Lesson 167: PSALM 117

Psalm 117 is the shortest chapter in the Bible and yet it contains all the truths that a Christian should know. It enjoins you to praise God because God is merciful, kind, gracious and true. We shall look into this beautiful psalm tonight and we believe that God will bless us richly as we do so in Jesus, name Amen.

1. OUR GOD IS UNIVERSALLY GOOD
The goodness of our God is for all the earth. Those who have tasted Him have found Him to be very good. He is not only good when all is well, but He is good also in the time of trouble. He is a good Friend in the time of need. our success in life depends on His goodness and mercy.

Ps. 33:5; Ps. 34:8; Nah. 1:7; I Tim. 1:12; II Cor. 12:9; II Tim. 2:1;
Rom. 9:16; Tit. 3:5.

2. PRAISE THE LORD: HE IS WORTHY TO BE PRAISED.
We have a lot to thank God for. For our salvation, for the
forgiveness of our sins, that we are still alive today, that He is a
dependable Rock, perfect and true, and that His mercy endureth
forever are just a few of the reasons why we should constantly
praise Him.

Col. 1:12; Mic. 7:18; Lam. 3:22-23; Deut. 32:4; Ps. 108:4; Rev. 11:17; I Thes. 5:18; Ps. 22:23; Rev. 19:5; Ps. 103:17.