Old Testament: Psalm 136
Psalm 136
136 Give thanks to the Lord because he is good. God’s faithful love lasts forever!
2 Give thanks to the God of all gods—God’s faithful love lasts forever.
3 Give thanks to the Lord of all lords—God’s faithful love lasts forever.
4 Give thanks to the only one who makes great wonders—God’s faithful love lasts forever.
5 Give thanks to the one who made the skies with skill—God’s faithful love lasts forever.
6 Give thanks to the one who shaped the earth on the water—God’s faithful love lasts forever.
7 Give thanks to the one who made the great lights—God’s faithful love lasts forever.
8 The sun to rule the day—God’s faithful love lasts forever.
9 The moon and the stars to rule the night—God’s faithful love lasts forever!
10 Give thanks to the one who struck down the Egyptians’ oldest offspring—God’s faithful love lasts forever.
11 Give thanks to the one who brought Israel out of there—God’s faithful love lasts forever.
12 With a strong hand and outstretched arm—God’s faithful love lasts forever!
13 Give thanks to the one who split the Reed Sea in two—God’s faithful love lasts forever.
14 Give thanks to the one who brought Israel through—God’s faithful love lasts forever.
15 And tossed Pharaoh and his army into the Reed Sea—God’s faithful love lasts forever!
16 Give thanks to the one who led his people through the desert—God’s faithful love lasts forever.
17 Give thanks to the one who struck down great kings—God’s faithful love lasts forever.
18 And killed powerful kings—God’s faithful love lasts forever.
19 Sihon, the Amorite king—God’s faithful love lasts forever.
20 Og, king of Bashan—God’s faithful love lasts forever.
21 Handing their land over as an inheritance—God’s faithful love lasts forever.
22 As an inheritance to Israel, his servant—God’s faithful love lasts forever!
23 God remembered us when we were humiliated—God’s faithful love lasts forever.
24 God rescued us from our enemies—God’s faithful love lasts forever.
25 God is the one who provides food for all living things—God’s faithful love lasts forever!
26 Give thanks to the God of heaven—God’s faithful love lasts forever!
Gospel Lesson: Luke 1:46-54
Luke 1:46-54
46 Mary said, “With all my heart I glorify the Lord!
47 In the depths of who I am I rejoice in God my savior.
48 He has looked with favor on the low status of his servant.
Look! From now on, everyone will consider me highly favored
49 because the mighty one has done great things for me. Holy is his name.
50 He shows mercy to everyone, from one generation to the next, who honors him as God.
51 He has shown strength with his arm. He has scattered those with arrogant thoughts and proud inclinations.
52 He has pulled the powerful down from their thrones and lifted up the lowly.
53 He has filled the hungry with good things and sent the rich away empty-handed.
54 He has come to the aid of his servant Israel, remembering his mercy,