Psalm 106-Seven Cycles of Sin

“Truth for Truckers” *May 16, 2014* Psalm 106 “Seven Cycles of Sin”

     After the five verse introduction this (48) verse Psalm lists the sad and sinful history of the nation of Israel. But, the faithfulness of God is highlighted during their times of unfaithfulness as He continued to deliver them from their many calamities. The writer is unknown although his introduction in (v.1-5) shows his desire to be obedient to his God.

     Then, in (v.6-12) the first cycle is recorded: “Our fathers understood not Thy wonders in Egypt, they remembered not the multitude of Thy mercies; but provoked Him at the sea, even at the Red Sea.” (v.7) But, immediately God responds: “Nevertheless He saved them for His name’s sake, that He might make His mighty power to be known. He rebuked the Red Sea, also, and it was dried up: so He led them through the depths, as through the wilderness…He saved them…redeemed them…the waters covered their enemies…then believed they His words, they sang His praise.”(v.9-11)

The list below tells the story of the hundreds of years of Israel’s history documented in this lengthy Psalm:

#1 They provoked God (v.6-12)

#2 They forgot God (v.13-15)

#3 They envied Moses (v.16-18)

#4 They made a calf: Idolatry (v.19-23)

#5 They believed not God’s Word (v.24-27)

#6 They joined themselves to Baal…thus they provoked God to anger (v.28-33)

#7 They did not destroy the nations, mingled among the heathen, served their idols, sacrificed children etc. (v.34-43)

     Paul tells us:“Now all these things happened unto them for examples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come. Wherefore let him that thinks he stands take heed lest he fall.” ( I Corinthians 10:11, 12) So, Drivers, these histories written in the O.T. are for our learning…let us take heed!

     

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