What is the main theme of Psalm 116?

It expresses love and gratitude to God for His deliverance and faithfulness.

How does Psalm 116 point to Christ?

Jesus drank the cup of suffering so we could lift the cup of salvation. He is our deliverance.

I Love the Lord – Psalm 116:1–19

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I Love the Lord – Psalm 116:1–19

Posted by Dave Jenkins | Walking Through the Psalms

Psalm 116 is a deeply personal expression of love for the Lord from one who has been delivered from death and distress. In this episode, Dave Jenkins walks through this psalm verse by verse to show how God’s gracious deliverance leads to heartfelt worship, lifelong obedience, and public praise. From crying out in desperation to lifting up the cup of salvation, we learn how to respond to God’s grace with gratitude and devotion—ultimately pointing us to Jesus, who drank the cup of suffering for our salvation.

🔗 Related Scriptures

Psalm 34:6 – “This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him.”
Romans 10:13 – “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
John 11:25 – “I am the resurrection and the life.”

Dave Jenkins

Dave Jenkins is happily married to his wife, Sarah, and lives in beautiful Southern Oregon. He is a writer, editor, and speaker who loves Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology.Dave serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries and the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine. He is the Host and Producer of the Equipping You in Grace Podcast and a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word.He is the author of The War of Worldviews: Truth, Lies, and the Battle for the Christian Mind (Theology for Life, 2026), Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age (G3 Press, 2022), and The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021).You can connect with Dave on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, YouTube, or subscribe to his newsletter.When he is not engaged in ministry work, Dave enjoys spending time with his wife, going to movies, sharing a meal at a favorite restaurant, or playing a round of golf with friends. He is also a voracious reader, particularly of Reformed theology and the Puritans, and is often found working through a stack of new books from a wide range of Christian publishers.Dave earned his M.A.R. and M.Div. from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.

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