Connect Psalm 136:24 with another scripture highlighting God's deliverance. Setting the Scene “and rescued us from our foes. His loving devotion endures forever.” “He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and He will deliver us. In Him we have placed our hope that He will yet again deliver us.” Shared Melody of Rescue • Both verses celebrate the same God acting with the same purpose: to pull His people out of danger. • Psalm 136 is a chorus of gratitude—every line ends with the refrain “His loving devotion endures forever,” underscoring that rescue is part of God’s unchanging character. • Paul, centuries later, echoes the psalmist. He looks back (“has delivered”), rests in the present (“will deliver”), and leans into the future (“will yet again deliver”), all anchored in that same steadfast love. Past, Present, Future—A Three-Fold Deliverance 1. Past: – Psalm 136 reviews Israel’s history—exodus, wilderness, conquest—showing repeated rescues. – Paul recounts a specific “deadly peril,” likely life-threatening persecution (2 Corinthians 1:8-9), yet affirms God’s past intervention. 2. Present: – The psalmist sings in real time: “rescued us.” – Paul says, “He will deliver us,” confident even while pressures persist. 3. Future: – Every “His loving devotion endures forever” pushes the psalmist to expect tomorrow’s mercies. – Paul’s “yet again” makes future rescue a settled hope, not a wish. The Character Behind the Rescue • Covenant Love: “Loving devotion” (Hebrew ḥesed) in Psalm 136 is the same quality that sends Christ to the cross (John 3:16). • Power: The God who split the Red Sea (Psalm 136:13) still raises the dead (2 Corinthians 1:9). • Faithfulness: From Egypt to Corinth to today, He does not change (Malachi 3:6). Echoes Across Scripture • Exodus 14:13-14 – “Stand firm and see the salvation of the LORD…” • Psalm 34:17 – “The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears; He delivers them from all their troubles.” • 2 Timothy 4:18 – “The Lord will rescue me from every evil deed and bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom.” These passages sing the same refrain, widening the choir that affirms God’s unwavering rescue. Living the Promise Today • Remember past rescues—journal them, rehearse them, repeat them like the psalmist’s refrain. • Rest in present security—trust that the One who “has delivered” still holds you. • Rejoice in future certainty—anticipate tomorrow’s deliverance because “His loving devotion endures forever.” |
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