1. His Mercy Endures Forever
Psalm 136

2. Background
Author and time unknown
Possibly a popular psalm, with a theme found frequently 2 Chronicles 7:3, 6 2 Chronicles 20:21 Ezra 3:11
Possibly a responsive psalm

3. His Mercy Endures… We are here because of God’s mercy
Mercy – God’s lovingkindness, compassion and pity. Steadfast love – even undeserved
Mercy in God’s word 2 Corinthians 1:3, 1 Peter 1:3; James 5:11, Psalm 103:8, 17, Ephesians 2:4

4. His Mercy Endures…
Mercy does not mean we have no part
WE cannot despise His mercy – Romans 2:4 Psalm 62:12

5. Give thanks to Him
Bookends to this psalm
Let us be thankful– Ephesians 5:20 Colossians 3:15 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Hebrews 13:15

6. Our God is… (1-3)
Hallelujah
LORD – YHWH
Good – in Him there is nothing bad or evil; also He is to be held in high esteem – Romans 2:4, 11:22 2 Thessalonians 1:11

7. Our God is… (1-3)
God of gods – none, besides Him. Exodus 20:2-3, Hosea 13:4 cf. Daniel 2:47
Lord of lords – master or lord, ruler. God is in charge! He is the one to whom we submit – 1 Timothy 6:15, Revelation 17:14, 19:16

8. God of creation (4-9)
He alone does great wonders
Wonders – extraordinary Psalm 86:10, 119:18
By wisdom He made the heavens – Genesis 1:1-3, Proverbs 3:19, Hebrews 11:3

9. God of creation (4-9)
He laid out the earth above the waters – Genesis 1:9-10
He has give us great lights – sun, moon & stars – Genesis 1:3, 14-18, 1 John 1:5, 2 Corinthians 4:6
Romans 1:20

10. Delivers out of Egypt(10-15)
He struck Egypt in their firstborn – Exodus 12:29- 34
He brought Israel out with a strong hand – power in all He accomplished – Exodus 12:12, Numbers 33:4

11. Delivers out of Egypt(10-15)
He divided the Red Sea – Exodus 14
He overthrew Pharaoh and his army – a final act of judgment – Exodus 14:24-28
Notice Exodus 14:29-31

12. Delivers through the wilderness (16-22)
He led them though the wilderness – many ways He sustained them
He struck down great kings – Sihon of the Amorites - Numbers 21: Og of Bashan – Numbers 21:33-35

13. Delivers through the wilderness (16-22)
He gave Israel, His servant, their land as a heritage – the book of Joshua records their conquests. Fulfilled from a promise 4+ centuries earlier (Genesis 15:13-15)

14. God Remembers (23-26)
He remembers our lowly state – Israel was a small people – Ezekiel 16:1-14, Isaiah 63:7-9 God remembers us, even in our lowly state – Romans 5:8, Ephesians 2:1-5

15. God Remembers (23-26)
He rescues us – from our enemies. 2 Peter 2:9, Romans 8:38-39 – NOTHING can separate us from Him
He gives food for all flesh – God sustains us Psalm 37:25, Matthew 5:45, Acts 14:17

16. God Remembers (23-26)
O give thanks to the God of heaven! Again, considering all we have considered, He is worthy of thanks!

17. Truly, our God is merciful
Have we availed ourselves of His mercy?