The Psalms - Psalm 78
God’s Wonders & Israel’s Rebellion
by Rev. Jim Jester
February 9, 2025
SCRIPTURE READING: Psalm 78:1-4
INTRODUCTION
This psalm is titled, “A Contemplation of Asaph.” The author Asaph was the great singer and musician of David and Solomon’s era, and he was a prophet in his musical compositions. Psalm 78 is the longest of the historical psalms.
The purpose of the psalm is to teach God’s family lessons from the past; to warn them not to fall into the same mistakes as their forefathers, and to encourage them to commit to faith in God. This history also shows what God is capable of despite our failures. History must not repeat itself.