A New Song to the LORD

In this episode of Arise + Abide, Curtis and Sally delve into Psalm 98, reflecting on its call to sing a new song to the Lord for His wonderful deeds. The episode begins with the reading of the Psalm, emphasizing God's mighty victories, His righteousness revealed to all nations, and His faithful love to Israel. Curtis and Sally discuss the three sections of the Psalm: the call to worship God for His deeds, the joyous praise with musical instruments, and the imagery of all creation singing praises to the Lord.

They highlight the importance of both planned and spontaneous worship, the unity in worshiping God as a community, and how nature itself joins in the symphony of praise. The conversation also touches on the personal impact of worship, how it shifts focus from self to God, and the power of congregational singing. Sally and Curtis reflect on the ongoing work of God in our lives, the new song we can sing each day, and the assurance of God's unfailing love and faithfulness.

The episode concludes with a discussion on God's perfect justice and fairness, offering a vision of a worldwide kingdom of justice, and a benediction encouraging listeners to praise the Lord for His rescue and deliverance.