Hallelujah
February 6, 2022
Selected Psalms
Introduction
- Augustine: (the early church father)
“The Christian should be an alleluia from head to foot.”
- The word “Hallelujah” which is translated “praise the Lord”, occurs numerous times in the psalms. It is one of the rich words of Scripture.
- The word is always an exclamation (shout, cry) of praise.
- Psalms 146-150 sometimes are designated the “Hallelujah Psalms”.
- These psalms take the opportunity to praise God for His power, His wisdom, His blessings, and the liberation of His people.
Note the following:
The hallelujah of nature – (Ps. 104)
The hallelujah of providence – (Ps. 105)
The hallelujah of grace – (Ps. 106)
The hallelujah of praise – (Ps. 146-150)