Psalm 118: A Festive Psalm for the Dedication of the 2nd Temple

Psalm 118

A Festive Psalm for the

Dedication of the 2^nd Temple

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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