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Today is Psalms Wednesday. We'll read chapters 134-136.  I’ll have a brief introduction to the chapter before we begin reading.  I’m calling today’s episode “Forever Is A Long Time”  

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Comments on Psalm 136

You might remember that I've said more than once, "When the Bible repeats something, it's usually because God wants us to remember it," or words to that effect. See if you can pick up the important thought in this psalm.

I have no doubt that it didn't take long for you to figure out the important thought in Psalm 136. "...his steadfast love endures forever." Our translation today was the ESV. Here's how the NASB says it, "...His lovingkindness is everlasting." The NIV says, "His love endures forever." Many other translations say, "His mercy endures forever. That's my favorite one. 

But however you say it, the phrase is repeated 26 times in this psalm. Twenty-six times! Do you think God has a message for us? God's mercy is eternal. It will never cease. Forever is a long time, beloved.

The original Hebrew word used here is "hesed". It's a beautiful word. Listen to what Michael Card said about it. 

https://youtu.be/hRxIx7x0_fE

Oh, to think that this God of hesed would take notice of you and me. How sad it is that some people reject this kind of love. I can't help but believe that they just don't know. Oh beloved, that we would be the kind of people who would be motivated to tell them.

Michael Card is, among other things a singer and songwriter, with 19 number 1 singles.

Today's Bible Translation

Bible translation used in today's episode: Ch. 134-136 ESV

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