Scripture/Text: Psalm 106:1-48; Psalm 106 is a powerful reminder of humanity's tendency to forget and fail, contrasted with God's unwavering faithfulness and steadfast love. The psalm calls us to praise the Lord not only for His creation and acts of salvation, as seen in previous psalms, but also in the midst of our failures and sins. By recounting Israel's history of rebellion, the psalmist highlights the seriousness of sin and the consequences of idolatry. Yet, in the darkest moments of Israel's history, God's grace shines through, demonstrating His covenantal faithfulness and His intervention to save. Ultimately, Psalm 106 leads us to praise God, recognizing that even when we forget and fail, He remembers His promises and delivers us. Through Jesus Christ, who fulfilled God's promises, we are called to praise the Lord for His saving grace and steadfast love, resonating with the psalmist's call to remember and give thanks.

Sermon Outline
1. Praise the Lord who Remembers (v. 1-5)
2. Lord when We Remember (v. 6-43)
3. Praise the Lord for He has remembered! (v. 4-5; 44-48)

Discussion Questions
1. Have you ever experienced a memory that caused you deep regret or shame? How does reflecting on such memories help you understand the importance of God's steadfast love?
2. In what ways does Psalm 106 emphasize God's faithfulness to His covenant with Israel? How does this contrast with Israel's repeated failures?
3. Why does the Psalmist include a detailed confession of Israel's past sins in a song of praise? How can remembering past failures be a form of worship today?
4. How does Psalm 106 illustrate the destructive nature of idolatry? Can you identify any “modern idols” in your own life that could lead to similar patterns of rebellion?
5. Psalm 106 resonates with Romans 1 in its portrayal of idolatry and sin. How does Paul's teaching in Romans deepen our understanding of the Psalmist's message?
6. How does the concept of God allowing people to persist in their sin as a form of judgment challenge or change your view of sin and its consequences?
7. How does Jesus' role as the ultimate mediator between God and humanity fulfill the hope expressed in Psalm 106? What implications does this have for your daily walk with God?
8. How can the spiritual “cringe” you feel about your past sins lead to genuine repentance and a deeper trust in Jesus?
9. What are practical ways you can praise God for His faithfulness, even when you remember your own failures?
10. How can the church as a community help each other remember God's faithfulness while addressing collective and individual failures?