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Psalm 78:1a "Give ear, O my people, to my law..."
Day 103 – Psalm 78
“Give ear, O my people, to my law…” Psalm 78:1a
SUPERSRIPTION: A Contemplation of Asaph.
1. The usual dedication to the Chief Musician is missing.
2. There are no musical notations.
3. The superscription simply identifies Asaph as the author.
THE TEACHING MINISTRY IN ANCIENT ISRAEL
There was a strong teaching ministry in ancient Israel.
1. An important library of religious books was developed.
a) Books of Moses
b) Books of History
c) Books of Wisdom
d) Books of Psalms
e) Books of Prophecy
2. The Teachers
a) Priests
b) Levites
c) Prophets
d) Kings
e) Elders in the land
3. Asaph as a teacher
Asaph identified himself as one of the teachers in this text.
“Give ear, O my people, to my law;
Incline your ears to the words of my mouth.”
Psalm 78:1
These words formed an introduction to the material he would be teaching to all who would hear him. The context of teaching is not specified. The focus is more on the content of teaching. His part was to teach. The part of the pupils was to incline their ears to hear. Both parts are necessary.