Songs for Summer | July 6, 2025
Songs for Summer | July 6, 2025
 

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Psalm 118

1 Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever! 2 Let Israel say, "His steadfast love endures forever." 3 Let the house of Aaron say, "His steadfast love endures forever." 4 Let those who fear the LORD say, "His steadfast love endures forever."

5 Out of my distress I called on the LORD; the LORD answered me and set me free. 6 The LORD is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me? 7 The LORD is on my side as my helper; I shall look in triumph on those who hate me. 8 It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man. 9 It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in princes.

10 All nations surrounded me; in the name of the LORD I cut them off! 11 They surrounded me, surrounded me on every side; in the name of the LORD I cut them off! 12 They surrounded me like bees; they went out like a fire among thorns; in the name of the LORD I cut them off! 13 I was pushed hard, so that I was falling, but the LORD helped me.

14 The LORD is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation. 15 Glad songs of salvation are in the tents of the righteous: "The right hand of the LORD does valiantly, 16 the right hand of the LORD exalts, the right hand of the LORD does valiantly!" 17 I shall not die, but I shall live, and recount the deeds of the LORD. 18 The LORD has disciplined me severely, but he has not given me over to death. 19 Open to me the gates of righteousness, that I may enter through them and give thanks to the LORD. 20 This is the gate of the LORD; the righteous shall enter through it.

21 I thank you that you have answered me and have become my salvation. 22 The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. 23 This is the LORD's doing; it is marvelous in our eyes. 24 This is the day that the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. 25 Save us, we pray, O LORD! O LORD, we pray, give us success! 26 Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD! We bless you from the house of the LORD. 27 The LORD is God, and he has made his light to shine upon us. Bind the festal sacrifice with cords, up to the horns of the altar! 28 You are my God, and I will give thanks to you; you are my God; I will extol you. 29 Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever!

Talk Sheet Questions

  1. Do you ever have a hard time believing that God’s steadfast love endures forever? What helps you believe it? What encourages you?

  2. What does it look like practically to take refuge in God rather than relying solely on human relationships or institutions? (v. 8-9).

  3. The psalm moves from crying out in distress to celebrating deliverance. Has God delivered you through a difficult seasons, and what did you learn in the process?

  4. Read the context around the places in the New Testament when "The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone" (v. 22) is quoted about Jesus. [Matthew 21:42; Acts 4:11; 1 Peter 2:4-7] How does Psalm 118 play into the story of Jesus?

  5. The psalm speaks of entering "the gates of righteousness" and giving thanks (v. 19). What are some things you are thankful for that maybe you don’t think about all the time?

Prayer

Pray and express your trust in the steadfast love of the Lord.

If you are looking for Psalm 117, click the older button below. We published both 117 & 118 at the same time.

 
 
Scott Reavely