2018 and Beyond: His Love Endures FOREVER (Psalm 136)

I. A Call to Worship (Psalm 136:1-3; Romans 8:38-39)

A. God is good all the time, and all the time God is good! (Psalm 136:1; Psalm 34:8)
B. He is the God of gods and Lord of lords. (Psalm 136:2-3; Psalm 115:3)
C. His love endures forever. (Psalm 136; Romans 8:38-39)

II. Reasons for Praise (Psalm 136:5-26)

A. Creation (Psalm 136: 5-9; Hebrews 11:3)
B. The Exodus (Psalm 136:10-15)
C. The Wilderness (Psalm 136:16)
D. The Conquest (Psalm 136:16-22)
E. Throughout History (Psalm 136:23-25)

III. Closing with Praise (Psalm 136:26)

A. The center of history is God.
B. The Christian faith is based on facts.
C. His love endures forever.

For Further Reflection:
1. Where have you seen God’s guiding hand and providential care in 2017?

2. How might God be leading you in 2018?

Creative Exercise:
Write your own psalm reflecting on the past year using the pattern set forth in Psalm 136.