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Psalm 78:5a "For He established a testimony in Jacob..."

Day 107 – Psalm 78

“For He established a testimony in Jacob…” Psalm 78:5a

DIVINE AUTHORITY

Asaph’s commitment to teach the laws of God was backed up by the highest authority. It was God Himself who commanded this.

“For He established a testimony in Jacob,
And appointed a law in Israel,
Which He commanded our fathers,
That they should make them known to their children.”
Psalm 78:5

1. “He established a testimony… and appointed a law”

a) In Jacob… in Israel
“Jacob” is synonymous with “Israel”.
b) He… a definite reference to God Himself.
c) Established… appointed… commanded
i) Established
This is confirmed as a law from God.
ii) Appointed
This speaks of definite reference to this established law.
iii) Commanded
This is no less than a commandment… this is not an option!

2. “That they should make them known to their children”

a) The word “fathers”
i) A reference to biological fathers.
ii) A reference to spiritual fathers.
iii) All must be committed to obeying this law of God.
b) Our children
i) They must be seen as a precious heritage.
ii) They must be taught the laws of God.
iii) Specific reference to this law: Deuteronomy 4:6, 9, 10; 6:6-19