PSALM 78
2 Outlines
Psalm 78:1-8
HELPING THE NEXT
GENERATION
Each generation has a responsibility
to help the next generation. Many of the
technological advances of previous generations have helped this generation. It
is the older generations that teach the younger generation at home and in
school.
This passage talks about
giving Spiritual help to the next generation.
REMEMBER THE TRUTH -
Vss. 1-3
Those who know God
through Christ must give ear to His Word and obey it.
They cannot help the
next generation to live for God unless they know his word and heed it
themselves.
REVEAL THE TRUTH - Vss.
4-6a
Spiritually speaking, it
is the responsibility of older generations of Christians to help the next
generation. We are to train them in the things of God. Proverbs 22:6, Psalm 92:13-14
RESULTS OF THE TRUTH -
Vss. 6b-8
When the next generation
is taught the things of God, some very positive things happen.
1. They will teach their
children. Vs. 6b
2. They will set their
hope in God. Vs. 7a
3. They will not forget God's
works. Vs. 7b
4. They will keep God's
commandments. Vs. 7c
5. They will be better
than their fathers. Vs. 8
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Psalm 78:1-8
PASS IT ON!
If a generation does not know God, it is the fault of
the previous generation.
OPENNESS – Sharing the Word – Vss. 1-3
OBLIGATION – To the next generation – Vss. 4-6