AM Bethany : The Mercy of the Lord

Text: Psalm 118
5 August 2017

AM BETHANY 5 August 2017
Psalm 118 (Part I)
Focus: The Mercy of the LORD

1. Thanksgiving (Psalm 118:1)

2. Focus: The Mercy of the Lord

3. Groups of people

a) The Psalmist (Psalm 118:1)
b) Israel (Psalm 118:2a)
c) House of Aaron (Psalm 118:2b)
d) Those who fear the LORD (Psalm 118:2c)

4. A Personal Testimony of the Mercy of the Lord experienced

a) In times of distress Psalm 118:5
i) Surrounded by enemy nations (Psalm 118:10)
ii) Surrounded like bees (Psalm 118:12)
iii) Violence (Psalm 118:13)

b) Lessons learned (Psalm 118:5-14)

i) Calling on the Lord
ii) The Lord hears our prayers
iii) Victory over enemies
iv) The name of the LORD
v) The Lord’s help
vi) The Lord’s strength
vii) The Lord’s salvation (deliverance)
viii) The Lord’s song

5. Challenge to learn

a) Important lessons
b) Lessons of faith in the Lord