psalm 103 notes

Bless the Lord at all times because He is a God of Mercy

Psalms Abounding in Steadfast Love (Psalm 103)

Psalm 103

Psalms Abounding in Steadfast Love (Psalm 103)

The imperative “bless” introduces two lines at the beginning and the four lines at the end to emphasize the psalm’s function as a rehearsal of declarations that exalt the LORD.

Exalting Jesus in Psalms 101–150 What Benefits! Forgiven, Healed, Redeemed, Crowned, Satisfied (Psalm 103:1–5)

What Benefits! Forgiven, Healed, Redeemed, Crowned, Satisfied

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Exalting Jesus in Psalms 101–150 What Benefits! Forgiven, Healed, Redeemed, Crowned, Satisfied (Psalm 103:1–5)

We often talk about the “benefits package” when discussing jobs. If you do the work, you get the package. Here, we find undeserving people receiving the most important and most glorious benefits package ever! These benefits don’t come from a heavenly employer but a heavenly Father.

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Exalting Jesus in Psalms 101–150 What Benefits! Forgiven, Healed, Redeemed, Crowned, Satisfied (Psalm 103:1–5)

Scripture shows us numerous examples of the how the Lord forgives and heals. In the days of Moses, rebellious Israel certainly needed to be forgiven of wicked idolatry (