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Today’s reading is: Psa. 136; 146-150

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Psalm One Hundred Thirty-Six

  1. The Lord’s lovingkindness is everlasting.  לְעֹולָ֣ם חַסְדֹּֽו le‘owlām chacdow. This is a point made 26 times in 26 verses.
  2. Step by step, day by day, believers ought to be offering up the prayerful sacrifice of thanksgiving (1st Thess. 5:16-18; Heb. 13:15).

Psalm One Hundred Forty-Six

  1. Psalm 146 is a Hallelujah psalm (Ps. 104-106; 111-113; 115-117; 135; 146-150).  הַלְלוּ יָהּ.
  2. The infinite glory of the Lord is worthy of praise, even as the finite limitations of man cannot be trusted (Ps. 146:1-7).
  3. The Almighty is worthy of praise because He tenderly cares for the unworthy (Ps. 146:8-10).

Psalm One Hundred Forty-Seven

  1. Psalm 147 is a Hallelujah psalm (Ps. 104-106; 111-113; 115-117; 135; 146-150).  הַלְלוּ יָהּ.
  2. The Lord is worthy of praise, and praise is fitting for believers to accomplish (Ps. 147:1-3).
  3. The Lord’s omniscience & omnipotence is a source for encouragement to those who call upon His name (Ps. 147:4-6).
  4. The majestic God of creation is worthy of praise by virtue of His grace towards His undeserving creatures (Ps. 147:7-11).
  5. The grace of God has provided a strong defense for Jerusalem, and has established Israel as the unique nation of blessing upon the earth (Ps. 147:12-20).

Psalm One Hundred Forty-Eight

  1. Psalm 148 is a Hallelujah psalm (Ps. 104-106; 111-113; 115-117; 135; 146-150).  הַלְלוּ יָהּ.
  2. The Lord is worthy of praise in the heavens (Ps. 148:1-6).
  3. The Lord is worthy of praise on the earth (Ps. 148:7-12).
  4. His name is the only name worthy of exaltation, and Israel is the only people brought near to Him (Ps. 148:13-14).

Psalm One Hundred Forty-Nine

  1. Psalm 149 is a Hallelujah psalm (Ps. 104-106; 111-113; 115-117; 135; 146-150).  הַלְלוּ יָהּ.
  2. Israel’s Millennial blessings produce unparalleled rejoicing—a new song being sung in the congregation of “the godly ones” (Ps. 149:1-4).
  3. The godly ones (resurrected/glorified believers) are the judicial enforcers bearing the Lord’s sword (Ps. 149:5-8; Rev. 1:16; 19:15).

Psalm One Hundred Fifty

  1. Psalm 150 is a Hallelujah psalm (Ps. 104-106; 111-113; 115-117; 135; 146-150).  הַלְלוּ יָהּ.
  2. Psalm 150 provides the conclusion to the Psalter, and the summary of the principle for praise—the Lord is worthy of every form of praise.
  3. The Father’s purpose in keeping believers on the earth is to keep the Lord’s praise active on the earth.