Introduction
Praise God for his great power in creating and sustaining our world.
Questions
1. What does God do to the heavens?
v 2 ... He stretches out the heavens like a curtain.
2. How does God contribute to our food supply?
v 14 He causes the grass to grow for the livestock,
and plants for man to cultivate,
that he may produce food out of the earth:
3. In which verses does the psalmist say that God can cause death and create life?
v 29 and 30 ... You take away their breath; they die and return to the dust. You send out your Spirit and they are created ...
Summary Points
- v 1 to 4 God is great, the creator of the heavens
- v 5 to 9 God created the earth and the seas
- v 10 to 18 God provides water, food and care for man, the animals and the birds
- v 19 to 23 The seasons are appointed by God
- v 24 to 32 All land and sea creatures depend on the God who creates them and lets them die
- v 33 to 35 The psalmist wants to praise God all his life, but realises that God will destroy the wicked
The audio version uses Yahweh instead of LORD. This reflects the original Hebrew language.