1 Chronicles 16:1-43

Contents: David's festival and psalm of thanksgiving. The ark established in Jerusalem.

Characters: God, David, Zadok, Asaph, Obed-edom, Heman, Jeduthun.

Conclusion: Though God's Word may be clouded and eclipsed for a time, it will at length shine out of obscurity, wherefore let us encourage ourselves to triumph and trust in God and glorify Him continually by our praises.

Key Word: Praise, 1 Chronicles 16:4.

Strong Verses: 1 Chronicles 16:8; 1 Chronicles 16:15; 1 Chronicles 16:31; 1 Chronicles 16:34.

Striking Facts: 1 Chronicles 16:10. Ceremonial worship was a divine institution containing the types of the mediation of Christ and could not therefore be omitted. So the church should keep up the appointed ordinances in which Christ is remembered, until He comes.