Psalm 24:1-10
A Psalm of David.
The earth is the Lord's, and all it contains,
The world, and those who dwell in it.
[2] For He has founded it upon the seas,
And established it upon the rivers.
[3] Who may ascend into the hill of the Lord?
And who may stand in His holy place?
[4] He who has clean hands and a pure heart,
Who has not lifted up his soul to falsehood,
And has not sworn deceitfully.
[5] He shall receive a blessing from the Lord
And righteousness from the God of his salvation.
[6] This is the generation of those who seek Him,
Who seek Thy face-- even Jacob.
Selah.
[7] Lift up your heads, O gates,
And be lifted up, O ancient doors,
That the King of glory may come in!
[8] Who is the King of glory?
The Lord strong and mighty,
The Lord mighty in battle.
[9] Lift up your heads, O gates,
And lift them up, O ancient doors,
That the King of glory may come in!
[10] Who is this King of glory?
The Lord of hosts,
He is the King of glory.
Selah.
Psalm 24:1-10
A Psalm of David.
The earth is the Lord's, and all it contains,
The world, and those who dwell in it.
[2] For He has founded it upon the seas,
And established it upon the rivers.
[3] Who may ascend into the hill of the Lord?
And who may stand in His holy place?
[4] He who has clean hands and a pure heart,
Who has not lifted up his soul to falsehood,
And has not sworn deceitfully.
[5] He shall receive a blessing from the Lord
And righteousness from the God of his salvation.
[6] This is the generation of those who seek Him,
Who seek Thy face-- even Jacob.
Selah.
[7] Lift up your heads, O gates,
And be lifted up, O ancient doors,
That the King of glory may come in!
[8] Who is the King of glory?
The Lord strong and mighty,
The Lord mighty in battle.
[9] Lift up your heads, O gates,
And lift them up, O ancient doors,
That the King of glory may come in!
[10] Who is this King of glory?
The Lord of hosts,
He is the King of glory.
Selah.
Psalm 24:1-10
Open It
1. Where do people turn for ultimate answers and solutions today?
* 2. What are some of the good things in our world that can distract us from serving God?
Explore It
3. What does the beginning of this psalm reveal about God’s character? (24:1-2)
* 4. Why is God worthy of worship and praise? (24:1-2)
5. What is the purpose of this psalm? (24:1-10)
6. What does this psalm celebrate? (24:1-10)
7. Who may enter God’s presence? (24:3-4)
* 8. What should a person do who wants to enter God’s presence? (24:3-6)
9. What specific character traits do we need in order to enjoy God’s presence? (24:4-6)
10. What do the righteous receive from the Lord? (24:5)
11. How does this psalm use gates and doors to tell us about the Lord? (24:7, 9)
* 12. How does the psalm writer welcome the victorious King into His sanctuary? (24:7-10)
13. How is the “King of glory” described? (24:8, 10)
Get It
14. What difference does it make that the earth and everything in it belongs to God?
15. In light of this psalm, what view should we have of ourselves? of the world? of God?
16. What does it mean to have clean hands and a pure heart?
17. What does this passage tell us about God’s character?
18. In your mind, why is God worthy of worship and praise?
19. What is an idol?
20. What’s wrong with worshiping things, people, or ourselves instead of God?
21. What offerings of praise can you give to the Lord?
22. How does this psalm affect your attitude toward church?
23. How do we need to prepare for entering God’s house each week?
* 24. Why is it good to go to church?
* 25. What changes do you need to make in your schedule or activities to make worship a top priority?
26. How can we guard against the temptation to serve things, other people, or ourselves instead of the Lord?
Apply It
* 27. What is one thing you can do this week to prepare yourself for the next time you go to church?
28. What do you have that you want to “give back” to God?
Standing in the LORD’s holy place with clean hands and a pure heart.
Receiving the blessing from the LORD, and His righteousness.
Blessed with a strong and mighty LORD, the King of glory.
