What is Psalm 117 about?

Psalm 117 is a call for all nations and peoples to praise the Lord because of His steadfast love and enduring faithfulness.

Why is Psalm 117 significant?

Psalm 117 is the shortest chapter in the Bible and points forward to God's saving purpose for all nations through Jesus Christ.

How does Psalm 117 relate to the gospel?

The Apostle Paul quotes Psalm 117 in Romans 15:11 to show that the gospel includes the Gentiles and fulfills God's plan to gather people from every nation.

Psalm 117 and the Global Call to Worship

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Psalm 117 and the Global Call to Worship

Reading the Bible Daily with Dave Host: Dave Jenkins Date: June 5, 2026

Show Summary

Psalm 117 is the shortest chapter in the Bible, yet its message is sweeping and profound. In only two verses, the psalmist calls all nations and all peoples to praise the Lord.In this episode, Dave Jenkins explains how Psalm 117 reveals God’s steadfast love, enduring faithfulness, and saving purpose for the nations through Jesus Christ.

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Episode Notes

Psalm 117 gives a global call to worship.
God’s glory is meant to be proclaimed among all peoples.
The character of God is the reason for worldwide worship.
Psalm 117 points forward to the gospel going to the Gentiles.
The church is a global family praising one Savior.

Key Scriptures

Psalm 117
Genesis 12:3
Isaiah 49:6
Matthew 28:19
Romans 15:11
Revelation 7:9–10

Main Theme

Global praise to the Lord.

Key Doctrine

God’s steadfast love and faithfulness.

Main Takeaway

The nations are called to worship the Lord because His steadfast love and faithfulness endure forever.

Memory Verse

“For great is his steadfast love toward us, and the faithfulness of the LORD endures forever. Praise the LORD!” — Psalm 117:2 (ESV)

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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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