Tag Archives: Psalm 79

for his name’s sake

for his name’s sake Psalm 79:1-13 (JDV) Psalm 79:1 God, the nations have invaded your inheritance, defiled your sacred temple, and turned Jerusalem into ruins. Psalm 79:2 They gave the corpses of your servants to the birds of the sky … Continue reading

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where God is

Psalm 79 No more temple – no more sacrifice, yet the psalmist asks God to atone for the sins of his people.  The blood that the psalmist says has been poured out all around Jerusalem is the blood of God’s … Continue reading

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