Psalm 116
How did the psalmist feel about God because He saved him? He loves the Lord
Why did he tell his soul to be at rest? The Lord had dealt bountifully with him (answered his prayers)
Why did God save him from death? God is gracious, merciful, and righteous; David made a vow to God if he would be saved
How does God feel about the death of His saints? Their deaths are precious to Him
Psalm 117
Who is told to praise the Lord? All Gentiles (non-Israelites) and all peoples (Israelites)
For what reason? His merciful kindness is great to us and His truth endures forever
Psalm 118
Which statements are repeated in Psalm 118? “O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good.” and “His mercy endures forever.”
What is the point of verses 8-9? We should put our faith in God and not put our faith in men
What is the occasion in verses 19-27? Entrance into Jerusalem for worship
How many N.T. passages refer to Psalm 118? Heb. 13:6 quotes v.6; Jesus uses v.22 as a prophecy concerning Him in Matt. 21:42; Mark 12:10-11; Luke 20:17; Peter also refers to Jesus as the rock on which the church of Christ is built (1 Peter 2:4-8, and Acts 4:11); v. 25-26 were spoken by the people as Jesus entered Jerusalem (Matt. 21:9; Mark 11:9-10; Luke 19:38 John 12:13); Jesus uses v.26 to refer to Himself (Matt. 23:29 and Luke 13:35
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