I. By Him, Therefore

A. Because Jesus is our High Priest: Hebrews 8:1

B. Because Jesus is our sacrifice: Genesis 22:8, Ephesians 5:2

II. Therefore Let Us Offer the Sacrifice

A. Our praise sacrifice is accepted because, in Christ, we have obtained mercy to enter into the Holy of Holies: 1 Peter 2:9, 10

B. Through his blood we're made into a kingdom of priests: Revelation 5:9, 10

III. Of Praise to God

A. With our mouth: Psalm 34:1; 132:1

B. With our hands: Psalm 33:2, 3; 119:48; 47:1

C. With our posture: Psalm 135:2; 95:6; 2 Samuel 6:13, 14

Romans 12:1 states that submitting our bodies as a living sacrifice is our "reasonable worship."

IV. Continually

A. Takes a sustained burning to consume the whole burnt offering: Exodus 29:15-18; 2 Chronicles 29:28

B. In Israel, there was a continual offering through the morning and evening sacrifice. The Levites were to sing praise during their time of sacrifice: Psalm 141:2

V. That is, the Fruit of Our Lips

Not Just referring to audible praise, but the fulfilling of a vow to praise the Lord daily: Psalm 50:14; John 2:9

VI. Giving Thanks

Thankfulness is the attitude; praise is the action: Leviticus 22:29; 2 Chronicles 29:31

VII. Unto His Name

A. His name represents what He can do: I Chronicles 16:8

B. His name represents what He is like: I Chronicles 16:10

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