His Mercy Endures Forever Psalm 136

Background Author and time unknown Possibly a popular psalm, with a theme found frequently 2 Chronicles 7:3, 6 2 Chronicles 20:21 Ezra 3:11 Possibly a responsive psalm

His Mercy Endures… We are here because of God’s mercy Mercy – God’s lovingkindness, compassion and pity. Steadfast love – even undeserved Mercy in God’s word 2 Corinthians 1:3, 1 Peter 1:3; James 5:11, Psalm 103:8, 17, Ephesians 2:4

His Mercy Endures… Mercy does not mean we have no part WE cannot despise His mercy – Romans 2:4 Psalm 62:12

Give thanks to Him Bookends to this psalm Let us be thankful– Ephesians 5:20 Colossians 3:15 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Hebrews 13:15

Our God is… (1-3) Hallelujah LORD – YHWH Good – in Him there is nothing bad or evil; also He is to be held in high esteem – Romans 2:4, 11:22 2 Thessalonians 1:11

Our God is… (1-3) God of gods – none, besides Him. Exodus 20:2-3, Hosea 13:4 cf. Daniel 2:47 Lord of lords – master or lord, ruler. God is in charge! He is the one to whom we submit – 1 Timothy 6:15, Revelation 17:14, 19:16

God of creation (4-9) He alone does great wonders Wonders – extraordinary Psalm 86:10, 119:18 By wisdom He made the heavens – Genesis 1:1-3, Proverbs 3:19, Hebrews 11:3

God of creation (4-9) He laid out the earth above the waters – Genesis 1:9-10 He has give us great lights – sun, moon & stars – Genesis 1:3, 14-18, 1 John 1:5, 2 Corinthians 4:6 Romans 1:20

Delivers out of Egypt(10-15) He struck Egypt in their firstborn – Exodus 12:29- 34 He brought Israel out with a strong hand – power in all He accomplished – Exodus 12:12, Numbers 33:4

Delivers out of Egypt(10-15) He divided the Red Sea – Exodus 14 He overthrew Pharaoh and his army – a final act of judgment – Exodus 14:24-28 Notice Exodus 14:29-31

Delivers through the wilderness (16-22) He led them though the wilderness – many ways He sustained them He struck down great kings – Sihon of the Amorites - Numbers 21:21-32 Og of Bashan – Numbers 21:33-35

Delivers through the wilderness (16-22) He gave Israel, His servant, their land as a heritage – the book of Joshua records their conquests. Fulfilled from a promise 4+ centuries earlier (Genesis 15:13-15)

God Remembers (23-26) He remembers our lowly state – Israel was a small people – Ezekiel 16:1-14, Isaiah 63:7-9 God remembers us, even in our lowly state – Romans 5:8, Ephesians 2:1-5

God Remembers (23-26) He rescues us – from our enemies. 2 Peter 2:9, Romans 8:38-39 – NOTHING can separate us from Him He gives food for all flesh – God sustains us Psalm 37:25, Matthew 5:45, Acts 14:17

God Remembers (23-26) O give thanks to the God of heaven! Again, considering all we have considered, He is worthy of thanks!

Truly, our God is merciful Have we availed ourselves of His mercy?