RPG Adults
A NATIONAL CONFESSION OF SINS
MONDAY, APRIL 29
Psalm 106:1-48
John 8:34-36
Be ye therefore faithful
as your Father is also faithful.
A NATIONAL CONFESSION OF SINS
Psalm 106 begins and ends with Hallelujah, Praise ye the LORD.
The space between these two words is filled up with mournful details of Israel’s sins and the extraordinary patience of God.
This sacred song bespeaks of the historical part of the Old Testament. Israel’s history is here written with the view of showing up human sin even as the preceding Psalm 105 was composed to show Divine goodness. It is in fact a national confession.
It acknowledges the transgressions of Israel in Egypt, in the wilderness, in Canaan. It has devout petitions for forgiveness. Such a Psalm is suitable for use by succeeding generations and especially in time of national captivity.
While we study this holy Psalm, let us see ourselves in the Lord’s ancient people, and bemoan our own provocations of the Most High. At the same time let us admire His infinite patience and adore Him because of it.
“Thou blest, for ever blest, be He,
The same throughout eternity,
Our Israel’s God adored!
Let all the people join the lay
And loudly, Hallelujah, say.
Praise ye the living Lord!”
THOUGHT: Sin is the way of all flesh!
PRAYER: Father, forgive this people’s transgressions.