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Psalm 150: Let Everything That Has Breath Praise the Lord
Reading the Bible Daily with Dave
Episode Summary
Psalm 150 brings the Book of Psalms to a grand and fitting conclusion with one clear command: praise the Lord. Every line calls God’s people to worship Him, showing us where to praise God, why we praise Him, how we praise Him, and who should praise Him.
This final psalm reminds us that all creation exists for the glory of God. The Lord is worthy of praise because of His mighty deeds and His excellent greatness. Worship is not confined to one location or one expression, but flows from hearts that know who God is and what He has done.
Psalm 150 also points us to Jesus Christ. Through His life, death, and resurrection, the mighty deeds of God are fully revealed, and believers are brought into a life of worship that will continue forever. One day, all creation will join in perfect praise before the Lord.
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Listen to the episode: Watch the episode: Psalm 150 begins by telling us where God is to be praised: in His sanctuary and in His mighty heavens. There is no place where the Lord is not worthy of worship. The whole earth belongs to Him, and all creation exists before His face. The psalm then tells us why God is to be praised. We praise Him for His mighty deeds and according to His excellent greatness. God’s works and God’s character both demand worship. Praise flows from who God is and what He has done. Psalm 150 also shows us how God is to be praised. The psalm mentions trumpets, lute, harp, tambourine, dance, strings, pipe, and cymbals. Worship is rich, joyful, and expressive. True praise involves the whole person: heart, voice, mind, body, and life. Finally, Psalm 150 tells us who should praise the Lord: “Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.” Every living being is called to worship God. This is the purpose for which we were made. Psalm 150 finds its ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ. Through Christ, believers are reconciled to God and brought into the worship for which they were created. In Christ, we see the greatness of God, the mercy of God, and the mighty saving works of God most clearly displayed. The call to praise the Lord is not merely a command for a moment of worship. It is the call to a whole life devoted to God’s glory. Through Christ, the praise commanded in Psalm 150 becomes the eternal reality of God’s redeemed people. “Let everything that has breath praise the Lord! Praise the Lord!” Psalm 150:6 A universal call to praise the Lord. God’s glory as the purpose of all things. Everything that has breath is called to praise the Lord. To unbelievers, Psalm 150 calls you to turn to Jesus Christ in repentance and faith so that you may fulfill your created purpose: glorifying God. To believers, this psalm calls you to praise the Lord now and forevermore. The Book of Psalms ends where all things are headed: the praise of God. May your life reflect the truth of this final psalm: “Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.” Thank you for joining today’s episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave. This podcast is designed to help increase your daily exposure to God’s Word through short Scripture readings and brief commentary on key ideas, themes, and theology in each chapter. Listen to more episodes: Watch the playlist on YouTube:Psalm 150 and the Call to Worship
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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).
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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.
