March 1, 2026
TEXT:  Psalm 89

Introduction: Psalm 89:1-4 “Maschil”
* God’s mercies
* God’s faithfulness
* God’s covenant
I. God’s love is supported by His greatness (vv. 5-13)
A. The greatness of His creation (v. 5a)
B. The greatness of His faithfulness (v. 5b)
C. The greatness of His supremacy (v. 6)
D. The greatness of His power (vv. 7-8, 13)
E. The greatness of His authority (vv. 8-13)

II. God’s love is guaranteed in relationship with Him (vv. 12-18)
A. It is based on who God is (v. 14)
B. It is based on walking with God in His blessings (v. 15)
C. It is based on trusting in His name and righteousness (v. 16)
D. It is based on benefitting from His glory in my life (v. 17)
E. It is based on submitting to His authority in my life (v. 18)

III. God’s love is continued in His faithfulness (vv. 19-26)
A. The faithfulness of His own word to declare it (v. 19)
B. The faithfulness of His own will to do it (vv. 20-21)
C. The faithfulness of His own ability to accomplish it (vv. 22-23)
D. The faithfulness of His own promise to fulfill it (vv. 24-26)

IV. God’s love is permanent in covenant with Him (vv. 28-37)
A. God’s covenant that He makes is forever (vv. 28-29)
B. God’s covenant that He makes is not altered by us (vv. 30-32)
C. God’s covenant that He makes will not be broken (vv. 33-37)