Study 61 From the Book of
Psalms is: Psalms 78: 1-39
1.
A
nation’s history may teach many different lessons. From verses 1-8 what do you
consider this
psalm’s main purpose is? What light do these verses throw upon
the necessity and importance of family religion? Cf. Dt. 6:6-9, 20-25.
2.
From
verses 1-39 make a list of (a) God’s saving acts for His people; (b) the
nation’s sins; (c) God’s judgments. In particular, from verses 34-37, consider
the difference between true and false repentance. Cf. Je. 29:13. Is your life
free from a similar monotonous. Cycle of relapses? How, according to verses
1-8, may we avoid such failure?