Psalm 117, a prelude to the song Jesus sang at the last supper an invitation to the world Come enjoy the covenant goodness and faithfulness of God seen in how God cares for His people. This short Psalm of two verses is quoted in Romans directly in Romans 15:11 and some say indirectly in Romans 15:8-9 .

1. Discussion Guide
week 12 - Psalm 117
An invitation to the world

2. “Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles,
and let all the peoples extol him.”
Romans 15:11 quoting Psalm 117
This two verse song is
directly quoted in Romans (Rm 15:11)
and in another chapter of Romans. And some say indirectly
referred to Rm 15:8–9 is an allusion to Ps. 117:2.

3. Psalm 117: An invitation to the world
Psalm 117English Standard Version (ESV)
The Lord's Faithfulness Endures Forever
117
Praise the Lord, all nations!
Extol him, all peoples!
2
For great is his steadfast love toward us,
and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever.
Praise the Lord!

5. Psalm 117: An invitation to the world
A command to Praise and Extol God
to all nations / all people
because
of the great love displayed
in His people
and His faithfulness towards them
Come enjoy it and
Praise the Lord!

6. Ponder
Is it surprising to find an invitation
to the nations to come enjoy the goodness of God
in the Passover Psalms?
What is the argument ‘sweetening the deal’ here
and is that surprising?
Is it surprising that this two verse song is prominently
quoted in Romans? And what is the point there?

7. Think and discuss:
Is this an invitation or a command? or both?
Who does it go to?
What is the promise implied for those who come?

8. The shortest psalm complementing the longest psalm
with the final psalm of the salvation songs of the Passover which
many believe was the song Jesus sung with the apostles before
going to the mount of olives
step back
acrostic and longest psalm
almost each verse a prayer for help
almost each verse a reception of God;s word
shortest psalm
and a call and invitation to the world to worship
and enjoy the goodness and faithfulness
enjoyed by God’s people
the last Hallal/Passover/Salvation psalm
and probably the song Jesus sung
after the last supper
‘the stone the builder rejected has become
the cornerstone’
‘this is the day the Lord has made’

9. step back
psalm 117 is also the
middle chapter of the protestant Bible
117 is part of a special emphasis to the ending of the
salvation passover psalms

10. step back
three song of the right hand
of God:
start
one song with the right hand
of God three times in Psalm
118
Psalm 118 is likely
the song sung after the last supper
many believe

11. Think and discuss:
What might be emphasized in this
short Psalm?
If shorter is more powerful
what is the
bottom line of message conveyed?

12. step back
pilgrim songs of worship
reminding us
unless the greater than Solomon
builds the greater than the house, the church,
they labor in vain

13. step back
a celebration
of Gods name and love
obstacles
to overcome… to come home

14. step back
by the rivers of Babylon
we hung up our harps and wept
we could not sing

15. step back
books of Psalms close in an overflow of
5 praise songs
in our strength
we cannot ‘sing’
but God will make ‘all kings sing’
for His glory

16. fin’
discussion guide : An invitation to the world, Psalm 117