Katy Reed-Hodges: Reorientation

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Katy Reed-Hodges: Reorientation (Psalm 100)

Katy Reed-Hodges, minister of congregational life with First Baptist Church in Arlington, explained Psalm 100 as a reorientation “back to the things that are most important to us in our lives.”

Psalm 100 is filled with imperatives, as well as “deep theological truths” about why to do what the imperatives command. For example, the declaration “the LORD is God” (100:3) is to exclude any other god from being worthy of worship.

Furthermore, we are to worship God because God created us, and we belong to God. God’s character is described in the closing verse of the psalm and gives further reason for the imperative to worship God. Love is one of God’s principal characteristics.

This sermon was delivered July 18, 2021, for the morning worship services of First Baptist Church in Arlington. It is part of the church’s theme for the year titled “Journey of Faith” celebrating First Baptist Arlington’s 150th anniversary.

A sermon outline is available here.


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