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Praise and Deliverance: Exploring Psalms 113-118

A study of Psalms 113-118, focusing on praise, God's nature, deliverance, and the importance of righteousness.

1. The Nature of Praise and the Greatness of God (Psalm 113)

1.1 A Call to Praise (Psalm 113:1-3)

Verses: Psalm 113:1-3
  • The call to praise is universal and continuous, extending to all servants of the Lord.
  • Praise should arise from the heart and be expressed through our actions and words.

1.2 The Exalted and Humble God (Psalm 113:4-6)

Verses: Psalm 113:4-6
  • God's greatness is beyond comprehension, His glory is above the heavens.
  • He humbles Himself to behold the things in heaven and earth, demonstrating His condescension and care.

1.3 God's Compassion and Power (Psalm 113:7-9)

Verses: Psalm 113:7-9
  • God's compassion is evident in His lifting up the poor and needy.
  • He transforms barrenness into fruitfulness, showing His power to reverse difficult situations.

2. God's Deliverance and Power Over Creation (Psalm 114)

2.1 God's Deliverance of Israel (Psalm 114:1-4)

Verses: Psalm 114:1-4
  • Israel's deliverance from Egypt demonstrates God's power over earthly forces.
  • The parting of the Red Sea and the Jordan River are testaments to His miraculous intervention.

2.2 The Earth's Response to God's Presence (Psalm 114:5-8)

Verses: Psalm 114:5-8
  • The earth trembled at the presence of the Lord, acknowledging His supreme authority.
  • He turned the rock into a pool of water, providing for His people in the wilderness.

3. Trust and Praise (Psalm 115)

3.1 Trusting in God's Help (Psalm 115:9-11)

Verses: Psalm 115:9-11
  • God is our help and shield, our protector and defender.
  • Trusting in Him brings blessings and increase.

3.2 The Living Praise God (Psalm 115:16-18)

Verses: Psalm 115:16-18
  • The heavens are the Lord's, but He has given the earth to mankind.
  • The dead cannot praise Him, but the living can and should.

4. Gratitude and Praise (Psalms 116-117)

4.1 God's Mercy and Deliverance (Psalm 116:4-6)

Verses: Psalm 116:4-6
  • God is merciful and gracious, full of compassion.
  • He delivers us from death and preserves our souls.

4.2 Fulfilling Vows and Praising God (Psalm 116:12-14)

Verses: Psalm 116:12-14
  • We should fulfill our vows to the Lord in the presence of His people.
  • Our lives are precious in His sight, and He values our devotion.

4.3 A Call to Praise (Psalm 117:1-2)

Verses: Psalm 117:1-2
  • We offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving and call upon His name.
  • Praise Him, all you nations, extol Him, all you peoples.

5. Thanksgiving and Triumph (Psalm 118)

5.1 Thanksgiving for God's Goodness (Psalm 118:1-4)

Verses: Psalm 118:1-4
  • Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever.
  • His mercy is everlasting, and His faithfulness never fails.

5.2 Trusting in God Alone (Psalm 118:8-9)

Verses: Psalm 118:8-9
  • It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in humans.
  • God is on our side, and we will not fear what others can do to us.

5.3 The Rejected Stone (Psalm 118:22-23)

Verses: Psalm 118:22-23
  • The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.
  • This is the Lord's doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes.

5.4 Blessings in the Lord's Name (Psalm 118:26-27)

Verses: Psalm 118:26-27
  • Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
  • The Lord is God, and He has made His light shine upon us.