28.16: Psalms 78: Looking Back at What God Did for Israel Up to King David

<p>Before humans developed a written language using &nbsp;clay tablets, papyrus, then scrolls, later books, people told the &nbsp;stories of their ancestors through verbal storytelling. They were in the &nbsp;form folk songs and ballads. In the Old Testament, many of the Psalms &nbsp;are stories. As is Psalm 78. Before we continue with King David’s reign, &nbsp;let’s take a look at where the Israelites started and how God led them, &nbsp;miracle after miracle, to the point of a United Israel under a &nbsp;shepherd.</p> <p>If we forget the lessons of history, we are doomed to repeat them. &nbsp;Think about that for a moment &nbsp;— especially reflecting on what’s been &nbsp;happening in the world recently. History is a teacher as long as history &nbsp;is remembered. We must learn not just from our successes and failures, &nbsp;but those of others as well.</p> <p>Then, we’ll see how this ties to Jesus, the Messiah and Savior of the World.</p> <p>This psalm is written by Asaph, King David’s chief musician. Let’s dig in…</p> <p><a href="https://giselleaguiar.com/2021/08/16/psalm-78-looking-back-at-what-god-did-for-israel-up-to-king-david/" target="_blank"><em><strong>Keep reading in my blog where there are links to dig deeper and watch the special music video at the bottom….</strong></em></a></p> <p>It’s time to GET RIGHT WITH GOD!</p> <p>Are you ready to meet God today? You may just meet God today!</p> <p>If you want to reap all the benefits of salvation including the 1-way, non-stop ticket to Heaven then…</p> <p><em><strong>Believe. Repent. Be Baptized. Receive the Holy Spirit.</strong></em></p> <p>Pray this prayer humbly and wholeheartedly…</p> <p>“Dear Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner. I believe You died for my sins and rose from the dead. Please forgive me. Right now, I turn from my sins and open the door of my heart and my life to you. I confess You as my personal Lord and Savior. I surrender my whole life to you and I will follow you for the rest of my life. Thank You, Jesus, for saving me. In Jesus' name, Ame