Psalm 118

A Festive Psalm for the


Dedication of the 2nd Temple

Date:

Genre:

 

Intro:

Historical Background:

Dedication of Altar and the
dedication of the Second Temple in Ezra 3

 

Psalm 118

Psalm 118:1-4            Praise for the LORD for His Mercy

Psalm 118:5-21          The Lord our Saviour

Psalm
118:5-9             The LORD is a better
Saviour

Psalm
118:10-13         Confidence in the Lord

Psalm
118:10-14         The LORD is a Saviour
against the nations

Psalm 118:15-18         The LORD is a Saviour against death

Psalm
118:19-21         The LORD is a Justifying
Saviour

Psalm
118:22-29        Praise for the LORD’s triumph

Psalm
118:22-24         The Rejected Chief
Corner Stone

Stone

                                    The
Targum of Psalm 118:22-24

Psalm
118:25-29         Our response to the Lord
our Saviour

 

Messianic Application in John 12:12-13

 

Conclusion