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Will You Be Angry Forever? Insights from Psalm 79 and the Consequences of Rebellion

Psalm 79, attributed to Asaph, reflects on Jerusalem's destruction by Babylon (586 BC). This powerful psalm emphasizes the devastation Judah faced, including the ruin of the temple and the slaughter of its people. It serves as a reminder of the consequences of turning away from God. The psalm includes prayers for vengeance and acknowledges that divine punishment is justified. It questions whether God's people are visible in their conduct and concludes with a promise of praise. A profound lesson on repentance, God's justice, and enduring faith.

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Will You Be Angry Forever? Insights from Psalm 79 and the Consequences of Rebellion

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  1. Will You Be Angry Forever? Psalm 79

  2. A psalm of Asaph • Probably written as Jerusalem was destroyed by Babylon (586 BC) • Compared with Psalm 74 • Not taking full responsibility

  3. Judah is Defeated (1-4) • Total destruction – temple destroyed, people slaughtered • 2 Chronicles 36:15-21 • The people a reproach, scorn and derision.

  4. Judah is Defeated (1-4) • Lesson: When we turn our back on God, our lives will deteriorate • 2 Chronicles 36:15-21 • Lesson: Never forget God’s vengeance – Rom. 11:22, 2 Thess. 1:8

  5. Prayer for Vengeance (5-12) • Cries for vengeance, when their defeat WAS God’s vengeance • Vs. 5- How long, Lord? Continued affliction Before enemies avenged

  6. Prayer for Vengeance (5-12) • Vs. 5- Acknowledgment that punishment is justified • Superficial repentance • Lesson: God’s wrath is just and HE determines what is appropriate – cf. Matt. 25:41, 46 • Lesson: God is longsuffering – 2 Pet. 3:9, Rom. 9:22

  7. Prayer for Vengeance (5-12) • Vs. 6-7- Imprecation.See Jeremiah 10:25 • Left to God to act • Who didn’t know God? Jeremiah 2:8, 9:3, 24:7, 31:34

  8. Prayer for Vengeance (5-12) • Vs. 8- Do not remember our former iniquities • God does forgive - Jeremiah 31:34, cf. Heb. 8:12, 10:17-18 • Is this confession? • Consequences – Gal. 6:9

  9. Prayer for Vengeance (5-12) • Vs. 9-10 – God, our source of forgiveness • For His name’s sake - cf. Matt. 26:30 • Will we accept whatever His glory might entail? 2 Cor. 12:9-10

  10. Prayer for Vengeance (5-12) • Vs. 10 – “Why should nations say, ‘Where is their God?’” • Is our conduct such that He is visible in our lives? • Vs. 11 – a prayer for preservation • Vs. 12 – punishment 7 fold for enemies

  11. Promise of praise (13) • Vs. 13 – A promise of praise if delivered • OR, a simple promise to praise God regardless of what happens. (cf. Job. 2:10) • BUT, how quickly do we forget?

  12. Will you avoid the wrath of God?

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