Apr 15, 2026

THE KING OF GLORY

Passage: bible.psalm 24:1-10

Key verse: 10

NIV

chapter 24

1. [Of David. A psalm.] The earth is the LORD’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it;

2. for he founded it on the seas and established it on the waters.

3. Who may ascend the mountain of the LORD? Who may stand in his holy place?

4. The one who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not trust in an idol or swear by a false god.

5. They will receive blessing from the LORD and vindication from God their Savior.

6. Such is the generation of those who seek him, who seek your face, God of Jacob.

7. Lift up your heads, you gates; be lifted up, you ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in.

8. Who is this King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle.

9. Lift up your heads, you gates; lift them up, you ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in.

10. Who is he, this King of glory? The LORD Almighty - he is the King of glory.

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David proclaims that God is the Creator God. Everything on the earth -- the world, all who live in it, is His, because He established it on the water (2, Ge 1:9, 2 Pe 3:5).
David asks three questions: Who may ascend the mountain of the Lord and may stand in his holy place (3)? Who is this King of glory (8a)? Who is he, this King of glory (10a)?
The answers for these questions are in verses 4-7, 8b-9, and 10b. David found that the generation who seek him will receive vindication from God (5,6). And He is mighty, the King of glory. His name is the LORD (8b).
While praising the Creator God and His glory, David also found that He is knocking on the door of our hearts and coming in (7, 9), as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings (Lk 13:34). Thus, David concludes, “He is the King of glory (10c)”.

Prayer: Lord, I seek you. Please open our hearts and eyes. And You -- the King of glory-- may come in our hearts.

One Word: He is the King of glory

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