시편 Chapter 44

Translation: ESV

1

O God, we have heard with our ears, our fathers have told us, what deeds you performed in their days, in the days of old:

Key Message

The faith community bears the responsibility of passing down God's historical acts to the next generation.

▸The opening of a community lament psalm.

The opening of a community lament psalm. It reflects Israel's faith education — the transmission of ancestral stories from generation to generation: the Exodus, the conquest of Canaan. 'We have heard with our ears' — the passing on of historical faith.

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things that we have heard and known, that our fathers have told us.
3

for not by their own sword did they win the land, nor did their own arm save them, but your right hand and your arm, and the light of your face, for you delighted in them.

Key Message

All of Israel's past victories were God's grace, not their own ability.

▸Israel's past victories were accomplished not by their military strength but by God's power.

22

Yet for your sake we are killed all the day long; we are regarded as sheep to be slaughtered.

Key Message

Suffering for God is the repeated experience of the faith community throughout all of biblical history.

▸The community's extreme suffering is expressed.

26

Rise up; come to our help! Redeem us for the sake of your steadfast love!

Key Message

Even in extreme pain, one can boldly request salvation on the basis of God's steadfast love.

▸The final and climactic verse of Psalm 44.