Bible Study

Bible Study March 10, 2026

Psalm 150 (CSB)

Praise the Lord

1 “Hallelujah!  Praise God in his sanctuary. Praise him in his mighty expanse. 2 Praise him for his powerful acts; praise him for his abundant greatness. 3 Praise him with the blast of a ram’s horn; praise him with harp and lyre. 4 Praise him with tambourine and dance; praise him with strings and flute. 5 Praise him with resounding cymbals; praise him with clashing cymbals.”

We’re going to take a look at the book of Psalms starting at the end. I think about this Psalm and I am reminded of Joshua and the walls of Jericho.

There are a number of “what ifs” I see in this chapter. The fall of Jericho is recorded in Joshua chapter six. This is the first major Israelite military victory in Canaan, where divine instruction, was needed. They were instructed to march around the city once daily for six days and seven times on the seventh, As you remember seven is the perfect number from scripture. They were accompanied by priests blowing rams’ horns. A form of praise. Following a final loud shout and trumpet blast, the walls collapsed, enabling the conquest.

They had a plan that was devised by God. Sure He could have destroyed the walls without the Israelites but they needed to be obedient.

The Plan: God instructed Joshua to march around the city once a day for six days, and seven times on the seventh day. The Ark of the Covenant was carried by priests, who also blew rams’ horns.

They were to remain silent for six days, the army was instructed to remain silent, not even shouting until commanded. On the seventh day, after the seventh lap, the priests blew a long blast, the people shouted, and the walls collapsed. The victory was theirs.

Back to what ifs:

• What if they didn’t obey?
  What if they decided were going to talk and celebrate on day one through six?
• What if the remained silent on the seventh day?
• What if they got lazy and decided to not march one day?
• What if they did not have  a plan – they would be lost?
• What if they decided not to praise God with their voices, the priest’s with their rams horns

What if we do not praise Him?
God Bless.