What lessons can we learn from God's wonders in Psalm 106:22? Psalm 106:22 – The Verse in Focus “Wondrous works in the land of Ham, awesome deeds by the Red Sea.” Setting the Scene • Psalm 106 recounts Israel’s history to spotlight God’s faithfulness beside Israel’s repeated failures. • Verse 22 zeroes in on the miracles God performed in Egypt (“the land of Ham,” cf. Genesis 10:6) and at the Red Sea (Exodus 14). • These events were literal, historical demonstrations of God’s power, meant to shape Israel’s memory and obedience. God’s Wonders Prove His Sovereign Power • The plagues shattered Egypt’s gods (Exodus 12:12), revealing the LORD alone as Creator and Ruler. • The Red Sea crossing showed that nature itself obeys Him (Exodus 14:21-22). • Psalm 77:14 affirms, “You are the God who works wonders; You display Your strength among the peoples.” Takeaway: Trust in a God who still holds absolute authority over every force, circumstance, and ruler. Wonders Serve as Faith-Building Memorials • God commanded Israel to remember the Exodus annually (Exodus 13:3-10; Deuteronomy 16:1-3). • Remembering past deliverance fuels present confidence—“I will remember the works of the LORD” (Psalm 77:11). Takeaway: Rehearse God’s past faithfulness—in Scripture and in your life—to steady your heart when new trials arise. Wonders Expose the Tragedy of Forgetfulness • Psalm 106:21 introduces verse 22: “They forgot God their Savior.” Forgetfulness led to rebellion, idolatry, and judgment. • Judges 8:34 echoes the pattern: “The Israelites did not remember the LORD their God, who had delivered them…”. Takeaway: Spiritual amnesia is dangerous. Regularly recalling God’s wonders guards against drifting into sin. Wonders Point Forward to Redemption in Christ • The Exodus prefigures the greater deliverance accomplished by Jesus: – Slavery in Egypt → slavery to sin (John 8:34-36) – Passover lamb → “Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed” (1 Corinthians 5:7) – Red Sea crossing → identification with Christ in baptism (1 Corinthians 10:1-2) • Luke 9:31 describes Jesus’ impending death as an “exodus” (literal Greek), linking the events. Takeaway: Every Old Testament wonder ultimately directs us to the saving work of Christ—our greatest reason to marvel. Practical Takeaways for Today • Keep a written record of answered prayers and providences; revisit them often. • Celebrate the Lord’s Supper with fresh awe, remembering the ultimate wonder of the cross and resurrection (Luke 22:19). • When confronted by cultural “powers of Egypt,” rest in God’s supreme authority and act in obedient faith (Romans 8:31). • Teach the next generation the factual, awe-inspiring works of God (Psalm 78:4-7). |
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