Pastor Lowell Nelson teaches through Psalm 116-118: Theology of the Redeemed Part 2 on 7/15/2026 for our Wednesday service.
When the pangs of death, deep doubt, and hard times leave you questioning God’s promises, Psalms 116-118 call the redeemed to personal praise, global invitation, and sure salvation in
Christ the Cornerstone.
The Song of the Saved Saint in Psalm 116
This intimate psalm moves from the personal struggle of death’s grip and hasty distrust of God’s word to a settled decision to take the cup of salvation and call on the Lord. Even when present trials make promises feel distant, the believer discovers God is worthy of praise simply because of the gift of salvation itself. Faith today means worshiping Him for rescue already received, not only for relief still hoped for.
The Song of the Summoned in Psalm 117
Praise expands beyond one saved soul to every nation and people. God’s merciful kindness and enduring truth invite the whole world to join the song. The practical call is clear: the same grace that saved you is meant to overflow so others hear the invitation and respond in worship.
The Song of Sure Salvation in Psalm 118
This prophetic celebration centers on the rejected stone that became the chief Cornerstone. Salvation is not fragile or uncertain. It rests on Jesus Christ alone. In seasons of spiritual warfare or anxiety, believers can stand firm knowing the foundation of their faith cannot be shaken.
Final Summary
These final Egyptian Hallel psalms move from private gratitude to worldwide invitation and unshakable confidence in Christ. Let this truth challenge you: stop measuring God’s worth by today’s pain. Take up the cup of salvation, lift your voice in praise, and invite others to the sure foundation of the Cornerstone who never fails.
