Message Notes

(I) A GRAND THEME

“His mercy endures forever” Psalm 118:1b, 2, 3b, 4b

1. Psalmist’s personal declaration (Psalm 118:1b)

2. Israel’s declaration (Psalm 118:2b)

3. House of Aaron’s declaration (priests) (Psalm 118:3b)

4. All who fear the Lord (Psalm 118:4b)

(II) A PERSONAL EXPERIENCE

1. Remembering a time of distress (Psalm 118:5a)

2. Recalling how God answered prayer (Psalm 118:5b)

3. Believing great truths that stood out

a) God is on our side ( Psalm 118:6a )

b) God is for us ( Psalm 118:7a )

(III) GOING DEEPER IN UNDERSTANDING OF TRUST IN GOD

1. It is better to Trust in God rather than trusting in man (Psalm 118:8-9)

2. It is better to trust in God

a) His Help ( Psalm 118:13b )

b) His strength ( Psalm 118:14a )

c) His right hand (of power) ( Psalm 118:15-16 )

d) His answer to prayer ( Psalm 118:21 )

e) His salvation ( Psalm 118:14b, 15a, 21b )

(IV) APPROPRIATE RESPONSE

1. Praise of the Lord (Psalm 118:19, 21, 28)

2. Recognition of the Lord’s hand at work (Psalm 118:23)

3. Rejoicing in the Lord (Psalm 118:24)

4. Blessing of the Lord’s name

Giving thanks to the Lord ( Psalm 118:26, 29 )