Psalm 118, A Song of Steadfast Love. Pam Larson, March 24, 2021

Psalm 118 A Song of Steadfast Love

The command: give thanks

The reason: “for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever!”

A song of steadfast love: “Thank You, God! for Your faithful, loyal love and salvation.”

1.  Praising God for His great mercy and deliverance (1–18)

• The call (1–4)
• The testimony (5–18)
  • Brief testimony and reflection on God’s steadfast love (5–9)
  • Longer, more specific report (10–14)
  • Joyful gratitude (15–18)

2. Corporate praise (19–29)

• OUR GATE (19–21)
• OUR CORNERSTONE (22–24)
• OUR SALVATION (25–26)
• OUR LIGHT (27; also Jn 8:12; Jn 1:4–5)
• OUR SACRIFICE (27)
• OUR THANKSGIVING (28–29)