Tag: Psalm 117

15
Mar

God of All Nations

Psalm 117:1 ESV Praise the Lord, all nations! Extol Him, all peoples! Before Christ, God’s special favor rested on His chosen nation, Israel (Deuteronomy 7:6–7). Other nations were largely condemned or overlooked for their disobedience to their Creator. Instead of drawing the nations toward God, Israel often drifted after them into disobedience. Time and again, […]

05
Dec

THE AUDACIOUS LOVE OF CHRIST

Psalm 117:1-2 Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles! Laud Him, all you peoples! For His merciful kindness is great toward us, And the truth of the Lord endures forever. Praise the Lord! This beautiful short Psalm is part of a six-psalm practice of praising God. It was called the Hallel which means “praise” in Hebrew, and also Hallelujah meaning “thank God.” It’s […]