Dr. McKellar’s Lesson for November 20, 2022

Thanksgiving Message

For His Steadfast Love Endures Forever

Psalms 136:1-26

1. Introduction

• liturgical, antiphonal, communal setting, last Psalm of the Great Hallel Collection, purpose of repetition

2. Call to Praise 1-3

• good (Psa. 34:8)
• supreme
• sovereign

3. Cause for Praise 4-25

• creation (4-9, Prov. 3:19)
• redemption (10-16)
• conquest/inheritance (17-22)
• protection (23-25)

4. Call to Praise 26

• supremacy of character (Psa. 23:6)
• superintendence over creation
• sovereignty in redemption
• connection to Christ: celebrating a greater deliverance (Heb. 2:14-15, Rev. 4:11 and 5:9-14)

5. So What?

• Because the Lord displays enduring love in all He does, praise Him now and forever.
• Lasting love means hope for others and hope for you.
• “If Jehovah’s mercy endureth forever, our praise should endure forever; if His goodness never ceases, our thanksgiving should never be silent.” (Spurgeon)
• “Though He giveth or He taketh, God His children ne’er forsaketh; His the loving purpose solely to preserve them pure and holy.” (C. Sandell, “Children of the Heavenly Father”)
• “…Redeeming love has been my theme, And shall be till I die…” (W. Cowper, “There Is a Fountain”)