The King of Glory
The King of Glory
1. God as Creator Brings Order from Chaos
“The earth is the Lord’s and the fullness thereof, the world and those who dwell therein. For he has founded it upon the seas and established it upon the rivers.” (Psalm 24:1-2)
God is the Creator. Everything belongs to Him. As the Creator, He sets the purpose for His creation. If we try to live outside of His design, life does not go according to plan. We long for satisfaction, but it is only found in living according to the way God designed. His plan is better than ours, and His ways lead to peace, joy, and fulfillment.
Creation began with chaos, and by the spoken word of God, it was brought into order. That same God continues to bring order from chaos in our lives today. Life may still have storms and disorder, but God gives us wisdom, discernment, and peace in the midst of it.
Even in chaotic situations—like returning from a mission trip with young kids and experiencing emotional and physical fatigue—God offers a supernatural patience and calm. Chaos doesn’t disappear, but God enables us to respond with peace, helping us become a non-anxious presence in the world.
2. God as Redeemer Invites Us to Seek His Face
“Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord? And who shall stand in his holy place? He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to what is false and does not swear deceitfully.” (Psalm 24:3-4)
These verses ask hard questions: Am I worthy to stand in God’s presence? On my own, the answer is no. But through the sacrifice of Jesus, we are made worthy. It’s not based on our works or worthiness, but on His mercy and grace.
Clean hands refer to godly actions. A pure heart reflects godly thoughts and character. Not lifting our soul to what is false speaks to our affections and what we love—we become like what we worship. This holy way of living is only possible through ongoing submission to Jesus and seeking His face daily.
“He will receive blessing from the Lord and righteousness from the God of his salvation. Such is the generation of those who seek him, who seek the face of the God of Jacob. Selah.” (Psalm 24:5-6)
Seeking God isn’t about hype or performance. It is a daily, personal practice that changes us from the inside out. As we seek Him, we are transformed, made holy, and receive blessing and righteousness. This transformation is a cycle: seeking leads to transformation, which leads to blessing, which inspires more seeking. God redeems and renews us as we pursue Him.
3. God as King Is Worthy of Our Worship
“Lift up your heads, O gates! And be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in.” (Psalm 24:7)
This Psalm likely celebrates the return of the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem. David is overwhelmed with joy and worships unashamedly because God is with His people. This same God is strong and mighty in battle. He is powerful and victorious, the King of Kings and Lord of Lords.
“Who is this King of glory? The Lord, strong and mighty, the Lord, mighty in battle!… The Lord of hosts, he is the King of glory! Selah.” (Psalm 24:8, 10)
This is the God we worship—not just an idea or a figurehead, but the sovereign, personal King who reigns over all. The entrance of the ark into Jerusalem also foreshadows Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem before the cross and points forward to His return, when He will reign forever.
God is Creator. God is Redeemer. God is King. He is also personal. He invites us to call Him our Father and to become His children through faith in Jesus Christ.
“To all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God.” (John 1:12)
What comes into your mind when you think about God is of utmost importance. May your understanding of Him shape your heart, your life, and your worship.
SERMON DETAILS
Speaker: Ben Marshall
Series: Summer Psalms
Sermon Title: The King of Glory
Date: Aug 3, 2025
SCRIPTURE REFERENCES
Psalm 24
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