Message Notes

AM BETHANY 2 September 2017
Text: Psalm 118

DEEP APPRECIATION OF THE RIGHT HAND OF THE LORD

1. “The right hand of the Lord” (Psalm 118:15-16)

a) This phrase was repeated three times

b) Intended meaning

i) Significance

ii) Emphasis

2. What is “the right hand of the LORD?”

a) A metaphor

b) To symbolize

i) Skill

ii) Strength

iii) Power

3. What the right hand of the LORD is able to do

a) It does valiantly (Psalm 118:15, 16)

b) It is exalted (Psalm 118:16)

THE TENTS OF THE RIGHTEOUS

1. The dwelling place of the righteous

2. The home of the righteous

3. Appreciation of the Lord’s blessings on the righteous

a) Rejoicing

b) In God’s salvation (Psalm 118:15)

PERSONAL APPLICATION

1. Chastening of the Lord

a) This was noted

b) There was severe chastening (Psalm 118:18)

2. Chastening Understood

a) It was the LORD who chastened

b) But it was not to bring death

c) But to appreciate life anew (Psalm 118:17)