- Insight from Butler’s Daily Bible Reading: Psalm 136—Mercy of God. Every verse ends with “his mercy endureth forever.” •Introduction (vv. 1–3): a call to give thanks for His mercy. •Mercy in creation (vv. 4–9): might was also present in creation, but mercy was very prominent, too. •Mercy for Israel (vv. 10–24): from Exodus to Canaan. •Mercy for all (v. 25). •Benediction (v. 26).
- Insight from Wilmington's [PDF] The Chapters of Psalms - Liberty University SECTION OUTLINE ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-SIX (PSALM 136) The psalmist thanks God for his works in creation and redemption. I. THE REASONS TO GIVE THANKS (Ps 136:1-26) A. Because of God's goodness (Ps 136:1, 26) B. Because of his uniqueness (Ps 136:2-3): He is God of gods and Lord of lords. C. Because of his miracles (Ps 136:4) D. Because of his creative works (Ps 136:5-9, 25) 1. He made all nonliving things (Ps 136:5-9): The earth, the heavenly lights, the sun, and the moon. 2. He cares for all living things (Ps 136:25): He gives them food. E. Because of his relationship to Israel (Ps 136:10-24) 1. He performed miracles to get his people out of Egypt (Ps 136:10-16). 2. He brought his people into Canaan (Ps 136:17-24): He struck down the foreign kings and gave the land to Israel. II. THE REFRAIN FOR GIVING THANKS (Ps 136:1-26): Each of this psalm's 26 verses ends with "His faithful love endures forever."