God is X . . .

Who is God . . . Excellent, Exalted

Text: Psalm 57

1. Defined

• Dictionary: raised or elevated, as in rank or character; of high station; noble or elevated, lofty; rapturously excited
• Strong's: (OT) to be high actively, to rise or raise, heave up, set upon, lift, bear up
• (NT) exalt to highest rank and power, raise to supreme majesty; to raise to dignity, honor, and happiness.

2. Why Should I Exalt God?

• to praise the Lord (Is 12:4)
• he is the God of my salvation (Ps 18:46, 2 Sam 22:47)
• so that He may show mercy (Is 30:18)
• he is holy (Ps 99:5, 9)
• he is valiant (Ps 118:16)
• he is my God (Ps 118:28)

3. How Should I Exalt God?

• Make Him big(ger) (Ps 34:3)
• Praise His Name (Is 25:1)
• Worship Him (Ps 99:5, 9)
• as God above (q Chr 29:11)
• see His strength (Ps 21:13)
• with honor (Ps 112:9b)
• in judgment (Is 5:16a)
• above blessing and praise (Is 30:18)

4. God will be exalted

• above all gods (Ps 57:5)
• above the heavens (Ps 57:5)
• in that day (Is 2:11, 17, Phil 2:9-11)
• sharing of putting God & Exalt him