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faithfulness in rescue

Psalm 136:10-24 (JDV)

Psalm 136:10 He struck dead the firstborn of the Egyptians. His covenant faithfulness is permanent.
Psalm 136:11 and brought Israel out from among them. His covenant faithfulness is permanent.
Psalm 136:12 with a strong hand and outstretched arm. His covenant faithfulness is permanent.
Psalm 136:13 He divided the Red Sea His covenant faithfulness is permanent.
Psalm 136:14 and led Israel through, His covenant faithfulness is permanent.
Psalm 136:15 but hurled Pharaoh and his army into the Red Sea. His covenant faithfulness is permanent.
Psalm 136:16 He led his people in the wilderness. His covenant faithfulness is permanent.
Psalm 136:17 He struck dead great kings His covenant faithfulness is permanent.
Psalm 136:18 and slaughtered famous kings– His covenant faithfulness is permanent.
Psalm 136:19 Sihon king of the Amorites His covenant faithfulness is permanent.
Psalm 136:20 and Og king of Bashan– His covenant faithfulness is permanent.
Psalm 136:21 and gave their land as an inheritance, His covenant faithfulness is permanent.
Psalm 136:22 an inheritance to Israel his servant. His covenant faithfulness is permanent.
Psalm 136:23 He remembered us in our humiliation His covenant faithfulness is permanent.
Psalm 136:24 and rescued us from our foes. His covenant faithfulness is permanent.

faithfulness in rescue

The first part of this psalm celebrated God’s faithfulness as our creator. This part celebrates his faithfulness as a rescuer of his people. That is what Christmas is all about. A Savior is born — the only one who can rescue us from sin. God remembered his lost people and sent his Son to rescue them — and us.