Introduction: Psalms 78 and 79 describe God's judgment of the apostate northern and southern tribes, casting some doubt on the possibility of the fulfillment of the Davidic covenant and the future restoration of the nation. But Asaph reassured his readers that there would be such a restoration under the supreme Son of David (called "son of man" in v. 17). (MBC) This seems to be a lament by the southern tribes over the destruction of the northern tribes in 722 BC. The Greek OT title of this psalm mentions "concerning the Assyrian."
Superscription: For the choir director. El Shoshannim. ("Lillies"; cf. Ps. 45, 60, and 69) Eduth. ("a testimony") Of Asaph. A Psalm.
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By God's amazing grace alone, Phil was drawn to salvation in Jesus Christ as a college freshman. He began his pastoral ministry as an assistant pastor (working specifically with youth and music) in 1983 while in seminary. He became the senior pastor here at Calvary in December...