Charles H. Spurgeon on Psalms 78:67

The backsliding of prominent believers.

1. The Lord's soldiers: who they were; belonging to God's chosen people; were distinguished by grace. Ge 48:17-20. Strong by God's blessing. De 33:17. Honourable place among their brethren. Favoured with the tabernacle at Shiloh —Ps 78:60.

2. Their equipment: armour defensive and offensive; like that of others who triumphed.

3. Their behaviour in battle: to turn back was traitorous, cowardly, dangerous, disastrous, dishonourable.

4. Their punishment —Ps 78:57. Deprived of their special honour. Re 3:11. C. D.

Verses 10-11. The gradations of sin: neglecting, rejecting, forgetting God. C. D.

Verses 12-16. God revealed in his deeds. The wonder working God —Ps 78:12-16. The avenging God —Ps 78:12. The interposing God —Ps 78:13. The guiding God —Ps 78:14. The Father God —Ps 78:14-16. C. D.

Verses 12-17. Obstinacy of unbelief. It makes head against God's majesty —Ps 78:17; his gracious providence —Ps 78:14-16; his interposing care —Ps 78:13; his avenging justice —Ps 78:12; his distinguishing grace —Ps 78:12-16. C. D.

Verses 12-17. Prodigies cannot convert the soul. Lu 16:31. C. D.

Verses 15-16. Divine supplies seasonable, plentiful, of the best, marvellous.