Re: Verse reading–Psalm 118 (day four)
Psalm 118 is the final psalm of the Egyptian Hallel (praise), chapters 113-118. It was recited or sung at the Passover by every Jewish family. 118 was the last psalm recited, following the final blessing. It may well have been the psalm sung by Jesus and the disciples at the Last Supper before they went out to Gethsemane. It is giving thanks to God for His deliverance. It was recited at the Passover and its theme is remembered at our present day Lord’s Supper. In Passover, it looked ahead to the coming Messiah. In our Lord’s Supper, it acknowledges Christ as the Messiah come to earth. Jesus used this psalm to refer to himself in Matthew 21:42. Reference is made to Psalm 118 by Jeremiah, Ezra, and Peter. The message of Christ is a thread through all of Scripture. God has so inspired His Word to communicate His vast love through all of history. Want to know God and His plan for you? Read His Word!
