Study Desk

The people ate until they were full. God had given them what they wanted.

God became angry and killed even the strongest of them. He brought down Israel's best young men.

But the people continued to sin! They did not trust in the amazing things God could do.

When he killed some of them, the others would turn back to him. They would come running back to God.

They would remember that God was their Rock. They would remember that God Most High had saved them.

But God was merciful. He forgave their sins and did not destroy them. Many times he held back his anger. He never let it get out of control.

God turned the rivers into blood, and the Egyptians could not drink the water.

But they tested God Most High and made him very sad. They didn't obey his commands.

They built high places and made God angry. They built statues of false gods and made him jealous.

God heard what they were doing and became very angry. So he rejected Israel completely!

He built his holy Temple high on that mountain. Like the earth, God built his Temple to last forever.

One of Asaph's songs of praise. God, some people from other nations came to fight your people. They ruined your holy Temple. They left Jerusalem in ruins.

Turn your anger against the nations that do not know you, against the people who do not honor you as God.

Our God and Savior, help us! That will bring glory to your name. Save us and forgive our sins for the good of your name.

Don't give the other nations a reason to say, "Where is their God? Can't he help them?" Let us see you punish those people. Punish them for killing your servants.

God, accept us again. Smile down on us and save us!

Lord God All-Powerful, when will you listen to our prayers? How long will you be angry with us?

God All-Powerful, accept us again. Smile down on us and save us!

God, why did you pull down the walls that protect your vine? Now everyone who passes by picks its grapes.

God All-Powerful, come back. Look down from heaven at your vine and protect it.