Song of Precious Mercy

[DEVOTIONAL FOR MIDWEEK PRAYER MEETING]

I. Possible Outline of the Psalm

1. The Pathetic Mischief of Sinful Man, vv1-3
2. The Precious Mercy of a Sovereign God, vv4-9
3. The Prayerful Mediation of a Saved Soul, vv10-12

II. Prophetic Expressions of Christ's Person

M an's Condition Apart from Christ, vv1-3
Paul quotes v1 (Rom 3:18).
“transgression” (v1) פשע (pa-sha): sin, revolt, trespass, rebellion, transgression
Titus 1:6

Man's Hope Because of Christ's Character, vv4-9
“mercy” (v4) חסד (che-sed): pity, mercy, kindly, (lovingkindness in vv7, 10)
first mention: Gen 19:19
1 Jn 4:9-10

Man's Salvation Because of Christ's Intercessions, vv10-12
Heb 7:24-25

III. Precious Exhortations to Christ's People

From What We Have Been Saved, vv1-3
1 Cor 6:9-11

By Whom We Have Been Saved, vv4-9
(v7) “precious” (NKJV) or “excellent” (KJV) יקר (ya-qar): clear, costly, rare, brightness, excellent, precious, reputation
first mention: 1 Sam 3:1
1 Pet 1:18-19

In Whose Power We Petition, vv10-12
Eph 6:18