Psalm 78

“I will utter hidden things ... things our ancestors have told us” (2-3). The psalmist had no interest in recounting fictional “good old days”. Instead, the psalmist told the real story of how previous generations of Israelites rebelled in the wilderness, even though the Lord had demonstrated his love and faithfulness. “In spite of his wonders, they did not believe” (32). The psalmist told the truth about history, good and bad, so that the next generation “would put their trust in God and would not forget his deeds” (7).

“He divided the sea and led them through ...” (13). The true story of humanity is not about our achievements, but about God’s great mercy and his desire to save us.