A psalm. O sing to the Lord. Three stanzas of praise starting with the congregation and progressing to all peoples, then all of creation.
Praise for the Savior from the congregation (past)
v.1-3 “Oh sing to the Lord a new song” (1)
• For he has done marvelous things (1)
• His right hand has worked salvation (1) cf. Ex 15:6
• The Lord has made known his salvation (2)
• He has revealed his righteousness (2)
• He has remembered his steadfast love and faithfulness (3)
• All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God. (3)
Praise for the Sovereign from all peoples (present)
v.4-6 “Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth” (4)
• Break forth into joyous song (4)
• Sing praises to the Lord (5)
• Make a joyful noise before the King, the Lord! (6)
Praise for the Judge from all of creation (future)
v.7-9 Let all creation praise the Lord (cf. Rom 8:19-25), for he comes to judge the earth with righteousness and equity (9)
• Let the sea roar, and all that fills it (7)
• The world and those who dwell in it (7)
• Let the rivers clap their hands (8)
• Let the hills sing for joy together (8)
Jesus fulfills the promise of this Psalm for God to judge the earth and rule his people. Jesus will save you from your sin, if you believe in him, and He is coming again—to set everything right! Amen. Come, Lord Jesus! Eph 1:3-10