| The Legacy Left by
a Godly Father ** A. Psalm 78 is A Maskil of Asaph. It is
built on the foundational importance of leaving a legacy. 1. A “legacy” is anything from
the past, as from an ancestor or predecessor.
2. What better legacy could be left than the wise counsel and personal
application of Psalm 78:1-8? B. Who
was Asaph, and what can we learn from him?
I. Asaph, His Sons, and the Generations That Followed A. 1 Chronicles 16 – the ark of the
covenant brought into the by David. B.
1 Chronicles 25-26 – David organizes musicians and gatekeepers: 1. Asaph didn’t just play or sing; he and
shared teachings with the people. 2. As for the divisions of the gatekeepers
…Meshelemiah …of the sons of Asaph.”
C. 2 Chronicles 5 – the ark of the covenant brought into the by
Solomon. D. 2 Chronicles 20 – Moabites
and Ammonites come against Jehoshaphat for battle. E. 2 Chronicles 29 – Hezekiah cleanses the
temple and restores the of the people.
F. 2 Chronicles 35 – Josiah revives the observance of the
Passover. G. Ezra 2-3 – exiles return
from Babylonian captivity and lay the of the temple. II. The 12 Psalms of Asaph. A. Psalm 50 – God, The Mighty One, God the
LORD, God himself is __. B. Psalm 73 –
God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. C. Psalm 74 – God my is from of old,
working salvation in the midst of the earth.
O. Psalm 75 – God’s name is near, his wondrous deeds are to be
recounted. E. Psalm 76 – God, who is
glorious and majestic, is to be! F.
Psalm 77 – God’s way is holy; what god is great like our God? G. Psalm 79 – “Help us, 0 God of our
salvation, for the of your name.”
H. Psalm 80 – “Restore us, 0 God; let your face shine, that we
may be saved!” I. Psalm 81 –
“Oh, that my people would to me, that Israel would walk in my
ways!” J. Psalm 82 – “Give
justice … Maintain the right of the afflicted … Rescue … Deliver …
” K. Psalm 83 – “You alone,
whose name is the LORD, are the Most over all the earth.” L. Psalm 78 – “That the next
generation might know … that they should set their hope in God.” III. The Power and Value of a Godly
Legacy. A. What sort of legacy are you
leaving behind? B. The legacy you
leave will be determined by the ___ you ___ |
