Introduction
Praise God for his kindness to all those who honour him.
Verses
11For as the heavens are high above the earth,
so great is his loving kindness towards those who fear him.
so great is his loving kindness towards those who fear him.
17But the LORD’s loving kindness is from everlasting to everlasting with those who fear him,
his righteousness to children’s children,
his righteousness to children’s children,
20Praise the LORD, you angels of his,
who are mighty in strength, who fulfil his word,
obeying the voice of his word.
who are mighty in strength, who fulfil his word,
obeying the voice of his word.
Questions
1. To whom does the LORD show justice?
v 6 The LORD executes righteous acts,
and justice for all who are oppressed.
2. How does the LORD show that he is merciful and gracious?
v 8 and 9 The LORD is merciful and gracious,
slow to anger, and abundant in loving kindness.
He will not always accuse;
neither will he stay angry forever.
3. The LORD does not always punish us as we deserve. To whom does He extend His loving kindness?
v 10 and 11 He has not dealt with us according to our sins,
nor repaid us for our iniquities. For as the heavens are high above the earth, so great is his loving kindness towards those who fear him.
Summary Points
- v 1 to 5 Remember all the benefits that come from God
- v 6 to 18 God shows mercy and forgives our sins if we fear him. He understands our weaknesses
- v 19 to 22 God rules over all. Angels, people and everything in the world should praise him