Today’s passage: Psalm 118
Helpful thoughts:
- The truth that God is worthy of our trust and able to protect us better than any people could is supported by the psalmist’s personal testimony.
- It is a wonderful thing to be able to say, “The Lord is on my side.”
- Because the Lord is on our side, He also brings discipline (Verse 18 – See Hebrews 12:3-11)
Questions to consider:
- How does reading verses 19-24 together in context help you to understand them better? What (Who) is the “gate” of the Lord through whom all who are righteous have entered (John 10:9)? What (Who) is the cornerstone upon which God’s building is built (Matthew 21:42-46, Acts 4:10-12, Ephesians 2:19-22)?
- How then do we even better understand the significance of the people quoting verse 26 at Jesus’ triumphal entry (Matthew 21:9 – Where He would quote verses 22-23 to the Jewish leaders who rejected Him)?
- What experiences in your life would fit with this psalm? How has He loved you, been a refuge to you, and earned your thanks and praise?