The Morning Devotional: Psalm 78:1-4

Season 11 | Edition 53
June 11, 2026

SUMMARY: The sermon centers on the vital responsibility of passing down the faith to future generations, drawing from Psalm 78:1–4 as a call to intentional, daily instruction in God’s truths. It emphasizes that the glory, power, and wonders of the Lord—recalled through Scripture, family worship, and personal testimony—must not be hidden but faithfully communicated across generations. Rooted in Deuteronomy 6 and the example of Asaph, the message underscores that this duty extends beyond parents to all believers, including grandparents and church leaders, as a means of preserving spiritual vitality. The preacher urges practical, consistent family practices such as shared meals, Scripture reading, prayer, and catechism, using accessible resources like Matthew Henry’s commentary to guide understanding. Ultimately, the sermon warns that neglecting this task leads to spiritual decline, while faithfulness equips the next generation to know, love, and serve God with enduring conviction.

Give ear, O my people, to my teaching;
    incline your ears to the words of my mouth!
2 I will open my mouth in a parable;
    I will utter dark sayings from of old,
3 things that we have heard and known,
    that our fathers have told us.
4 We will not hide them from their children,
    but tell to the coming generation
the glorious deeds of the Lord, and his might,
    and the wonders that he has done.
(Psalm 78:1-4)

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