Day 110: Psalms 145:9
Psalms 145:9
The Blueprint — The Verse
The LORD is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made.
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The Context — The History
Psalm 145 is an acrostic praise psalm of David, declaring God's kingdom and mighty acts. Near Eastern kings advertised benevolence; Israel's king is the LORD whose goodness extends beyond Israel to all creation.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
David vows daily praise and invites every generation to speak of God's majesty. This verse summarizes universal compassion—God's goodness and mercy reach everything he has made.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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Psalms 145:8
8The Lord is gracious and compassionate,slow to anger and rich in love.
Read the verse immediately before this lesson (Psalms 145:8) to hear the lead-in to the passage.
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Psalms 145:10
10All your works praise you, Lord;your faithful people extol you.
Read the verse immediately after this lesson (Psalms 145:10) to continue the passage.
Discussion
- How does God's compassion for 'all' shape your view of enemies?
- Where have you seen God's goodness in creation?
- How can you reflect God's compassion today?