Walking with Jesus Through the Word

Let the Redeemed Give Thanks - Psalm 107


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Summary: Let the Redeemed Give Thanks (Psalm 107)Theme: Reflecting on God's Hesed (steadfast, redeeming love) through four pictures of salvation.The Thread of Hesed: The teaching identifies the Hebrew word Hesed (steadfast love) as the central theme, describing it as God's loyal, covenant love toward His people.Four Pictures of Redemption: The pastor breaks the Psalm down into four metaphors describing life without God and the rescue He provides:Desert Wanderers: Represents the soul starving in a world that cannot satisfy. God leads believers out of the wasteland to a "city to dwell in" (the Church/New Jerusalem).Prisoners in Darkness: Represents those bound by the chains of sin and rebellion. When they cry out, God bursts their bonds apart.The Foolish/Afflicted: Represents the insanity of sin, where people loathe the "food" of God's Word. God saves them by sending forth His Word to heal them.Storm-Tossed Ships: Represents the unstable pursuit of earthly wealth and ambition (the stock market rising and falling). God calms the storm and brings them to a haven of peace.Conclusion: The teaching urges the "redeemed of the Lord to say so," reminding believers that real security is found only in God, not in worldly success.

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Walking with Jesus Through the WordBy Jason A Van Bemmel