1. “For His Mercy Endures Forever” Psalm 118
Studies in Psalms

2. The final “Hallel” psalm (113-118)
Author not mentioned, possibly David (cf. 1 Chron. 16:34)
Portions of this psalm quoted at least 12 times in the NT

3. Give thanks to the Lord (1-4)
All of God’s people called to praise Him
His mercy endures forever (4 times) – possibly responsive
God is worthy of our thanks for His mercy – Eph. 2:4, 2 Cor. 1:3
Those who fear the Lord, say…

4. The Lord is for me (5-18) In distress he called to the Lord
Do not let that be the only time we call upon Him! 1 Thess. 5:17
The Lord answered and set him in a broad place – a place that is safe (sure) – not unsure. 2 Corinthians 4:8, cf. Hebrews 6:19 – where is your anchor?

5. The Lord is on my side, I will not fear, what can man do to me?
The Lord is for me (5-18)
The Lord is on my side, I will not fear, what can man do to me?
Trust in God!
Quoted in Hebrews 13:6 (LXX)

6. The Lord among those who help me It is better to trust in the Lord
The Lord is for me (5-18)
The Lord among those who help me
It is better to trust in the Lord
Man often disappoints us, God does not – Rom. 8:31

7. All nations (enemies) surrounded me (10-14)
The Lord is for me (5-18)
All nations (enemies) surrounded me (10-14)
Salvation is deliverance 2 Peter 2:9
“In the name of the Lord I will destroy them” (3x) – trust!

8. The Lord is for me (5-18)
The righteous rejoice in this salvation (15-16)
I shall not die, but live… (17-18)
Chastened Heb. 12:5-11, James 1:2-4, cf. 1 Cor. 5:4-5 - discipline

9. The Gates of righteousness (19-21)
Gates are associated with access Matt. 7:13-14
Perhaps these “gates” are entrance to the house of God
Righteous enter the “gate of the Lord”
He praises the Lord for answered prayer and salvation

10. Could this be David now exalted as king?
Exalted by God (22-24)
Who is the text about?
Could this be David now exalted as king?
God can take the weak and make them strong 1 Cor. 1:26-28
Moses, David, etc.

11. Exalted by God (22-24) This is the day the Lord has made
The Cornerstone in the New Testament
Matthew 21:42 (Mark 12:10, Luke 20:17)
Acts 4:11
1 Peter 2:6-7
Jesus, the Chief Cornerstone – Eph. 2:20
This is the day the Lord has made

12. Blessed is he who comes…(25-29)
Another plea for salvation from Him
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord
Found in the New Testament
Matthew 21:9, 23:39 (Mark 11:9, Luke 13:35, 19:18)

13. Blessed is he who comes…(25-29)
God is the Lord and has given us light
Bind the sacrifice – offer to God His due, abundantly, Cf. Rom. 12:1-2
“You are My God, I will praise You” Is He your personal God? Cf. John 14:23

14. Does our life show our gratitude and praise to Him?
“Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever”
Does our life show our gratitude and praise to Him?