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- What attributes of God’s character does this passage reveal?
- How does the passage point to Jesus?
- How should the truth of this passage change me?
- How do the events of today’s reading help you better understand the grand narrative of Scripture?
Ps. 74
This Psalm speaks to me of our separation from God because of sin. As I read about the utter destruction of God’s holy temple and how the enemy, “burned every place throughout the land where God met with us” (Ps. 74:8b), one thought came to mind. It occurred to me that God has made it so that can never happen again because the place where God meets with us is no longer external. The dwelling place of God’s name is now within everyone who puts their faith in Jesus Christ. As such, nothing will ever again be able to separate us from God’s great love (see Rom. 8).
Ps. 79
This Psalm is written as a prayer. However it also comes across to me as a declaration of God’s plan for the world. It starts with that separation that is the human condition. It then shows the choice God lays out for us. He will pour out His wrath on those who refuse to acknowledge Him. But for those who put their faith in Him, He will, “rescue us and atone for our sins” (from Ps. 79:9). He will be the God of our salvation and will give us hearts to thank and praise Him for all eternity.