Messages by Desiring God The People of His Majesty: Five Marks of a Marveling Church
Sep 27, 2025
David Mathis, a pastor and author known for his expository preaching, discusses the profound themes of Psalm 8. He explores God's majesty, emphasizing the beauty and strength that inspire worship. Mathis highlights how creation reveals God's glory and urges the church to embody five marks: being commending, called, candid, conquering, and crowned. He connects these traits to living out a faithful Christian life, encouraging believers to embrace humility while striving against sin, all culminating in the promise of future glory with Christ.
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Three Ways To Read Every Psalm
- Psalm texts have three simultaneous readings: original author/audience, Christ, and the church today.
- David Mathis urges keeping all three perspectives when applying psalms to modern church life.
Majesty Joins Greatness And Goodness
- Majesty blends God's greatness and goodness into an emotive attribute worth cherishing.
- Mathis highlights majesty as beautiful strength, distinct from other divine attributes.
Pause To See God's Majesty
- Pause from busyness and intentionally observe creation to behold God's glory.
- Cultivate unhurried practices that let you look at the heavens and meditate on God's majesty.
