Introduction:

1. Jewish tradition refers to this psalm as “the Great Psalm of Praise.”

2. God’s consistent goodness is the foundation of praise.

3. Our aim is to walk away from this psalm a more thankful people.

Discussion:

I. Oh, Give Thanks to The Lord

A. This underlying term basically means to confess or acknowledge (Leviticus 5:5; Proverbs 28:13; 1 Kings 8:35).

B. Combined with His glorious attributes and actions, this term calls one to thoughtful, thankful adoration of God.

II. For He Is…

A. Good: more fully the source of good (vs. 1; Mark 10:18; James 1:17).

B. The God of gods and Lord of lords: the Almighty (vv. 2-3; Deuteronomy 10:17; Daniel 2:47; 1 Timothy 6:15; Revelation 17:14).

C. The only Creator who does great wonders (vv. 4-9; Exodus 15:11)

D. The deliverer of His people (vv. 10-24; 2 Samuel 22:2; Romans 11:26)

E. The sustainer of all life (vs. 26; Acts 14:17; 17:24-25)

F. The God of heaven: the transcendent One (vs. 26; 1 Kings 8:27)

G. The one whose mercy endures forever (vv. 1-26; Psalms 103:17)

III. His Enduring Mercy (Hebrew: Chesed)

A. This Hebrew term is one of the richest in all of Scripture.

B. This is highlighted by the various translations of the word: mercy, lovingkindness, favor, goodness, steadfast love, etc.

C. The essence of this term is covenant loyalty: God is always true to His word because He is unchanging and purely good.

D. In all His doings, He keeps His covenant (1 Kings 8:23; Nehemiah 1:5).

E. This surety serves as the anchor of our souls (Hebrews 6:13-20).

1. How awesome is it to know the God of gods and Lord of lords will always be loyal to the covenant He has promised us?!

2. What else could we do besides give thanks to Him for His goodness?