The Inward/Outward Journey From Self-Preoccupation to God-Centeredness
Prepared for Monday Psalms, October 4, 2021
Chapter: Psalm 78
Toni’s Title
Lessons from Israel’s History
ESV Title
Tell the Coming Generation
Literary Type
This is a storytelling psalm based on the Davidic covenant.
Storytelling Psalms
“Storytelling” or “historical” psalms describe God’s saving action in the history/story of Israel. These psalms express the shared history of the believing and worshipping community. Israel’s story was retold in these psalms in a way that touched the concerns of people in their present situations. They touch our concerns in our situations too.
Examples: Psalms 105, 106, 78, 135 and 136
NT Prayer Guide
Heb. 6
Superscription
A Maskil of Asaph.