Psalm 106
-Theme:
Congregational repentance of a nation returning from captivity in Israel. God’s
patience despite humanity’s forgetfulness and self-willed rebellion. God’s
glory through the keeping of His covenant.
-Historical Insight: This is an anonymous Psalm that ends
Book 4 in its greater context of the Psalms. This is a repentance song of
remembrance for the nation that elucidates the history of Israel’s turning from
the LORD, but His great patience, grace, compassion, and redemption when they
returned to Him.
-*Application* The story of the Old Testament exploits of
the nation of Israel is a stark reminder for us to remain faithful unto the
sealing work of our God through His Holy Spirit and Jesus’ work on the cross
(Ephesians 1:13; 4:30). Our human nature is to forget, complain, and turn aside
to our own way. Abide in Christ and remember His power and goodness in all
seasons. Praise Him rather than grumble about the hardships you face. Cry out
and depend on Him in your desperation AND in your times of prosperity. His ways
are good to favor His people. He remains faithful even when we are faithless
even though there may be some chastisement for disobedience (Psalm 106:13-29,
32-46, 2 Timothy 2:13).
Verses to Memorize:
Psalm 106:44-46
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