What does this teach about God's nature?
What does "remembered His love and faithfulness" teach about God's character?

Verse in Focus

“He has remembered His loving devotion and His faithfulness to the house of Israel; all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.” (Psalm 98:3)


What “remembered” Reveals

• God’s “memory” is not passive recall—it is active commitment.

• When Scripture says He “remembered,” it signals God moving to fulfill His promises (cf. Exodus 2:24; Genesis 8:1).

• He never forgets; He chooses moments to demonstrate what He has always held in mind.


Love That Never Runs Dry

• “Loving devotion” (Hebrew hesed) points to loyal, covenant love.

• This love is unconditional toward His people (Deuteronomy 7:9).

• Because He is love in His very nature, His actions flow from who He is, not from our merit (1 John 4:8–10).


Faithfulness You Can Count On

• “Faithfulness” (Hebrew emunah) speaks of rock-solid reliability.

• God keeps every promise without exception (Joshua 21:45).

• His faithfulness is as certain as sunrise (Lamentations 3:22-23).


Covenant Consistency Across Scripture

Genesis 12:3 → Promise to Abraham; Psalm 98:3 shows the promise remembered.

Psalm 105:8 → “He remembers His covenant forever, the word He commanded…”

Luke 1:72-73 → Zechariah praises God “to remember His holy covenant,” linking Christ’s coming to this same theme.


Fulfilled in Christ

• The ultimate display of remembered love and faithfulness is the cross (Romans 5:8).

• Resurrection vindicates every promise, proving God’s character true (2 Corinthians 1:20).

• Salvation “seen by all the ends of the earth” in Psalm 98:3 foreshadows the global gospel (Acts 13:47).


Living in Light of His Character

• Rest: God’s covenant love means you are secure, not on probation.

• Trust: His record of faithfulness fuels confidence for today’s uncertainties.

• Worship: Recognizing His remembered promises leads naturally to praise (Psalm 98:4-6).

How does Psalm 98:3 emphasize God's faithfulness to Israel and all nations?
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