone is exalted and His glory fills heaven and earth.In this episode of Walking Through the Psalms, Dave Jenkins explains how Psalm 148 summons the heavens above, the earth below, every person, and especially God’s people to praise the Lord. This psalm reminds us that creation does not rule itself, the universe is not random, and God is sovereign over every circumstance of life.Psalm 148 also points us to Jesus Christ, the eternal Word through whom all things were created and the Savior who has drawn near to His people in covenant love.Show Summary
Psalm 148 widens the lens of praise. Angels, sun, moon, stars, sea creatures, storms, mountains, animals, rulers, young men, maidens, old men, and children are all summoned to praise the Lord.The psalm teaches that nothing in creation is worthy of worship except God Himself. The stars do not rule. The storms do not act independently. Kings are not ultimate. God alone is exalted, and His majesty is above heaven and earth.Most of all, Psalm 148 points us to Jesus Christ, the eternal Word through whom all things were created and the Savior who has drawn near to His people in covenant love.Listen and Watch
What You’ll Learn
- Why Psalm 148 calls the heavens to praise the Lord.
- How creation reveals the sovereign command of God.
- Why the sun, moon, and stars are not to be worshiped.
- How Psalm 148 confronts idolatry and creature worship.
- Why every person, regardless of age or status, is called to praise the Lord.
- How God’s exalted majesty and covenant nearness belong together.
- How Psalm 148 points us to Jesus Christ and the gospel.
Key Themes
- The praise of God from the heavens
- The praise of God from the earth
- The sovereignty of God over creation
- The creator-creature distinction
- The danger of idolatry
- The universal call to worship
- The exalted name of the Lord
- The covenant love of God
- Jesus Christ as Creator, Sustainer, and Savior
Walking Through the Psalms
Walking Through the Psalms is a sermon series from Servants of Grace focused on helping Christians understand, treasure, and apply the Psalms in light of the whole counsel of God and the person and work of Jesus Christ.The Psalms teach us how to pray, worship, grieve, repent, trust, rejoice, and hope in the Lord. They show us the greatness of God, the seriousness of sin, the comfort of His promises, and the glory of Christ, who fulfills the hopes and longings of God’s people.Continue listening to more sermons from the Walking Through the Psalms series and be encouraged by the riches of God’s Word. Browse More Sermons in the PsalmsWatch More from Servants of Grace
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Psalm 148 reminds us that all creation is summoned to praise the Lord. The heavens declare His glory, the earth obeys His command, and every person is called to worship Him.The God whose name alone is exalted has drawn near to His people in Jesus Christ. Therefore, praise the Lord with your life, your words, and your worship, for He alone is worthy.
Dave Jenkins is happily married to his wife, Sarah, and lives in beautiful Southern Oregon. He is a writer, editor, and speaker who loves Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology.
Dave serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries and the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine. He is the Host and Producer of the Equipping You in Grace Podcast and a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word.
He is the author of The War of Worldviews: Truth, Lies, and the Battle for the Christian Mind (Theology for Life, 2026), Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age (G3 Press, 2022), and The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021).
You can connect with Dave on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, YouTube, or subscribe to his newsletter.
When he is not engaged in ministry work, Dave enjoys spending time with his wife, going to movies, sharing a meal at a favorite restaurant, or playing a round of golf with friends. He is also a voracious reader, particularly of Reformed theology and the Puritans, and is often found working through a stack of new books from a wide range of Christian publishers.
Dave earned his M.A.R. and M.Div. from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.
