BLESS THE LORD O MY SOUL

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TOPIC: BLESS THE LORD, O MY SOUL

TEXT: Psm.103:1-5

INTRODCUTION

The significance of No.15 in scriptures
According to E.W. Bullingers – Number in Scriptures

Supernatural design and significance, the number 15 in scripture is a very special number.

Consider this:

a. It is the product of 3×5

3- Divine perfection of the Godhead
5 – Grace

b. It is the sum of 7 +8

7 – Covenant
8- Resurrection

c. Gen.7:20 – the Ark was lifted by the flood 15 cubits high
d. 2Kings 20:6 – 15 more years were added to king Hezekiah
e. Esther 9:18,21 – the Jews were delivered from death on the 15th day of the month
f. Acts 27:21-41 – confirmation of the Angelic word to Paul was in the early hours of the 15th day.

Therefore no.15 in the Bible symbolizes dealings effected by divine grace.

BACK TO THE TEXT PROPER
Pls note: David’s praises to God were:

It was Personal (v1&2)…Bless the Lord O my soul
It was fervent (v1)… All that is within me bless His Holy name
It was rational (v2-5)… As a result of his personal experiences, Past and present.
It was specific (v3-5)… forgiveness, redemption, renewal etc

Closely examine v2 – the summary of his reasons for praising God

… Forget not all His Benefits…
The word benefit – Hebrew – GEMUL i.e.

Divine dealings!
God’s dealings!!

How did God deal with Him – A look at v3-5

3 Curses Removed
Guilt put away v3 i.e Pardon given
Corruption cured v3 &4 i.e Purification made possible
Destruction Averted v4 i.e Redemption made available
3 Blessings Bestowed
Favour resulting in crowning – i.e strength and grace bestowed – being able to do what you couldn’t do before
Plenty resulting in pleasure
Renewal resulting in power and life in its fullness

There is someone in scripture that tasted this type of renewal that favour brings – John 9:1-12

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