Psalms, 24
7. Lift up your heads, O gates; rise up, you ancient portals, that the king of glory may enter.
7. Lift up your heads, O gates; rise up, you ancient portals, that the king of glory may enter.
Psalm 24 talks about the majesty and the glory of God and how those who are faithful to him can approach his presence. The psalmist highlights God's holiness and how he is worthy of praise and worship. Below are five verses related to the topics covered in Psalm 24:
Isaiah 6:3: "And they cried to each other, saying, Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; all the earth is full of His glory." This verse talks about the holiness of God and the glory that fills the whole earth. This relates to Psalm 24, which also emphasizes God's holiness and its glory.
Psalm 29:2: "give the Lord the glory due to his name; worship the Lord dressed in holy costumes." This verse emphasizes worship of God and the importance of recognizing His holiness. Psalm 24 also talks about worship of God and how those who are faithful can approach their presence.
John 4:24: "God is Spirit, and it is important that those who worship him worship in spirit and in truth." This verse emphasizes the importance of worshiping God with sincerity and devotion. Psalm 24 highlights as those who are cleaned with hands and pure hearts can approach God.
Psalm 48:1: "Great is the Lord and very worthy of being praised in the city of our God, in His Holy Mount." This verse highlights the greatness of God and how it is worthy of praise. Psalm 24 also emphasizes the greatness and dignity of God and His holiness.
Hebrews 10:22: "Let us come with a true heart, in the entire certainty of faith, with the heart purified of bad consciousness, and the body washed with clean water." This verse emphasizes the importance of purity and faith in approaching God. Psalm 24 also emphasizes the purity and holiness necessary to approach God.
“O grau sublime da humildade é não só reconhecer a abnegação, mas amá-la.” São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina
