Title: Prayers in Tribulation/Psalm 44:1-26
Content Title: Prayer in Tribulation
Text: Psalm 44:1-26
Introduction: This psalm was probably at a time when Israel was being humiliated in the Gentiles.
It is thought to have been built in Israel is in deep national crisis
It is a prayer I prayed to God during a time of unrest, and this psalm is also
It is most likely that it was written during the war between Leah and Ammon.
1. Remembering Past Graces 1-8
This psalmist writes about all the miracles and gifts that God had shown Israel
Looking back on wisdom, I hope that even Israel, who is currently suffering, will be saved.
It says
The law gave all Israel their children and the history of that nation.
asking to teach especially to teach mercy in the history of the nation.
(Ex. 10:2, 12:26-27, 13:8-10).
The Israelites' occupation of Canaan was never in their daring courage.
and confess that they are not in their swords and not in their bows,
Remembering the fact that it was accomplished with the help of God, the King,
Glory to me all day long and give thanks to his name forever
it was Pride and gratitude ultimately include the meaning of praising the Lord.
2. Contempt and ridicule of enemies 9-16
The poet, I think, does not have many distinct sins that would lead him to fall into suffering.
Despite this, he is honestly appealing to God because he is in trouble.
Tribulation does not necessarily come as a retribution for sin, but sometimes the saints
There are times when we come to try and refine ourselves.
The fact that appeared in the text came to Israel in order to refine the saints.
will be.
In the past, you held me up with my power and gave me victory, but now I don't know why.
This is the counter-question: Are you in a state of giving up while pretending to be poetry? among the people
Some were slaughtered like sheep, others sold into slavery. freedom
And for the Israelites who love their land, this disgrace is death.
It's more of a bleak misfortune.
“You have sold your people for free” (v. 12), which means that Israel
Instead of grieving and resenting the fact that you were taken prisoner without value, you were defeated.
I feel sorry for the misery of the future, and I pray for God's mercy and make a statement before God
and complaining about it.
This is because they are slandered by foreigners (enemies). then
Knowing that he is a God of hosts who can punish even all enemies,
praying to
3. Rebellious protest appeal 17-22
The poet said that the tragedy suffered by the nation was caused by the people's own crimes.
He is complaining strongly by claiming that it did not happen. he is
Perhaps you are overconfident. but he is a prudent god
Ann's man
The people were faithful to God before and during this tragedy.
expressing that
That is, they are completely free from idolatry, and their lives are worthy of imitation.
said to have done This is because the name of the crime that has been specifically designated is not clear.
Conclusion: Concluding Prayer for Grace 23-26
Appeals to God are made after sufficient complaints have been made.
God always takes care of his people and keeps them away from God.
Even though he did not, he gave victory to the enemy. Therefore, here you can move the most
He pleaded with a strong expression.