Psalm 145:14-21  (HCSB)14 The Lord helps all who fall;He raises up all who are oppressed.15 All eyes look to You,and You give them their food at the proper time.16 You open Your handand satisfy the desire of every living thing.17 The Lord is righteous in all His waysand gracious in all His acts.18 The Lord is near all who call out to Him,all who call out to Him with integrity.19 He fulfills the de...  Read More

Psalm 145:8-13  (HCSB)8 The Lord is gracious and compassionate,slow to anger and great in faithful love.9 The Lord is good to everyone;His compassion rests on all He has made.10 All You have made will thank You, Lord;the godly will praise You.11 They will speak of the glory of Your kingdomand will declare Your might,12 informing all people of Your mighty actsand of the glorious splendor of Your ki...  Read More

Psalm 145:1-7 (HCSB)Praising God’s GreatnessA Davidic hymn.1 I exalt You, my God the King,and praise Your name forever and ever.2 I will praise You every day;I will honor Your name forever and ever.3 Yahweh is great and is highly praised;His greatness is unsearchable.4 One generation will declare Your works to the next and will proclaim Your mighty acts.5 I will speak of Your splendor and glorious...  Read More

DECLARING GOD'S FAITHFULNESSDon’t drift away from God. Maintain a close, daily walk with Him.KEY TRUTH: Parents Are to Teach Their Children About God’s Faithfulness (Psalm 78:1–8)KEY TRUTH: God Remains Faithful When We Are Not  (Psalm 78:9-64)KEY TRUTH: God Is Always Faithful to Keep His Promises (Psalm 78:65–72)FAMILY CONNECTION: CONTINUE THE DISCUSSION AFTER CHURCH!How are God’s promises differe...  Read More

 1.  In what ways have I seen God’s faithfulness in my life, yet still struggled with doubt and       disobedience?2. How can I be more intentional about remembering and passing down testimonies of God’s    faithfulness to the next generation?3. What steps can I take to cultivate a heart that remembers and responds to God’s faithfulness rather than turning away in difficult times? ...  Read More

Psalm 78:56-72  (HCSB)56 But they rebelliously tested the Most High God,for they did not keep His decrees.57 They treacherously turned away like their fathers;they became warped like a faulty bow.58 They enraged Him with their high placesand provoked His jealousy with their carved images.59 God heard and became furious;He completely rejected Israel.60 He abandoned the tabernacle at Shiloh,the tent...  Read More

Psalm 78:32-55  (HCSB)32 Despite all this, they kept sinningand did not believe His wonderful works.33 He made their days end in futility,their years in sudden disaster.34 When He killed some of them,the rest began to seek Him;they repented and searched for God.35 They remembered that God was their rock,the Most High God, their Redeemer.36 But they deceived Him with their mouths,they lied to Him w...  Read More

Psalm 78:21-31  (HCSB)21 Therefore, the Lord heard and became furious;then fire broke out against Jacob,and anger flared up against Israel22 because they did not believe Godor rely on His salvation.23 He gave a command to the clouds aboveand opened the doors of heaven.24 He rained manna for them to eat;He gave them grain from heaven.25 People ate the bread of angels.He sent them an abundant supply...  Read More

Psalm 78:9-20  (HCSB)9 The Ephraimite archers turned backon the day of battle.10 They did not keep God’s covenantand refused to live by His law.11 They forgot what He had done,the wonderful works He had shown them.12 He worked wonders in the sight of their fathersin the land of Egypt, the region of Zoan.13 He split the sea and brought them across;the water stood firm like a wall.14 He led them wit...  Read More

Psalm 78:1-8  (HCSB)Lessons from Israel’s PastA Maskil of Asaph.1 My people, hear my instruction;listen to what I say.2 I will declare wise sayings;I will speak mysteries from the past—3 things we have heard and knownand that our fathers have passed down to us.4 We must not hide them from their children,but must tell a future generation the praises of the Lord, His might, and the wonderful worksHe...  Read More

THE LORD IS OUR SHEPHERDLive in a way that reflects the Lord and brings Him glory.KEY TRUTH: The Lord Is Our Perfect Provider (Psalm 23:1-3)KEY TRUTH: The Lord Is Our Perfect Protector (Psalm 23:4)KEY TRUTH: The Lord Is Our Perfect Peace (Psalm 23:5–6)FAMILY CONNECTION:  CONTINUE THE DISCUSSION AFTER CHURCH!Who is the Shepherd and who are His sheep? How does learning all the things our Shepherd do...  Read More

When is the last time you humbled yourself before God and truly listened for His voice?Who is someone in your life who needs your Christian example? Who can you be a good shepherd to?Who, beyond the Lord, of course, has been a shepherd for you? How have they helped you draw closer to God?...  Read More