Psalm 103

This psalm is an inclusio, beginning and ending with the same words- 103:1, 22. It is a David's call to himself to bless the LORD with all that is within Him.Vs. 3-5 describes God's benefits1. He forgives all your sins2. He heals all your diseases3. He redeems your life from the pit4. He crowns you with lovingkindness and compassion5. He satisfies you with good thingsvs. 9-10 Tell us what His love means by telling us what it will not do1. He will not always contend2. He will not keep His anger forever3. He does not deal with us according to our sins4. He does not reward us according to our iniquities.vs. 11-13 Three ways to describe the richness of God's love and forgiveness1. Veritical- as high as heavens are above the earth2. Horizontal- as far as the East is from the West3, Relational- Just as a father has compassion on His childrenHow does Jesus fulfill Psalm 103?1. He forgives our sins and heals our diseases- 103;3; Mark 2:1-122. He redeems our life from the pit- 103:4 resurrection3. The cross is the ultimate illustration of the love of God described in vs. 8-134. The LORD's love is from everlasting (Eph. 1:4) to everlasting (I Thess. 4:17).