Podcasts about Psalm 118

Psalm 118 - Wednesday Evening - Connor Moore

❖ Today's Bible reading is Psalm 118: www.ESV.org/Psalm118 ❖ To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional: www.crossway.org/books/in-the-lord-i-take-refuge-hcj/ ❖ Browse other resources from Dane Ortlund: www.crossway.org/authors/dane-c-ortlund/

This is the second week of our series, Jesus Fulfilling the Psalms.

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Trust In the LORD With All Thy Heart: Psalm 118 & Proverbs 3 by Shawn Ozbun

Every soldier or statesman knows that after a hard fought victory, the real work begins. Whether you are rebuilding a nation after war or forming a more perfect union, the battle gives way to construction. What is God constructing after his victorious battle against sin and death? What does the new creation look like? The first step in any rebuilding process is to lay a cornerstone. Join us this Sunday as we see how Jesus is the cornerstone of the new creation—a work that includes even you and me.

Re-aired from 9-9-25: Psalm 118: 1-29 for Tuesday 4-28-26 (9-9-25)

"This is the day that the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." Psalm 118:24  

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Message from Elder Ronnie Loudermilk on April 26, 2026

Justin Paul-Lawrence, Executive Director

Easter sermon on Psalm 118 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on April 5, 2026

Myfriend, I am convinced that this is the day that Psalm 118:24 propheticallypoints to—that day, the first day of the week when Jesus Christ came out of thegrave victorious over death, sin, the devil, and hell itself. Jesus rose fromthe dead, alive, never to die again, eternally living because He is the eternalGod. Thisis the day that the Lord has made. That very special day 2,000 years ago, whenJesus came out of the grave, changed everything. If Jesus had only died and wehad been told that He died for our sins, we could say that is good. But whatbrings authenticity, effectiveness, and justification to that truth is the factthat He rose from the dead. Romans 4:23-25: “Now it was not written for his sakealone that it was imputed to him, but also for us. It shall be imputed to uswho believe in Him who raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead, who wasdelivered up because of our offenses, and was raised because of our justification.” Theearly disciples, when they preached, referred to the resurrection of JesusChrist again and again in every message. My friend, until the disciplesexperienced the resurrection of Christ, they did not have the courage theydisplayed afterward. Before that, they were fearful. They were hiding. Theywere in fear for their lives. But when they encountered the resurrected Saviorduring those 40 days before He ascended into heaven, something changed. Whatchanged was that, after waiting those 10 days in the upper room, the HolySpirit of God came upon them. The Holy Spirit is the One who made the truth ofthe resurrection of Jesus Christ personal. He made that truth come alive intheir souls, and they were willing to be martyred for the cause of Christ. Allbut one of those disciples were martyred. John is the only one who survivedmartyrdom and died a natural death. My friend, that is the difference theresurrection makes. Thatis, in a sense, what Paul is speaking of in Philippians 1:7 when he tells thechurch at Philippi, “Just as it is right for me to think this of you all,because I have you in my heart, inasmuch as both in my chains and in thedefense and confirmation of the gospel”—remember the gospel is the death,burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ ( Corinthians 15:1-11)  Paul is in chains. He is suffering. He has been through much. Hedoes not know exactly what the future holds while he is in those chains. But hehas grace in the midst of his struggles and his problems. He is talking aboutgrace—grace that gives him everything he needs to be all that he should be,with the peace of God, the joy of God, and the completeness of Jesus Christliving in him and through him.  John1:1-14 tells us, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God,and the Word was God… and the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us, and webeheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full ofgrace and truth.” Jesus is grace personified. When you have Jesus, and youenter into the fellowship of His sufferings, you recognize that He suffersalongside you.  Rememberwhen Paul was saved on the road to Damascus and he said, “Lord, who are You?”Jesus said, “I am Jesus whom you are persecuting.” Jesus goes through oursuffering with us. He weeps with us. He cares for us. We are partakers of Hisgrace. This is not just grace that helps us get through a tough time—it isJesus Himself who is present with us, helping us through every difficulty. Evenwhen we walk through the valley of the shadow of death, the psalmist said,“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear noevil.” Why? “For Thou art with me.” Oh, my friend, through the ministry, work,and power of the Holy Spirit in our lives, we can experience the grace of Jesusevery moment of our lives if we will simply believe and trust Him. We arepartakers of His grace, and I trust you will know that today. Hallelujah—He isrisen! He is risen indeed!

On This Day Psalm 118:24 April 5, 2026 Rev. Alan Brehm PhD Hickman Presbyterian Church

The King is Coming! (Psalm 118) by Josiah Graves

On Palm Sunday, the crowds shouted “Hosanna!”—but did they really understand what they were saying?In this episode, we explore Psalm 118 and its powerful connection to Jesus' entry into Jerusalem. What looked like a triumphant moment was actually pointing to rejection, sacrifice, and ultimate victory.Join us as we talk through:The meaning behind the crowd's praiseJesus as the cornerstone in Psalm 118The shift from celebration to crucifixionWhat Holy Week reveals about the heart of GodThis episode is an invitation to move beyond surface-level faith and encounter Jesus as He truly is.Scripture Focus: Psalms 118

A sermon from Nick Owens on Psalm 118

Palm Sunday: Psalm 118 (Josh Lewis) by Highlands Community Church

When the crowds shouted "Hosanna! Lord, save us!" as Jesus rode into Jerusalem, they were quoting a Psalm that time would later reveal to point to a great mystery of God. | Series: Non-Series

A Palm Sunday Message - Pastor Dan looks at Psalm 118 and how the triumph entry of Jesus brings us hope today. 

Laying the Stone _ Psalm 118_19-26 & Luke 19_35–40 _ Palm Sunday 2026 by Cypress Bible Church

The King who comes wears a crown because he first bore a cross—and now calls the world to cry, “Lord, save us.” Listen to the first sermon of our Passion Week series “The Way of the Messiah.”

The Steadfast Love of the Lord: The Soundtrack of Life (Psalm 118) - Gabriel Hinerman

The King We Confess (Psalm 118; Luke 9) Palm Sunday 2026 by Edgington EPC

In this sermon Pastor Christopher talks about five main topics as found in this passage: The Call to Worship, The Distress, The Deliverance, the Declaration, and The Call to Worship again. He breaks down what we should do when we encounter stress in our life, and what we do when we take our stress to God. Finally, he shares with us how it is better to put our trust in the Lord than in man, and the victory over the nations because of the Lord that is talked about in this passage. Thanks for Listening! LAKEVIEW MISSIONARY CHURCH810 S. Evergreen Dr.Moses Lake, WA 98837509-765-5270www.LakeviewMissionaryChurch.comPastor Christopher sends a weekly update to our church every Wednesday with an encouraging article, prayer requests, and announcements. Subscribe here, http://eepurl.com/hC7SHDScripture taken from the New American Standard Bible, Copyright The Lockman Foundation 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995. Used by permission.

Psalm 118 Psalms 113-118 are commonly referred to as the (Egyptian) Hallel Psalms.  It is widely held that Israelites sang these psalms in conjunction with Israel's feasts, especially Passover and Tabernacles.  That being the case, these are probably the psalms Jesus sang with His disciples when they celebrated Passover together in the Upper Room.

Prayer and Praise for God's Salvation - Psalm 118 - Pastor Ace Davis

Steve Surbaugh

Year A, Liturgy of the PalmsHere is the Andrew Peterson song "Is He Worthy" for you to enjoy.

Date: March 22, 2026Preacher: Rev. Britton WoodSeries: Lenten Songs

In today's readings, we trace the route of the Israelites in Numbers and hear the song of Moses in Deuteronomy. Fr. Mike reflects on a hard lesson from these passages; that God will allow us to choose something other than him, even though it hurts us. The readings are Numbers 33, Deuteronomy 32, and Psalm 118. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fall asleep to special Psalm devotionals at https://www.sleeppsalms.com Tonight's prayer is from Psalm 118:1. Welcome to "Sleep Psalms with Bishop T.D. Jakes," a tranquil oasis of serenity for your weary soul. In each episode, you'll embark on a soothing journey guided by the wisdom of the most popular book of the Bible, the book of Psalms. Bishop T.D. Jakes' calming voice and gentle prayers will lull you into a peaceful state of mind, perfect for restful sleep or deep meditation. Allow each profound devotional soothe your soul every night. Let the verses of the Psalms cradle your thoughts and provide solace, allowing you to drift into a night of tranquil slumber. Let the Lord be your shepherd tonight, and fall asleep to God's word. Join us as we embark on a profound exploration of these timeless scriptures, nurturing both your spirit and your dreams. Download the Pray.com app for more Bible stories to last a lifetime. To learn more about Bishop T.D. Jakes visit https://tdjenterprises.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send a textIn this episode, you will find the following:1) Reading of Psalm Chapter 1182) Explanations of key takeaways3) Summary4) Prayer

Responding Rightly to Our Salvation (Psalm 118:13-29) | Women's Bible Study | Monse Rodriguez

Welcome to Day 2813 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom. Day 2813 – Wisdom Nuggets – Psalm 118:19-29 – Daily Wisdom Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2813 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day two thousand eight hundred thirteen of our Trek. The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. The Title for Today's Wisdom-Trek is: The Rejected Cornerstone – The Triumphal Entry into Sacred Space. In our previous episode, we trekked through the fierce, chaotic battleground of Psalm One Hundred Eighteen, focusing on verses ten through eighteen. We stood with the psalmist as he was completely surrounded by hostile nations, swarming around him like angry bees, and blazing like a fire of thorns. Yet, instead of surrendering to panic, he wielded the authority of the Lord. We learned that while God may allow His servants to face severe discipline, and agonizing trials, He will never abandon them to the grave. The strong right arm of the Lord brought ultimate victory, turning a scene of near-death into a vibrant camp of joyful celebration. Today, the dust of that cosmic battlefield finally settles. We are moving from the bloodstained trenches, directly to the majestic gates of the temple. We will conclude our journey through the "Egyptian Hallel," exploring the grand finale of Psalm One Hundred Eighteen, covering verses nineteen through twenty-nine, in the New Living Translation. As we read this final movement, picture a magnificent, royal procession. The victorious King has returned from the war. He approaches the holy city, leading a procession of worshippers, ready to cross the threshold into the sacred presence of Yahweh. These verses are bursting with prophetic, Messianic weight. In fact, these are the very words the crowds shouted as Jesus rode a donkey into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. Let us join the procession, and experience the triumphant entry of the King. Psalm One Hundred Eighteen: verses nineteen through twenty-one. Open for me the gates where the righteous enter, and I will go in and thank the Lord. These gates lead to the presence of the Lord, and the godly enter there. I thank you for answering my prayer and giving me victory! The psalmist stands before the massive doors of the temple. He cries out with authority, "Open for me the gates where the righteous enter." In the Ancient Israelite worldview, cosmic geography is incredibly important. The world was viewed as a battleground of rival spiritual forces, but the temple in Jerusalem was the ultimate sacred space. It was the earthly headquarters of the Divine Council, the very intersection of heaven and earth. To cross through these gates was to step out of the chaotic, contested territory of the nations, and step directly into the ordered, holy domain of Yahweh. But these are not just ordinary doors; they are "the gates where the righteous enter." The text explicitly states, "These gates lead to the presence of the Lord, and the godly enter there." Sacred space cannot be occupied by just anyone. The rebel gods, the wicked nations, and the unrepentant sinners cannot survive the holy presence of the Creator. Only those who have been justified, those who walk in covenant faithfulness, are granted access. As the heavy wooden and bronze gates swing open, the psalmist steps into the courtyard. His first act is not to boast of his own military prowess. Instead, he lifts his voice in profound gratitude: "I thank you for answering my prayer, and giving me victory!" He remembers the narrow, suffocating place from verse five. He remembers crying out in distress. As he looks at the altar and the sanctuary, he acknowledges that his survival is entirely the result of divine intervention. Psalm One Hundred Eighteen: verses twenty-two through twenty-four. The stone that the builders rejected has now become the cornerstone. This is the Lord's doing, and it is wonderful to see. This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it. As the procession moves into the temple complex, the psalmist points to the architecture of the building itself, and draws out one of the most famous, and powerful, metaphors in all of Scripture. "The stone that the builders rejected, has now become the cornerstone." In ancient masonry, builders would carefully inspect the quarried rocks. If a stone was misshapen, flawed, or deemed unworthy, they would toss it aside into the rubble heap. The cornerstone, however, was the most critical piece of the entire foundation. It was the massive, perfectly cut block that locked the intersecting walls together, bearing the weight of the structure, and setting the alignment for the whole building. In the context of the Divine Council worldview, the "builders" represent the rulers of this age. They are the hostile nations, the corrupt human kings, and the dark spiritual principalities that govern the world. They inspected God's chosen King—and ultimately, the Messiah, Jesus Christ—and they judged Him as worthless. They rejected Him. They threw Him onto the rubble heap of the cross. But Yahweh, the Supreme Architect of the cosmos, walked over to the rubble heap. He picked up the rejected, discarded stone, and He made it the chief cornerstone of a brand new, eternal temple. God takes what the world despises, and uses it to anchor His entire kingdom. The congregation looks at this incredible reversal of fortunes, and responds in awe: "This is the Lord's doing, and it is wonderful to see." Human engineering cannot explain this. Political strategy cannot achieve this. It is a sheer, unadulterated miracle of God. Because of this miraculous reversal, the choir erupts into a famous declaration: "This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it." We often quote this verse casually, to celebrate a sunny Tuesday morning. But in its original context, it is much heavier. "The Day" is a technical term for the Day of Yahweh's victory. It is the specific, appointed moment in history when God vindicates His rejected King, and establishes His cornerstone. That is the true reason for our rejoicing! Psalm One Hundred Eighteen: verses twenty-five through twenty-six. Please, Lord, please save us. Please, Lord, please give us success. Bless the one who comes in the name of the Lord. We bless you from the house of the Lord. The celebration reaches a fever pitch. The people cry out, "Please, Lord, please save us." In the original Hebrew, this phrase is Hoshiah-na, which translates directly into the word we know as "Hosanna." It is both an urgent plea for deliverance, and a roaring shout of praise. As the victorious King steps forward, the priests, standing on the steps of the temple, pronounce a blessing over Him: "Bless the one who comes in the name of the Lord." They are officially recognizing His divine authority. He is not coming in his own name, seeking his own glory. He is acting as the authorized vice-regent of Yahweh. Then, the priests extend that blessing to the entire procession: "We bless you from the house of the Lord." The temple acts as a distribution center for God's grace. The blessing flows from the Holy of Holies, out to the King, and then washes over the entire assembly of the righteous. When Jesus rode into Jerusalem on the back of a donkey, the crowds waved palm branches, and screamed these exact verses. "Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!" They were recognizing Him as the rejected stone, who had come to bring the ultimate Day of Salvation. Psalm One Hundred Eighteen: verses twenty-seven through twenty-nine. The Lord is God, shining upon us. Take the sacrifice and bind it with cords on the altar. You are my God, and I will praise you! You are my God, and I will exalt you! Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever. The procession reaches the very center of the courtyard, stopping before the great bronze altar. The psalmist declares, "The Lord is God, shining upon us." This evokes the ancient priestly blessing from the Book of Numbers: "May the Lord make his face shine upon you." It is a theophany—a manifestation of divine light and favor. The darkness of the enemy swarm has been entirely replaced by the radiant, blinding light of God's smiling presence. But true worship is never cheap. Victory always requires a cost. The leader commands: "Take the sacrifice and bind it with cords on the altar." Literally, the Hebrew says, "Bind the festival sacrifice with cords, up to the horns of the altar." The horns of the altar were the raised corners, symbolizing the power and...

Welcome to Day 2812 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom. Day 2812 – Wisdom Nuggets – Psalm 118:10-18 – Daily Wisdom Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2812 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2812 of our Trek. The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. The Title for Today's Wisdom-Trek is: Surrounded but Secure – The Strong Right Arm of the Lord. In our previous episode, we took our first steps into the magnificent landscape of Psalm One Hundred Eighteen, focusing on verses one through nine. We heard the massive, joyful choir of Israel, the priests, and all who fear the Lord, declaring that His faithful love endures forever. We also listened to the deeply personal testimony of a leader who was trapped in a narrow, suffocating place, but who was miraculously rescued, and brought into the wide-open spaces of God's grace. That powerful realization led us to conclude that it is infinitely better to take refuge in the Lord, than to put our trust in earthly princes. Today, we are moving forward on our trail, trekking through the second movement of this grand, festive song. We will be exploring Psalm One Hundred Eighteen, verses ten through eighteen, in the New Living Translation. As we open our Bibles, we must keep the historical and theological setting firmly in our minds. This is the very climax of the Egyptian Hallel, the collection of psalms sung during the Passover. These are the very words that echoed in the mind of Jesus Christ, as He left the Upper Room, and walked into the dark, terrifying olive grove of Gethsemane. He knew that He was about to be surrounded by hostile forces, both human and spiritual. Yet, He sang this psalm of absolute, unshakable victory. In these verses, the psalmist paints a vivid, almost overwhelming picture of being entirely encircled by enemies. But instead of despair, we hear a drumbeat of triumph. We witness the cosmic authority of Yahweh, the mighty power of His right arm, and the profound paradox of facing severe discipline, yet being spared from death. Let us lean in, and listen to the battle cry of the redeemed. Psalm One Hundred Eighteen: verses ten through twelve. Though hostile nations surrounded me, I destroyed them all with the authority of the Lord. Yes, they surrounded and attacked me, but I destroyed them all with the authority of the Lord. They swarmed around me like bees; they blazed against me like a crackling fire. But I destroyed them all with the authority of the Lord. The imagery here is intense, claustrophobic, and highly kinetic. The psalmist says, three separate times, that he was "surrounded." He was completely encircled, with no natural means of escape. But notice who is surrounding him: "hostile nations." To truly understand the weight of this, we must put on our Ancient Israelite, Divine Council worldview lenses, as taught by Dr. Michael S. Heiser. In the ancient world, a conflict between nations was never merely a political dispute; it was a cosmic battle. According to Deuteronomy Chapter Thirty-Two, verses eight and nine, the nations of the world had been disinherited by Yahweh at the Tower of Babel, and placed under the authority of lesser, rebel spiritual beings. Israel, however, remained Yahweh's personal portion. Therefore, when the "hostile nations" surround the Israelite king, this is a coordinated attack by the dark, spiritual principalities of the unseen world. They are attempting to snuff out the light of God's kingdom on earth. The psalmist uses two vivid, terrifying metaphors to describe this onslaught. First, he says, "They swarmed around me like bees." If you have ever accidentally disturbed a beehive, you know the absolute, blinding panic of that moment. Bees attack from every possible angle; they are relentless, chaotic, and their stings produce compounding agony. Second, he says, "They blazed against me like a crackling fire." In the original Hebrew, this is specifically described as a fire of thornbushes. Dry thorns burn with incredible, explosive heat, and a blinding, intimidating flash. But what happens to a fire of thorns? It flashes hot, it makes a lot of terrifying noise, but it burns out almost instantly. It has no lasting fuel. This is exactly how the psalmist views the hostile, demonic forces of the world. They swarm, they sting, and they blaze with intimidating fury. But they have no staying power against the Creator. Three times, the psalmist responds to the threat with a rhythmic, defiant battle cry: "I destroyed them all with the authority of the Lord." Literally, the Hebrew text says, "In the Name of Yahweh, I cut them off." He does not rely on his own military strategy, his own armor, or his own physical prowess. He wields the Name of the Most High God. When Jesus faced the cross, He was swarmed by the hostility of Rome, the religious leaders, and the rebel spirits of the unseen realm. Yet, through His willing sacrifice, He wielded the authority of the Lord, cutting off the power of sin and death forever. Psalm One Hundred Eighteen: verses thirteen through fourteen. My enemies did their best to kill me, but the Lord rescued me. The Lord is my strength and my song; he has given me victory. The psalmist moves from the broad, chaotic swarm of the nations, to a deeply personal, targeted attack. "My enemies did their best to kill me." The literal translation is incredibly violent: "You pushed me violently, so that I was falling." He is speaking directly to the adversary, acknowledging the sheer, brute force of the assault. He was pushed to the very brink; he was teetering on the edge of the precipice. "But the Lord rescued me." Yahweh reached out His hand, caught His servant mid-fall, and pulled him back from the edge of the abyss. Verse fourteen is a direct, deliberate quotation of an older, highly famous song. "The Lord is my strength and my song; he has given me victory." These are the exact words sung by Moses and the Israelites on the shores of the Red Sea, in Exodus Chapter Fifteen, verse two, right after God drowned the Egyptian army. By quoting the Song of the Sea, the psalmist connects his present, personal deliverance to the great, historical deliverance of the Exodus. Because this is the Passover festival, the connection is absolutely brilliant. The God who split the sea, and crushed the Egyptian gods, is the exact same God who catches you when the enemy pushes you over the edge. He is our strength when we are weak; He is our song when we have lost our voice; and He is our ultimate, eternal salvation. Psalm One Hundred Eighteen: verses fifteen through sixteen. Songs of joy and victory are sung in the camp of the godly. The strong right arm of the Lord has done glorious things! The strong right arm of the Lord is raised in triumph. The strong right arm of the Lord has done glorious things! The scene shifts from the lonely, personal battlefield, to the vibrant, joyful encampment of the righteous. Imagine walking through the tents of the Israelites. You do not hear the moans of the defeated, or the fearful whispers of the oppressed. You hear the deafening, celebratory roar of victory. And what is the lyric of their song? They are singing about the "strong right arm of the Lord." In biblical poetry, the "right arm" or "right hand" is a powerful anthropomorphism—a way of describing God's invisible attributes using human physical terms. The right arm represents kinetic energy, military might, and decisive, executing authority. It is the hand that holds the sword; it is the arm that shatters the enemy. Three times, the congregation sings about this mighty arm. It has "done glorious things." It is "raised in triumph." This is a picture of the Divine Warrior, standing victorious on the cosmic battlefield, His arm lifted high, signaling to the entire universe that the forces of chaos have been decisively crushed. When the early church looked back at the resurrection of Jesus Christ, they realized they were witnessing the ultimate manifestation of the strong right arm of the Lord. God reached down into the grave, shattered the gates of death, and raised His Son in triumph, securing eternal victory for the camp of the godly. Psalm One Hundred Eighteen: verses seventeen through eighteen. I will not die; instead, I will live to tell what the Lord has done. The Lord has punished me severely, but he did not let me die. We conclude today's trek with a profoundly moving, and incredibly honest, declaration. The psalmist has survived the swarm. He has been caught from the fall. He has heard the victory song in the camp. And now, he makes a solemn vow regarding his future. "I will not die; instead, I will live." This is not just a biological...

Welcome to Day 2810 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom. Day 2810 – Wisdom Nuggets – Psalm 118:1-9 – Daily Wisdom Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2810 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2810 of our Trek. The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. The title for today's Wisdom-Trek is: The Eternal Refuge – Stepping into the Wide-Open Spaces In our previous trek, we stood on the mountaintop of Psalm One Hundred Seventeen. We explored the shortest chapter in the entire Bible, and yet, we saw how it held the largest possible stage. It was a cosmic megaphone, calling all the disinherited nations, and all the diverse people groups of the earth, to return to their Creator. It reminded us that God's unfailing love is a prevailing flood, capable of washing over every cultural and geographical boundary. Today, we take our next momentous step. We are crossing the threshold into Psalm One Hundred Eighteen, and we will be focusing our attention on the first movement of this incredible song, covering verses one through nine, in the New Living Translation. This is a milestone moment in our journey. Psalm One Hundred Eighteen is the grand finale, the sweeping crescendo, of the Egyptian Hallel. This is the very last of the Passover psalms. When you picture Jesus and His disciples in the Upper Room, finishing the Last Supper, the Gospel of Matthew tells us that they sang a hymn before heading out to the Mount of Olives. This was that hymn. These were the very words that filled the mind of the Messiah, as He walked deliberately toward the darkness of Gethsemane, and the agony of the cross. As we read this psalm, we hear the sound of a massive, festive procession. We hear a worship leader crying out to the congregation, and we hear a deeply personal testimony of a leader who was surrounded by enemies, yet rescued by the overwhelming power of Yahweh. So, let us join the procession, and listen to the opening chorus. The first segment is: The Chorus of Unfailing Love. Psalm One Hundred Eighteen: verses one through four. Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever. Let all Israel repeat: "His faithful love endures forever." Let Aaron's descendants, the priests, repeat: "His faithful love endures forever." Let all who fear the Lord repeat: "His faithful love endures forever." The psalm erupts with a joyful, booming command: "Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good!" But this is not just a solo performance. The worship leader is actively conducting a massive, multi-part choir, stationed within the temple courts. He calls out to three specific, distinct groups, demanding that they lift their voices and repeat the core thesis of the entire biblical narrative: "His faithful love endures forever." If this grouping sounds familiar, it should! We saw this exact same three-part division back in Psalm One Hundred Fifteen. First, the leader calls out to all Israel. These are the covenant people, the physical descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. They are the ones who experienced the Exodus, the parting of the Red Sea, and the provision of manna in the wilderness. They, of all people, have the historical evidence to shout that God's faithful love endures. Next, he turns to Aaron's descendants, the priests. These are the spiritual leaders, the men who mediated between the holy God and the flawed nation. They worked the sacrifices; they saw the blood on the altar. They understood, intimately, the cost of forgiveness. They are commanded to publicly declare that the sacrificial system is upheld not by mechanics, but by God's enduring love. Finally, the leader casts a wide net to all who fear the Lord. This encompasses the Gentile converts, the foreigners, and the strangers from those diverse nations we talked about in Psalm One Hundred Seventeen. God's love is not geographically restricted. If you fear Yahweh, if you revere the Creator of the universe, you are invited into the choir. You are given a voice in the congregation. And what is the lyric they are all singing? It is the Hebrew word Hesed. This is God's loyal, stubborn, covenant-keeping affection. It is a love that does not quit when we fail. It is a love that outlasts empires, survives the darkness of the grave, and, as the psalm says, "endures forever." When Jesus walked toward the cross, He was holding onto this exact promise. The physical pain would be temporary, but the Hesed of the Father would be eternal. The second segment is: The Cry from the Narrow Place. Psalm One Hundred Eighteen: verse five. In my distress I prayed to the Lord, and the Lord answered me and set me free. Suddenly, the perspective shifts. The sweeping, panoramic view of the massive choir fades into the background, and a single, solitary voice steps up to the microphone. The worship leader—perhaps the King, or perhaps a representation of the Messiah—shares a deeply personal testimony. "In my distress, I prayed to the Lord." The Hebrew word translated as "distress" is metsar. It literally means a narrow, tight, or constricted place. It paints a vivid, suffocating picture. Have you ever felt trapped? Have you ever felt like the walls of your life—your finances, your health, your relationships—were closing in on you, squeezing the very breath out of your lungs? That is the metsar. It is the spiritual claustrophobia of a crisis. The psalmist was pushed into a corner with no human escape route. But in that tight, suffocating space, he did the only thing left to do. He prayed. He cried out to Yahweh. And the response of God is breathtaking: "The Lord answered me and set me free." The literal Hebrew translation is incredibly poetic. It says, "The Lord answered me in a broad place," or "in a spacious place." God did not just pluck him out of the tight squeeze; God completely changed his environment. He moved him from the suffocating, narrow gorge of distress, and planted his feet in a wide, expansive, sunlit meadow of freedom. This is what Yahweh does. He takes our claustrophobic anxieties and replaces them with the wide-open spaces of His grace. He gives us room to breathe again. The third segment is: The Fearless Stance of the Redeemed. Psalm One Hundred Eighteen: verses six through seven. The Lord is for me, so I will have no fear. What can mere people do to me? Yes, the Lord is for me; he will help me. I will look in triumph at those who hate me. Because the psalmist has experienced this miraculous transfer from the narrow place to the spacious place, his entire psychological posture has changed. He stands tall, squares his shoulders, and makes a bold, defiant declaration: "The Lord is for me, so I will have no fear." This is the ultimate antidote to anxiety. If the Maker of heaven and earth, the Commander of the Divine Council, is actively standing on your side, fear becomes logically obsolete. He asks a rhetorical question: "What can mere people do to me?" When we look at this through the lens of the Ancient Israelite worldview, we understand that "mere people" are often pawns. Behind hostile human armies and corrupt human politicians, there are often dark, rebellious spiritual forces at work. The psalmist knows that he is not just fighting flesh and blood. But even so, if the Most High God—the uncreated Creator—is his helper, then the rebel gods and their human puppets are entirely powerless to change his eternal destiny. "What can mere people do to me?" They might insult me. They might steal my property. They might even, as Jesus knew, destroy my physical body. But they cannot touch my soul, and they cannot alter the enduring, forever nature of God's Hesed toward me. He repeats the truth to let it sink in deep: "Yes, the Lord is for me; he will help me." The word for "help" here means to actively assist in battle. God is not a passive observer; He is a fellow warrior in the trenches. Because of this divine alliance, the psalmist is certain of the outcome: "I will look in triumph at those who hate me." He doesn't say he will seek bitter, petty revenge. He says he will look in triumph. He will stand in the wide-open space of God's deliverance, and he will see the hostile, chaotic forces of his enemies completely neutralized. The Fourth Segment is: The Superiority of the Divine Refuge. Psalm One Hundred Eighteen: verses eight through nine. It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in people. 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1 Dankt dem HERRN, denn er ist gut, und seine Gnade hört niemals auf! 2 Alle Israeliten sollen es sagen: Seine Gnade hört niemals auf! 3 Die Priester sollen einstimmen: Seine Gnade hört niemals auf! 4 Alle, die Ehrfurcht vor ihm haben, sollen rufen: Seine Gnade hört niemals auf! 5 In auswegloser Lage schrie ich zum HERRN. Da holte […]

Layla Coray beschreibt, wie sie sich vom Vertrauen und der Dankbarkeit des Psalmisten anstecken ließ und in ihren eigenen Nöten Gottes rettendes Eingreifen erlebte. In Zeiten großer Bedrängnis und innerer Enge schrie sie zu Gott, der sie befreite, ihr neuen Lebensmut schenkte und ihr Vertrauen stärkte. Der Psalm wird anschließend in einem Lied vertont, das […]

This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Ps 118:24   Here's the truth about those days: Eventually, either the days are gone, or we are gone from the days.Who is sovereign over my days? Why did that guy have to die "so soon"? Who is in charge over the number of the days? What if I am grumpy about the whole topic? If so, these 6 ½ minutes of this particular day, will be of good use to you.https://youtu.be/6lTKMl3XTNo

To praise is to throw back to the Lord the fastballs of revelation that He has thrown at you. This commitment to be proclaiming hallelujahs is done in the context of some great questions:Is the Lord on your side?what can man do to me?Will I bless the Lord?Join me for the answer of Psalm 118.  https://youtu.be/VQP2YzmXfaM

As the passover drew near, Jesus had a feast with his disciples. In this episode, we discuss the profound symbolism of this moment, its context, bridal revelation, and further revelation of the passover lamb. Even in closing, as they sang a hymn and departed, psalm 118 was on their lips, "I shall not die and live, and declare the works of the Lord."   Matthew 26:17-35Mark 14:12-31Luke 22:7-38John 131 Corinthians 5:71 Peter 1:19Guest Speaker: Jannel Heastonwww.messagetokings.com

Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026Title: An Introduction to the PsalmsPreacher: Wayne MeadowsSeries: The Psalms (Part 1)Passage: Mark 14:22-26; Psalm 118:1-29

Word of the Day with Rene' Holaday for Tuesday, 1-20-26: Psalm 118: 1-29