Lesson Summary:

The psalmist exhorts Israel to remember God’s commands, His faithfulness and to follow Him with a whole heart.

Focus Passage: Psalms 78

Outline and Lesson Goal

Who was Asaph?

Principles and Applications

I. Remember God’s Commands (78:1-11)

Principle: God’s People Are Victorious when they Stand Firm on His Immutable Word.
Application: How well do you know the testimonies of the LORD? How well do you know His Word? Is your heart prepared to follow Him?
Scripture Reference

²¹ Therefore, putting aside all filthiness and all that remains of wickedness, in humility receive the word implanted, which is able to save your souls.
²² But prove yourselves doers of the word, and not merely hearers who delude themselves.
James 1:21-22 (NASB)

II. Remember God’s Deliverance (78:12-51)

Principle: God’s People Should Never Ever Forget God’s Deliverance.
Application: Can you recall how God has delivered you? What are some of your spiritual markers, those times where God has truly come through for you?
Scripture Reference

¹³ For He rescued us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son,
¹⁴ in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
Colossians 1:13-14 (NASB)

III. Remember God’s Faithfulness (72:52-72)

Principle: God’s People Should Always Remember God’s Faithfulness.
Application: How is your life responding to God’s faithfulness towards you? Do you take Him for granted or do you seek to be faithful to Him?
Scripture Reference

²¹ This I recall to my mind, Therefore I have hope.
²² The Lord’s lovingkindnesses indeed never cease, For His compassions never fail.
²³ They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness.
Lamentations 3:21-23 (NASB)