Study Desk

God remembered that they were made of flesh and were like a wind that blows once and then dies down.

While they were in the desert, they often rebelled and made God sad.

God showed them all kinds of wonderful miracles near Zoan in Egypt.

God let worms and grasshoppers eat their crops.

God was so angry and furious that he went into a rage and caused them great trouble by sending swarms of destroying angels.

God gave in to his anger and slaughtered them in a terrible way.

Then God led his people out of Egypt and guided them in the desert like a flock of sheep.

God brought his people to the sacred mountain that he had taken by his own power.

But the people tested God Most High, and they refused to obey his laws.

God demanded all their love, but they made him angry by worshiping idols.

So God became furious and completely rejected the people of Israel.

God took out his anger on his chosen ones and let them be killed by enemy swords.

God scattered his enemies and made them ashamed forever.

The Lord God chose David to be his servant and took him from tending sheep

and from caring for lambs. Then God made him the leader of Israel, his own nation.

(A psalm by Asaph.) Our God, foreign nations have taken your land, disgraced your temple, and left Jerusalem in ruins.

Our God, you keep us safe. Now help us! Rescue us. Forgive our sins and bring honor to yourself.

Why should nations ask us, "Where is your God?" Let us and the other nations see you take revenge for your servants who died a violent death.

Our God, make us strong again! Smile on us and save us.

Lord God All-Powerful, how much longer will the prayers of your people make you angry?