INTRO
Psalm 24:1-10 (ESV) The earth is the Lord’s and the fullness thereof, the world and those who dwell therein, for he has founded it upon the seas and established it upon the rivers.
Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord? And who shall stand in his holy place? He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to what is false and does not swear deceitfully. He will receive blessing from the Lord and righteousness from the God of his salvation. Such is the generation of those who seek him, who seek the face of the God of Jacob.
Lift up your heads, O gates! And be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. Who is this King of glory? The Lord, strong and mighty, the Lord, mighty in battle! Lift up your heads, O gates! And lift them up, O ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. Who is this King of glory? The Lord of hosts, he is the King of glory!
I. God It All – And That Changes Everything!
Psalm 24:1-2 (ESV) The earth is the Lord’s and the fullness thereof, the world and those who dwell therein, for he has founded it upon the seas and established it upon the rivers.
1. God is the owner – not a
2. Ownership demands
3. You can’t live like in charge and still pray like is
1 Corinthians 6:19-20 (ESV) Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.
James 2:19 (ESV) You believe that God is one; you do well. Even the demons believe—and shudder!
II. You Can’t Enter His Presence Without Being
Psalm 24:3-4 (ESV) Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord? And who shall stand in his holy place? He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to what is false and does not swear deceitfully.
1. The climb is
2. God is looking for
3. The glory doesn’t come to the – it rests on the
Exodus 24:17 (ESV) Now the appearance of the glory of the Lord was like a devouring fire on the top of the mountain in the sight of the people of Israel.
III. A Holy Life Unlocks a Heaven-Sized
Psalm 24:5-6 (ESV) He will receive blessing from the Lord and righteousness from the God of his salvation. Such is the generation of those who seek him, who seek the face of the God of Jacob.
1. You don’t your life and come down the same
2. God doesn’t bless – He blesses
3. Seek His , not His
IV. Make Room – The King Is Coming In
Psalm 24:7-10 (ESV) Lift up your heads, O gates! And be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. Who is this King of glory? The Lord, strong and mighty, the Lord, mighty in battle! Lift up your heads, O gates! And lift them up, O ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. Who is this King of glory? The Lord of hosts, he is the King of glory!
1. The Ark’s return was , , and
2. When the gates opened, they welcomed more than a box – they welcomed the
3. Let the in – not just in church, but in every part of your life.