1 Give thanks to the Lord , for he is good; his faithful love endures forever. “The Lord” – Yahweh He is good – joyous, pleasing, desirable, friendly, lovely, deserving of esteem and respect. This “ Good One’s ” faithful love will last forever. God’s unfailing love, kindness, goodness is exemplified…

I. Overview/Summary statement/Declaration Psalm 116: 1-2 1 I love the Lord because he has heard my appeal for mercy. 2 Because he has turned his ear to me, I will call out to him as long as I live. I love the Lord! Because… · Heard my appeal for mercy · Turned His ear to me. [Therefore] I will call out…

I. Overview/Summary statement/Declaration Psalm 116: 1-2 1 I love the Lord because he has heard my appeal for mercy. 2 Because he has turned his ear to me, I will call out to him as long as I live. I love the Lord! Because… · Heard my appeal for mercy · Turned His ear to me. [Therefore] I will call out…

Psalm 115 Opening Illustration: “I designed this t-shirt I’m wearing.” Truth – I didn’t design it, but it’s fun to take credit. You’d be impressed with me if I did and that would make me feel good about myself. Truth is, I like to feel good about myself, so I might do things motivated towards making…

Psalm 113 This is the first in a series of psalms called the “Egyptian Hallel” which were 5 psalms traditionally used during the Passover celebration. The first two (113-114) were sung prior to the meal and the last four were sung following the meal. It’s likely one of these that Jesus and His disciples…

Psalm 113 This is the first in a series of psalms called the “Egyptian Hallel” which were 5 psalms traditionally used during the Passover celebration. The first two (113-114) were sung prior to the meal and the last four were sung following the meal. It’s likely one of these that Jesus and His disciples…

Psalm 112 Both open with “Hallelujah!” Last verse of 111 sets the theme of 112: (10) The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his instructions[b] have good insight. Psalm 112:1 - Happy is the person who fears the Lord, taking great delight in his commands. 1 Hallelujah! Happy is…

Psalm 111 – The Mighty Works of the Lord I. Introduction: Background 1. Alphabetic Psalm = each verse starts with a different letter of the Hebrew alphabet 2. Companion Psalms 111 – focus is on praising God for Himself — His great works and what we can then learn about His character 112 – focus is on…

Peter has a goal to remind the church of the reality of this world (beyond what it looks like or what we may be told) and of what has been told because there are those among us who will deny the reality of final judgement and the coming again of the Lord. 3:1-4 summarized In (10), Peter asserts that…

Part 4 - 2 Peter 3:1-10 In chapter 2, Peter expounded on the nature of the false teachers and their judgment to come. Now in 3, he turns his attention back to the argument he started in 1 that the Day of the Lord, as prophesied in the Old Testament and instructed by Jesus to and then through His apostles,…