Key Events — Psalms 117

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   Universal Call to Praise the Lord

   Psalm 117 is the shortest chapter in the Bible, consisting of only two verses. It is a call for all nations and peoples to praise the Lord for His steadfast love and faithfulness.

   Theological significance

   This psalm highlights the universal scope of God's love and faithfulness, emphasizing that His covenantal love is not limited to Israel but extends to all nations. It underscores the theme of God's inclusivity and the call for all creation to worship Him.

   In the broader story

   Psalm 117 anticipates the New Testament revelation of the Gospel being for all people, as seen in the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19) and the inclusion of Gentiles in the early church (Acts 10). It reflects the Abrahamic promise that all nations will be blessed through his seed (Genesis 12:3).

   Key verses

   • Psalm 117:1-2

   Related passages

   • Genesis 12:3 (Promise to Abraham)
   • Matthew 28:19 (The Great Commission)
   • Acts 10 (Peter and Cornelius)

   • #Praise
   • #UniversalWorship
   • #SteadfastLove
   • #Faithfulness
   • #Inclusivity

In the order the chapter tells them. The corpus records sequence, not dates — biblical chronology is contested, and this does not take a position on it.