Joe: Alright, so we got Psalms 74. What’s this one about?

Bible Expert: Basically, Psalms 74 is a lament of sorts, written by Asaph. He’s asking God why he has allowed his enemies to devastate the temple, and why he has allowed them to take his holy things away.

Joe: Wow! That doesn’t sound good.

Bible Expert: No, it’s not. He’s basically asking why God has abandoned them and allowed the wicked to get away with what they’ve done.

Joe: That’s pretty intense.

Bible Expert: It is. He’s basically reminding God that he’s the one who created the world and is in control of all things.

Joe: Ah, so he’s reminding God of his power.

Bible Expert: Exactly. He’s basically asking God to act and use his power to end the suffering of his people and restore them to their former glory.

Joe: That’s pretty incredible. So, what’s the outcome of this Psalm?

Bible Expert: Well, Asaph doesn’t get any direct answers from God, but he does express his hope that God will answer his prayer and intervene in the situation. He ends the Psalm with a prayer for God’s deliverance and justice.