Catechesis Notes for the Week —Psalm 111—A Prayer of Praise of the Lord and Meditation upon His Works—Psalm 111 is a psalm of praise to the Lord for His saving works, His compassion and mercy, and for His enduring righteousness and justice in Christ which is the source of our salvation from sin. The psalmist extolls meditation upon the Lord’s works and Word: “the works of the Lord are great, studied by all who have pleasure in them.” Preaching according to the covenant or promise of salvation in Christ is held forth for His people to rejoice in: “He has declared to His people the power of His works…He has sent redemption to His people; He has commanded His covenant forever.” The catechism explanation to the First Commandment also reflects the teaching on faith in the last verse of the psalm: “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; a good understanding have all those who do His commandments. His praise endures forever.”

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