The Bible Study Hour on Oneplace.com Sheep that Conquer
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Mar 26, 2026 A study of Psalm 44 exploring why suffering and defeat occur even after past divine victories. It examines the psalm’s structure and historical context while wrestling with questions about God’s apparent silence. The discussion considers explanations like persecution for righteousness and points toward hope in God’s unfailing love and ultimate deliverance.
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Jesus Asleep In The Boat Illustrates Divine Silence
- Boice recalls Jesus sleeping in the boat during a storm to illustrate how God can seem asleep amid crisis.
- The disciples' fear and Jesus quieting the storm models the psalmist's cry to 'Awake, O Lord'.
Victories Are Attributed To God's Mighty Arm
- Israel's victories were not due to human strength but to God's mighty arm, showing dependence rather than pride.
- Boice links the historical conquest under Joshua to spiritual victories like the Reformation, emphasizing divine agency.
Why Simple Explanations Fail For Suffering
- The psalmist rejects three easy explanations for suffering: divine inattention, trivializing the defeat, and hidden communal sin.
- Boice stresses that the repeated 'you' in vv.9–14 makes divine responsibility explicit and puzzling.