Psalm 134: By Night

By Night
Psalm 134

            The Sunday evening service

A. GOD'S WORD ABOUT WORSHIP

            1.  Gathering together for worship  [Psalm 122.1-4]

            2.  God's goodness:  bless/praise

            3.  God's Name:  the LORD  [Yahweh]

            4.  God's character:  Maker of heaven and earth

            5.  God's pattern for worship

                            a.  Coming and going  [Psalm 121.7-8]

                            b.  In God's house  [Psalm 65.1-4]

                            c.  At night  [Psalm 92.1-2]

B. WHY NOT COME?

            1.  Age and health

            2.  Time and distance

            3.  Family and children

C. WHY?

            1.  Its encouraging to be with God's people

            2.  It helps sanctify the whole day

            3.  It provides another opportunity to put yourself in the way of grace

            4.  It enables you to make good use of evening hymns

John Olson