Show Don't Tell: Psalm 24

Instead of saying "God owns everything and enters in glory," hear the gates commanded. "The earth is the LORD's, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it; for he founded it on the seas and established it on the waters." Ownership by creation. "Who may ascend the mountain of the LORD? Who may stand in his holy place? The one who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not trust in an idol or swear by a false god." Entrance requirements—hands, heart, loyalty. "They will receive blessing from the LORD and vindication from God their Savior. Such is the generation of those who seek him, who seek your face, God of Jacob." Then the processional—likely sung as the ark entered Jerusalem: "Lift up your heads, you gates; be lifted up, you ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in." Gates personified, commanded to open. "Who is this King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle." Then repeated with crescendo: "Lift up your heads, you gates; lift them up, you ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. Who is he, this King of glory? The LORD Almighty—he is the King of glory." Challenge and answer. Question and proclamation. The King entering his city.