Appealing to God’s Honor in a Time of Judgment (Psalm 79) | Charles Spurgeon

Deep Dive into The Treasury of David by Charles Spurgeon - Psalm 79Charles Spurgeon presents Psalm 79 as a patriotic plaint by Asaph, written amid the ruins of Jerusalem to mourn a national overthrow and religious oppression. The Psalm is divided into three sections: a complaint regarding the invasion, a prayer for deliverance and vengeance, and a concluding promise of praise.The complaint opens with horror that heathens have intruded into God's inheritance, defiled the holy temple, and reduced the city to heaps. The commentary highlights the gruesome nature of the scene, where the blood of God's servants is shed like water and their bodies are left unburied to be devoured by scavenging beasts. This physical devastation is accompanied by deep social shame, as Israel becomes a scorn and derision to its neighbors.In the prayer section, the psalmist asks how long God's anger will burn, urging Him to turn His wrath toward the kingdoms that do not know Him. The text emphasizes a plea for grace, asking God not to hold "former iniquities" against them but to send "tender mercies" speedily because the nation is brought very low. Spurgeon notes that the most powerful argument used here is for the "glory of thy name," appealing to God to save His people to vindicate His own honor among the nations.The psalmist further intercedes for the "sighing of the prisoner" and those "appointed to die," asking God to preserve them by His great power. The prayer concludes by asking God to return the reproach of the neighbors sevenfold. Finally, the Psalm ends with a vow that God’s people, described as the sheep of His pasture, will give thanks and show forth His praise to all generations.Reformed Theologian GPT: https://chat.openai.com/g/g-XXwzX1gnv-reformed-theologianYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReformedExplainerSpotify Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1t5dz4vEgvHqUknYQfwpRI?si=e-tDRFR2Qf6By1sAcMdkdwhttps://buymeacoffee.com/edi2730