Psalm 135
What is pleasant in verse 3?
Which other psalm contains much of what is written in Psalm 135?
What are the differences?
Psalm 136
How does each verse in Psalm 136 end?
What does Psalm 136 tell us to do?
What works of God are mentioned in Psalm 136?
Psalm 137
When was Psalm 137 written?
What kind of song did the Babylonians request?
Who did the Jews consider responsible (at least partially) for the destruction of Jerusalem?
Psalm 138
What has God exalted above all things?
Who does God care about though He is far above creation?
How did David view his life in connection with God’s will?
Psalm 139
What is the main idea of Psalm 139?
Where is God?
When does God begin His work in our lives?
What does abortion destroy?
What else about David’s life is designed by God?
What does David express in verses 17-18?
What does David ask God to do at the end of Psalm 139?
Monday, May 31, 2010
Answers to May 31 Questions
Psalm 128
What kind of family will be for those who fear the Lord? Happy and blessed
What is the wish people offer to others in verse 6? May you see your children’s children
Psalm 129
How has the psalmist been persecuted? Often from his youth
What greeting was not to be given to those who hate Jerusalem? "The blessing of the Lord be upon you; we bless you in the name of the Lord!"
Psalm 130
What is Israel’s hope in the Lord? Forgiveness and redemption from sin
Why do sentries look forward to dawn? Their watch would end and they can rest
Psalm 131
What is the purpose of Psalm 131? An expression letting go of worry and having calm faith in God
How does David humble himself? He calms and quiets his soul
Psalm 132
What is the occasion for Psalm 132? The building of the temple by Solomon
Who chose the permanent place for the Ark? The Lord
How would God bless Jerusalem? With His presence; with abundant provisions (food and clothing); with protection from enemies
Psalm 133
What is the message of Psalm 133? Unity of God’s people is wonderful
Psalm 134
Who is addressed in verses 1 and 2? The city guards at the gates
Who responds with verse 3? The guards back to the people who speak v. 1 & 2 to them
What kind of family will be for those who fear the Lord? Happy and blessed
What is the wish people offer to others in verse 6? May you see your children’s children
Psalm 129
How has the psalmist been persecuted? Often from his youth
What greeting was not to be given to those who hate Jerusalem? "The blessing of the Lord be upon you; we bless you in the name of the Lord!"
Psalm 130
What is Israel’s hope in the Lord? Forgiveness and redemption from sin
Why do sentries look forward to dawn? Their watch would end and they can rest
Psalm 131
What is the purpose of Psalm 131? An expression letting go of worry and having calm faith in God
How does David humble himself? He calms and quiets his soul
Psalm 132
What is the occasion for Psalm 132? The building of the temple by Solomon
Who chose the permanent place for the Ark? The Lord
How would God bless Jerusalem? With His presence; with abundant provisions (food and clothing); with protection from enemies
Psalm 133
What is the message of Psalm 133? Unity of God’s people is wonderful
Psalm 134
Who is addressed in verses 1 and 2? The city guards at the gates
Who responds with verse 3? The guards back to the people who speak v. 1 & 2 to them
May 31: Psalms 128-134
Psalm 128
What kind of family will be for those who fear the Lord?
What is the wish people offer to others in verse 6?
Psalm 129
How has the psalmist been persecuted?
What greeting was not to be given to those who hate Jerusalem?
Psalm 130
What is the Israel’s hope in the Lord?
Why do sentries look forward to dawn?
Psalm 131
What is the purpose of Psalm 131?
How does David humble himself?
Psalm 132
What is the occasion for Psalm 132?
Who chose the permanent place for the Ark?
How would God bless Jerusalem?
Psalm 133
What is the message of Psalm 133?
Psalm 134
Who is addressed in verses 1 and 2?
Who responds with verse 3?
What kind of family will be for those who fear the Lord?
What is the wish people offer to others in verse 6?
Psalm 129
How has the psalmist been persecuted?
What greeting was not to be given to those who hate Jerusalem?
Psalm 130
What is the Israel’s hope in the Lord?
Why do sentries look forward to dawn?
Psalm 131
What is the purpose of Psalm 131?
How does David humble himself?
Psalm 132
What is the occasion for Psalm 132?
Who chose the permanent place for the Ark?
How would God bless Jerusalem?
Psalm 133
What is the message of Psalm 133?
Psalm 134
Who is addressed in verses 1 and 2?
Who responds with verse 3?
Answers to May 30 Questions
Psalm 120
Where did the psalmist live? Meshech and Kedar (in exile far away from Jerusalem)
What were the people like? Deceitful, hating peace and loving war
Psalm 121
What is the theme of Psalm 121? God will take care of you
What does the Lord NOT do? Sleep or slumber; nor allow your foot to be moved
Psalm 122
What is the occasion for Psalm 122? Going to the temple to worship the Lord
What greetings did the Israelites give? "May they prosper who love you. Peace be within your walls,prosperity within your palaces." and “Peace be within you.”
Psalm 123
Where does the psalmist look? To God in Heaven
What mercy does he want from God? The contempt and scorn of those at ease and the proud
Psalm 124
What would have happened without God? Opposing armies would have defeated Israel
Psalm 125
God’s people are compared to what? Mt. Zion
Why are they happy that the wicked do not rule them? So they do not reach out to iniquity
Psalm 126
What is the occasion for Psalm 126? Return from captivity
What principle do you see in verses 5 and 6? No pain, no gain
Psalm 127
What lessons are in the first two verses? God must be the architect and builder of the house; any endeavor will not prosper if it is not God’s will; all our work and worry is in vain if God is not with us
What is the proper attitude toward children? They are blessing from God not a burden; they are an asset to the strength of a family
Where did the psalmist live? Meshech and Kedar (in exile far away from Jerusalem)
What were the people like? Deceitful, hating peace and loving war
Psalm 121
What is the theme of Psalm 121? God will take care of you
What does the Lord NOT do? Sleep or slumber; nor allow your foot to be moved
Psalm 122
What is the occasion for Psalm 122? Going to the temple to worship the Lord
What greetings did the Israelites give? "May they prosper who love you. Peace be within your walls,prosperity within your palaces." and “Peace be within you.”
Psalm 123
Where does the psalmist look? To God in Heaven
What mercy does he want from God? The contempt and scorn of those at ease and the proud
Psalm 124
What would have happened without God? Opposing armies would have defeated Israel
Psalm 125
God’s people are compared to what? Mt. Zion
Why are they happy that the wicked do not rule them? So they do not reach out to iniquity
Psalm 126
What is the occasion for Psalm 126? Return from captivity
What principle do you see in verses 5 and 6? No pain, no gain
Psalm 127
What lessons are in the first two verses? God must be the architect and builder of the house; any endeavor will not prosper if it is not God’s will; all our work and worry is in vain if God is not with us
What is the proper attitude toward children? They are blessing from God not a burden; they are an asset to the strength of a family
Saturday, May 29, 2010
May 30: Psalms 120-127
Psalm 120
Where did the psalmist live?
What were the people like?
Psalm 121
What is the theme of Psalm 121?
What does the Lord NOT do?
Psalm 122
What is the occasion for Psalm 122?
What greetings did the Israelites give?
Psalm 123
Where does the psalmist look?
What mercy does he want from God?
Psalm 124
What would have happened without God?
Psalm 125
God’s people are compared to what?
Why are they happy that the wicked do not rule them?
Psalm 126
What is the occasion for Psalm 126?
What principle do you see in verses 5 and 6?
Psalm 127
What lessons are in the first two verses?
What is the proper attitude toward children?
Where did the psalmist live?
What were the people like?
Psalm 121
What is the theme of Psalm 121?
What does the Lord NOT do?
Psalm 122
What is the occasion for Psalm 122?
What greetings did the Israelites give?
Psalm 123
Where does the psalmist look?
What mercy does he want from God?
Psalm 124
What would have happened without God?
Psalm 125
God’s people are compared to what?
Why are they happy that the wicked do not rule them?
Psalm 126
What is the occasion for Psalm 126?
What principle do you see in verses 5 and 6?
Psalm 127
What lessons are in the first two verses?
What is the proper attitude toward children?
Answers to May 29 Questions
How many verses are in Psalm 119? 176 Why? Each verse of each eight verse group starts with the same letter of the Hebrew alphabet and uses all 22 letters of that alphabet
What is the main idea in Psalm 119? Love for God’s word
Who is blessed? Those who keep God’s word and seek Him with their whole heart
How can young person be pure? By following God’s word
Why did the psalmist put God’s word in his heart? That he might not sin against God
What did he pray in verse 18? That God would open his eyes so he could behold wondrous things in God’s word
What is the connection between obedience and freedom (v. 32, 45)? The person who submits to God’s will is truly free and blessed
How does verse 60 demonstrate a good attitude about God’s word? He is eager to obey; he does not procrastinate as though God’s word were unpleasant
What does the psalmist gain from loving the law of God (97-104)? Wisdom, safety and security, joy
What is his attitude toward sin? He hates every false way
What is the theme in verses 137-144? The righteousness of God expressed in His word
How does he spend the late evenings (v.148)? meditating throughout the night on God’s word
What percent of God’s word is true? 100%
What is the main idea in Psalm 119? Love for God’s word
Who is blessed? Those who keep God’s word and seek Him with their whole heart
How can young person be pure? By following God’s word
Why did the psalmist put God’s word in his heart? That he might not sin against God
What did he pray in verse 18? That God would open his eyes so he could behold wondrous things in God’s word
What is the connection between obedience and freedom (v. 32, 45)? The person who submits to God’s will is truly free and blessed
How does verse 60 demonstrate a good attitude about God’s word? He is eager to obey; he does not procrastinate as though God’s word were unpleasant
What does the psalmist gain from loving the law of God (97-104)? Wisdom, safety and security, joy
What is his attitude toward sin? He hates every false way
What is the theme in verses 137-144? The righteousness of God expressed in His word
How does he spend the late evenings (v.148)? meditating throughout the night on God’s word
What percent of God’s word is true? 100%
Friday, May 28, 2010
May 29: Psalm 119
How many verses are in Psalm 119? Why?
What is the main idea in Psalm 119?
Who is blessed?
How can young person be pure?
Why did the psalmist put God’s word in his heart?
What did he pray in verse 18?
What is the connection between obedience and freedom (v. 32, 45)?
How does verse 60 demonstrate a good attitude about God’s word?
What does the psalmist gain from loving the law of God (97-104)?
What is his attitude toward sin?
What is the theme in verses 137-144?
How does he spend the late evenings (v.148)?
What percent of God’s word is true?
What is the main idea in Psalm 119?
Who is blessed?
How can young person be pure?
Why did the psalmist put God’s word in his heart?
What did he pray in verse 18?
What is the connection between obedience and freedom (v. 32, 45)?
How does verse 60 demonstrate a good attitude about God’s word?
What does the psalmist gain from loving the law of God (97-104)?
What is his attitude toward sin?
What is the theme in verses 137-144?
How does he spend the late evenings (v.148)?
What percent of God’s word is true?
Answers to May 28 Questions
Psalm 116
How did the psalmist feel about God because He saved him? He loves the Lord
Why did he tell his soul to be at rest? The Lord had dealt bountifully with him (answered his prayers)
Why did God save him from death? God is gracious, merciful, and righteous; David made a vow to God if he would be saved
How does God feel about the death of His saints? Their deaths are precious to Him
Psalm 117
Who is told to praise the Lord? All Gentiles (non-Israelites) and all peoples (Israelites)
For what reason? His merciful kindness is great to us and His truth endures forever
Psalm 118
Which statements are repeated in Psalm 118? “O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good.” and “His mercy endures forever.”
What is the point of verses 8-9? We should put our faith in God and not put our faith in men
What is the occasion in verses 19-27? Entrance into Jerusalem for worship
How many N.T. passages refer to Psalm 118? Heb. 13:6 quotes v.6; Jesus uses v.22 as a prophecy concerning Him in Matt. 21:42; Mark 12:10-11; Luke 20:17; Peter also refers to Jesus as the rock on which the church of Christ is built (1 Peter 2:4-8, and Acts 4:11); v. 25-26 were spoken by the people as Jesus entered Jerusalem (Matt. 21:9; Mark 11:9-10; Luke 19:38 John 12:13); Jesus uses v.26 to refer to Himself (Matt. 23:29 and Luke 13:35
How did the psalmist feel about God because He saved him? He loves the Lord
Why did he tell his soul to be at rest? The Lord had dealt bountifully with him (answered his prayers)
Why did God save him from death? God is gracious, merciful, and righteous; David made a vow to God if he would be saved
How does God feel about the death of His saints? Their deaths are precious to Him
Psalm 117
Who is told to praise the Lord? All Gentiles (non-Israelites) and all peoples (Israelites)
For what reason? His merciful kindness is great to us and His truth endures forever
Psalm 118
Which statements are repeated in Psalm 118? “O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good.” and “His mercy endures forever.”
What is the point of verses 8-9? We should put our faith in God and not put our faith in men
What is the occasion in verses 19-27? Entrance into Jerusalem for worship
How many N.T. passages refer to Psalm 118? Heb. 13:6 quotes v.6; Jesus uses v.22 as a prophecy concerning Him in Matt. 21:42; Mark 12:10-11; Luke 20:17; Peter also refers to Jesus as the rock on which the church of Christ is built (1 Peter 2:4-8, and Acts 4:11); v. 25-26 were spoken by the people as Jesus entered Jerusalem (Matt. 21:9; Mark 11:9-10; Luke 19:38 John 12:13); Jesus uses v.26 to refer to Himself (Matt. 23:29 and Luke 13:35
Thursday, May 27, 2010
May 28: Psalms 116-118
Psalm 116
How did the psalmist feel about God because He saved him?
Why did he tell his soul to be at rest?
Why did God save him from death?
How does God feel about the death of His saints?
Psalm 117
Who is told to praise the Lord?
For what reason?
Psalm 118
Which statements are repeated in Psalm 118?
What is the point of verses 8-9?
What is the occasion in verses 19-27?
How many N.T. passages refer to Psalm 118?
How did the psalmist feel about God because He saved him?
Why did he tell his soul to be at rest?
Why did God save him from death?
How does God feel about the death of His saints?
Psalm 117
Who is told to praise the Lord?
For what reason?
Psalm 118
Which statements are repeated in Psalm 118?
What is the point of verses 8-9?
What is the occasion in verses 19-27?
How many N.T. passages refer to Psalm 118?
Answers to May 27 Questions
Psalm 111
Where does the psalmist praise the Lord? in the assembly of the upright
For what is God being praised? His works, His faithfulness to the covenant
Who has wisdom? Those who fear the Lord and keep His commandments
Psalm 112
Who is blessed? The one who fears God and delights in His commandments
How is he blessed? Verse 2 implies his descendants will be upright; v. 3 says wealth will be in his house; he will have honor
How does he act? He is merciful to the needy; he uses discretion
How does he think? He is not afraid; he trusts in God; he is steadfast
Psalm 113
What is to be praised? The name of the Lord
What does God do? He lifts up the poor and needy and exalts them to be with princes; He blesses women without children (similar to Luke 1)
Psalm 114
When did Israel become God’s special people? When Israel left Egypt
Why did the Red Sea and Jordan River part? God’s presence was in Israel when they crossed
Psalm 115
Who asks where God is? The Gentiles (non-Israelites)
Where is God? In heaven
How are the idols described? Works of men’s hands, silver and gold; mouths that can’t speak; eyes that can’t see; ears that can’t hear; noses that can’t smell, hands that can’t handle anything; feet that can’t walk; they can’t make a sound
Who are like them? Those that worship and believe in them
What is Israel told to do? Trust in the Lord and bless the Lord
What will be the result? The Lord would bless them and their children
Where does the psalmist praise the Lord? in the assembly of the upright
For what is God being praised? His works, His faithfulness to the covenant
Who has wisdom? Those who fear the Lord and keep His commandments
Psalm 112
Who is blessed? The one who fears God and delights in His commandments
How is he blessed? Verse 2 implies his descendants will be upright; v. 3 says wealth will be in his house; he will have honor
How does he act? He is merciful to the needy; he uses discretion
How does he think? He is not afraid; he trusts in God; he is steadfast
Psalm 113
What is to be praised? The name of the Lord
What does God do? He lifts up the poor and needy and exalts them to be with princes; He blesses women without children (similar to Luke 1)
Psalm 114
When did Israel become God’s special people? When Israel left Egypt
Why did the Red Sea and Jordan River part? God’s presence was in Israel when they crossed
Psalm 115
Who asks where God is? The Gentiles (non-Israelites)
Where is God? In heaven
How are the idols described? Works of men’s hands, silver and gold; mouths that can’t speak; eyes that can’t see; ears that can’t hear; noses that can’t smell, hands that can’t handle anything; feet that can’t walk; they can’t make a sound
Who are like them? Those that worship and believe in them
What is Israel told to do? Trust in the Lord and bless the Lord
What will be the result? The Lord would bless them and their children
May 27: Psalm 111-115
May 27: Psalms 111-115
Psalm 111
Where does the psalmist praise the Lord?
For what is God being praised?
Who has wisdom?
Psalm 112
Who is blessed?
How is he blessed?
How does he act?
How does he think?
Psalm 113
What is to be praised?
What does God do?
Psalm 114
When did Israel become God’s special people?
Why did the Red Sea and Jordan River part?
Psalm 115
Who asks where God is?
Where is God?
How are the idols described?
Who are like them?
What is Israel told to do?
What will be the result?
Psalm 111
Where does the psalmist praise the Lord?
For what is God being praised?
Who has wisdom?
Psalm 112
Who is blessed?
How is he blessed?
How does he act?
How does he think?
Psalm 113
What is to be praised?
What does God do?
Psalm 114
When did Israel become God’s special people?
Why did the Red Sea and Jordan River part?
Psalm 115
Who asks where God is?
Where is God?
How are the idols described?
Who are like them?
What is Israel told to do?
What will be the result?
Answers to May 26 Questions
Psalm 107
Which statement is repeated four times? “Oh, that men would give thanks to the Lord for His goodness, and for His wonderful works to the children of men!´v.8, 15, 21, 31
What were these four situations? Deliverance from hunger and thirst; deliverance from captivity, deliverance from sickness near death; deliverance from stormy weather
What does the last example teach? God used all of these means in order to chasten His people, humble them, and teach them spiritual lessons
Psalm 108
Which psalm is the same in the second half? The last eight verses of Psalm 60 are identical to the last eight verses of Psalm 108
What is the difference between the first four verses of each psalm? Psalm 60 is from the viewpoint of those rejected by God and asking for His help; Psalm 108 praises God for His mercy and truth
Psalm 109
Who were David’s enemies in Psalm 109? Those he had loved; his close friends
Why did David wish for his enemy’s suffering? That he reap what he sowed (be found guilty, lose his home and position, that his physical line end, that he not receive sympathy from others; that he be covered with the cursing he loved so much)
What did they do to David? They lied about him; they blasphemed him; they cursed him; they reproached him; condemned him
What will the Lord do to them? Cause them to be ashamed, let them dishonor themselves (reap what they sow without forgiveness)
What will the Lord do for David? Deliver him from their lies; save him from their bad deeds
Psalm 110
Who is talking to whom in verse 1? Jehovah is talking to David’s Lord (The Father speaking to Jesus)
Who is David addressing in verses 2-4? His Lord, His descendant (Christ)
How long would the Lord be priest? forever
How would he be a priest like Melchizedek? He would be a king on His throne at the same time
Who is David addressing in verses 5-7? God
Who is he talking about? Christ
Which statement is repeated four times? “Oh, that men would give thanks to the Lord for His goodness, and for His wonderful works to the children of men!´v.8, 15, 21, 31
What were these four situations? Deliverance from hunger and thirst; deliverance from captivity, deliverance from sickness near death; deliverance from stormy weather
What does the last example teach? God used all of these means in order to chasten His people, humble them, and teach them spiritual lessons
Psalm 108
Which psalm is the same in the second half? The last eight verses of Psalm 60 are identical to the last eight verses of Psalm 108
What is the difference between the first four verses of each psalm? Psalm 60 is from the viewpoint of those rejected by God and asking for His help; Psalm 108 praises God for His mercy and truth
Psalm 109
Who were David’s enemies in Psalm 109? Those he had loved; his close friends
Why did David wish for his enemy’s suffering? That he reap what he sowed (be found guilty, lose his home and position, that his physical line end, that he not receive sympathy from others; that he be covered with the cursing he loved so much)
What did they do to David? They lied about him; they blasphemed him; they cursed him; they reproached him; condemned him
What will the Lord do to them? Cause them to be ashamed, let them dishonor themselves (reap what they sow without forgiveness)
What will the Lord do for David? Deliver him from their lies; save him from their bad deeds
Psalm 110
Who is talking to whom in verse 1? Jehovah is talking to David’s Lord (The Father speaking to Jesus)
Who is David addressing in verses 2-4? His Lord, His descendant (Christ)
How long would the Lord be priest? forever
How would he be a priest like Melchizedek? He would be a king on His throne at the same time
Who is David addressing in verses 5-7? God
Who is he talking about? Christ
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
May 26: Psalms 107-110
Psalm 107
Which statement is repeated four times?
What were these four situations?
What does the last example teach?
Psalm 108
Which psalm is the same in the second half?
What is the difference between the first four verses of each psalm?
Psalm 109
Who were David’s enemies in Psalm 109?
Why did David wish for his enemy’s suffering?
What did they do to David?
What will the Lord do to them?
What will the Lord do for David?
Psalm 110
Who is talking to whom in verse 1?
Who is David addressing in verses 2-4?
How long would the Lord be priest?
How would he be a priest like Melchizedek?
Who is David addressing in verses 5-7?
Who is he talking about?
Which statement is repeated four times?
What were these four situations?
What does the last example teach?
Psalm 108
Which psalm is the same in the second half?
What is the difference between the first four verses of each psalm?
Psalm 109
Who were David’s enemies in Psalm 109?
Why did David wish for his enemy’s suffering?
What did they do to David?
What will the Lord do to them?
What will the Lord do for David?
Psalm 110
Who is talking to whom in verse 1?
Who is David addressing in verses 2-4?
How long would the Lord be priest?
How would he be a priest like Melchizedek?
Who is David addressing in verses 5-7?
Who is he talking about?
Answers to May 25 Questions
Psalm 102
Does the psalmist appear to have faith in verses 3-11? no
What faith does he demonstrate in verses 12-22? Faith in God’s eternity; He will answer the prayers of the righteous; faith points to future blessings from God and recognition of God’s care for His people who love Him
For what time is this psalm written? Future generations not yet born
Which attributes of God are emphasized in Psalm 102? His eternity, faithfulness, mercy on those who cry out in faith to Him
Psalm 103
For what does David praise God in Psalm 103? His mercy
How does verse 10 help us to be humble and gracious to others? God has not treated as badly as we deserve to be treated, so we should be likewise merciful to others
What do verses 17-18 teach about God’s love? He will bless the children and grandchildren of the righteous for the sake of the righteous
Who else is told to praise God in Psalm 103? His angels, heavenly beings, His works everywhere
Psalm 104
How is God represented in verses 1-4? As a great and mighty king
What event is in view in verses 5-9? The Flood
What is the main idea about God’s relationship to creation in Psalm 104? He is Creator and He is sustainer by His authority over creation
What do you learn about God’s relationship to creation in verses 27-30? He cares for us, and we are dependent on him; however, we must gather in what He gives; His Spirit creates us
Psalm 105
Whose history is reviewed in Psalm 105? Israel’s
For whose benefit is this history lesson? Israel’s
Who are the prophets in verse 15? Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph
At what point does the history begin and end? The promise to Abraham to receiving the Promised land
Why did God give Israel the land of Canaan? God promised Abraham to give it to them; v. 45 says that they might observe His statutes and follow His laws
Psalm 106
What is the similarity between Psalms 105 and 106? They are both historical teaching
What are the differences between Psalms 105 and 106? Psalm 106 emphasizes the sins in Israel’s history beginning in Moses’ time; Psalm 105 begins with Abraham; Psalm 105 ends with the receiving of the land while Psalm 106 ends with losing the land (scattered among the nations)
Which examples of disobedience are listed in Psalm 106? Rebelled by the Red Sea; lusted in the wilderness for food; rebellion of Korah; worshipped the golden calf at Sinai; believed the evil report of 10 spies about the conquest; fornication at Baal Peor; murmured against God at Meribah in Kadesh; they failed to drive out completely the Canaanites and took up their wicked practices; persisted in rebellion even after many times of the Lord’s chastening
What request does the psalmist make? To save them and gather them from the nations to the land once again
Does the psalmist appear to have faith in verses 3-11? no
What faith does he demonstrate in verses 12-22? Faith in God’s eternity; He will answer the prayers of the righteous; faith points to future blessings from God and recognition of God’s care for His people who love Him
For what time is this psalm written? Future generations not yet born
Which attributes of God are emphasized in Psalm 102? His eternity, faithfulness, mercy on those who cry out in faith to Him
Psalm 103
For what does David praise God in Psalm 103? His mercy
How does verse 10 help us to be humble and gracious to others? God has not treated as badly as we deserve to be treated, so we should be likewise merciful to others
What do verses 17-18 teach about God’s love? He will bless the children and grandchildren of the righteous for the sake of the righteous
Who else is told to praise God in Psalm 103? His angels, heavenly beings, His works everywhere
Psalm 104
How is God represented in verses 1-4? As a great and mighty king
What event is in view in verses 5-9? The Flood
What is the main idea about God’s relationship to creation in Psalm 104? He is Creator and He is sustainer by His authority over creation
What do you learn about God’s relationship to creation in verses 27-30? He cares for us, and we are dependent on him; however, we must gather in what He gives; His Spirit creates us
Psalm 105
Whose history is reviewed in Psalm 105? Israel’s
For whose benefit is this history lesson? Israel’s
Who are the prophets in verse 15? Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph
At what point does the history begin and end? The promise to Abraham to receiving the Promised land
Why did God give Israel the land of Canaan? God promised Abraham to give it to them; v. 45 says that they might observe His statutes and follow His laws
Psalm 106
What is the similarity between Psalms 105 and 106? They are both historical teaching
What are the differences between Psalms 105 and 106? Psalm 106 emphasizes the sins in Israel’s history beginning in Moses’ time; Psalm 105 begins with Abraham; Psalm 105 ends with the receiving of the land while Psalm 106 ends with losing the land (scattered among the nations)
Which examples of disobedience are listed in Psalm 106? Rebelled by the Red Sea; lusted in the wilderness for food; rebellion of Korah; worshipped the golden calf at Sinai; believed the evil report of 10 spies about the conquest; fornication at Baal Peor; murmured against God at Meribah in Kadesh; they failed to drive out completely the Canaanites and took up their wicked practices; persisted in rebellion even after many times of the Lord’s chastening
What request does the psalmist make? To save them and gather them from the nations to the land once again
May 25: Psalms 102-106
Psalm 102
Does the psalmist appear to have faith in verses 3-11?
What faith does he demonstrate in verses 12-22?
For what time is this psalm written?
Which attributes of God are emphasized in Psalm 102?
Psalm 103
For what does David praise God in Psalm 103?
How does verse 10 help us to be humble and gracious to others?
What do verses 17-18 teach about God’s love?
Who else is told to praise God in Psalm 103?
Psalm 104
How is God represented in verses 1-4?
What event is in view in verses 5-9?
What is the main idea about God’s relationship to creation in Psalm 104?
What do you learn about God’s relationship to creation in verses 27-30?
Psalm 105
Whose history is reviewed in Psalm 105?
For whose benefit is this history lesson?
Who are the prophets in verse 15?
At what point does the history begin and end?
Why did God give Israel the land of Canaan?
Psalm 106
What is the similarity between Psalms 105 and 106?
What are the differences between Psalms 105 and 106?
Which examples of disobedience are listed in Psalm 106?
What request does the psalmist make?
Does the psalmist appear to have faith in verses 3-11?
What faith does he demonstrate in verses 12-22?
For what time is this psalm written?
Which attributes of God are emphasized in Psalm 102?
Psalm 103
For what does David praise God in Psalm 103?
How does verse 10 help us to be humble and gracious to others?
What do verses 17-18 teach about God’s love?
Who else is told to praise God in Psalm 103?
Psalm 104
How is God represented in verses 1-4?
What event is in view in verses 5-9?
What is the main idea about God’s relationship to creation in Psalm 104?
What do you learn about God’s relationship to creation in verses 27-30?
Psalm 105
Whose history is reviewed in Psalm 105?
For whose benefit is this history lesson?
Who are the prophets in verse 15?
At what point does the history begin and end?
Why did God give Israel the land of Canaan?
Psalm 106
What is the similarity between Psalms 105 and 106?
What are the differences between Psalms 105 and 106?
Which examples of disobedience are listed in Psalm 106?
What request does the psalmist make?
Answers to May 24 Questions
Psalm 96
What is Psalm 96 calling us to do? Sing, praise, worship, give glory to God
Psalm 97
What is the main reason God is praised in Psalm 97? God is righteous and just over His creation
Psalm 98
Why sing a new song to the Lord? He has done marvelous things
What has God revealed to the nations? His salvation and righteousness
Who and what are to praise God? All the earth and all people in it, the sea, rivers, hills
What is God coming to do? Judge the world with justice
Psalm 99
Who were priests according to verse 6? Moses, Aaron, Samuel
Where is God to be worshiped? At His footstool and at His holy hill
Psalm 100
What attitude should we have when we enter God’s house? Joy and gladness, gratitude, praise
Why? He is our Creator, our Shepherd; He is good, merciful, and true forever
Psalm 101
What commitment does David make in Psalm 101? To behave wisely in a perfect way, even with a perfect heart in his own house
How will David demonstrate this commitment? Not know wickedness by not setting anything wicked before his eyes; hating the work of those who fall away, not tolerating slander or pride; not let liars, deceivers in his house; he would have fellowship with the faithful (the righteous)
What is Psalm 96 calling us to do? Sing, praise, worship, give glory to God
Psalm 97
What is the main reason God is praised in Psalm 97? God is righteous and just over His creation
Psalm 98
Why sing a new song to the Lord? He has done marvelous things
What has God revealed to the nations? His salvation and righteousness
Who and what are to praise God? All the earth and all people in it, the sea, rivers, hills
What is God coming to do? Judge the world with justice
Psalm 99
Who were priests according to verse 6? Moses, Aaron, Samuel
Where is God to be worshiped? At His footstool and at His holy hill
Psalm 100
What attitude should we have when we enter God’s house? Joy and gladness, gratitude, praise
Why? He is our Creator, our Shepherd; He is good, merciful, and true forever
Psalm 101
What commitment does David make in Psalm 101? To behave wisely in a perfect way, even with a perfect heart in his own house
How will David demonstrate this commitment? Not know wickedness by not setting anything wicked before his eyes; hating the work of those who fall away, not tolerating slander or pride; not let liars, deceivers in his house; he would have fellowship with the faithful (the righteous)
Monday, May 24, 2010
May 24: Psalms 96-101
Psalm 96
What is Psalm 96 calling us to do?
Psalm 97
What is the main reason God is praised in Psalm 97?
Psalm 98
Why sing a new song to the Lord?
What has God revealed to the nations?
Who and what are to praise God?
What is God coming to do?
Psalm 99
Who were priests according to verse 6?
Where is God to be worshiped?
Psalm 100
What attitude should we have when we enter God’s house?
Why?
Psalm 101
What commitment does David make in Psalm 101?
How will David demonstrate this commitment?
What is Psalm 96 calling us to do?
Psalm 97
What is the main reason God is praised in Psalm 97?
Psalm 98
Why sing a new song to the Lord?
What has God revealed to the nations?
Who and what are to praise God?
What is God coming to do?
Psalm 99
Who were priests according to verse 6?
Where is God to be worshiped?
Psalm 100
What attitude should we have when we enter God’s house?
Why?
Psalm 101
What commitment does David make in Psalm 101?
How will David demonstrate this commitment?
Answers to May 23 Questions
Psalm 90
What is the contrast between man and God in Psalm 90? The brevity of man and eternity of God
Why is the length of our lives short? God has decreed it (because of sin)
How many years is the average lifespan? 70-80 years
What lesson(s) should we learn from this? Our time is very limited; we should use it wisely to do God’s will
Psalm 91
What does Psalm 91 promise? No harm will come to you
What are the conditions before the promise applies to someone? Trust in the Lord, love for the Lord
Psalm 92
God is praised for what two things? His lovingkindness and His love
To what are the wicked compared? grass
How are the wicked like grass? Their glory and life are very brief, then perish forever
To what are the righteous compared? Palm tree, cedar in Lebanon
How are the righteous like trees? Bear fruit, live long
Psalm 93
What is the emphasis on God in Psalm 93? The Lord as King over His creation
Psalm 94
What does the psalmist request in Psalm 94? Vengeance against God’s enemies
What warning is directed to the evil in verses 8-11? God knows what is in the heart and all secret actions
What man is “blessed” in Psalm 94? The one that God teaches (the one who learns and follows God’s teaching)
What help did the Lord give? To stand up against evil doers; comfort within his heart; a declaration of innocence at trial
Psalm 95
How are people told to show respect for God? Sing praise; bow down; kneel
Why? Because He is great and He is our Creator
What admonition is given in Psalm 95? Do not harden our hearts as those who rejected God’s offer to enter the Promised Land
What is the contrast between man and God in Psalm 90? The brevity of man and eternity of God
Why is the length of our lives short? God has decreed it (because of sin)
How many years is the average lifespan? 70-80 years
What lesson(s) should we learn from this? Our time is very limited; we should use it wisely to do God’s will
Psalm 91
What does Psalm 91 promise? No harm will come to you
What are the conditions before the promise applies to someone? Trust in the Lord, love for the Lord
Psalm 92
God is praised for what two things? His lovingkindness and His love
To what are the wicked compared? grass
How are the wicked like grass? Their glory and life are very brief, then perish forever
To what are the righteous compared? Palm tree, cedar in Lebanon
How are the righteous like trees? Bear fruit, live long
Psalm 93
What is the emphasis on God in Psalm 93? The Lord as King over His creation
Psalm 94
What does the psalmist request in Psalm 94? Vengeance against God’s enemies
What warning is directed to the evil in verses 8-11? God knows what is in the heart and all secret actions
What man is “blessed” in Psalm 94? The one that God teaches (the one who learns and follows God’s teaching)
What help did the Lord give? To stand up against evil doers; comfort within his heart; a declaration of innocence at trial
Psalm 95
How are people told to show respect for God? Sing praise; bow down; kneel
Why? Because He is great and He is our Creator
What admonition is given in Psalm 95? Do not harden our hearts as those who rejected God’s offer to enter the Promised Land
Sunday, May 23, 2010
May 23: Psalms 90-95
Psalm 90
What is the contrast between man and God in Psalm 90?
Why is the length of our lives short?
How many years is the average lifespan?
What lesson(s) should we learn from this?
Psalm 91
What does Psalm 91 promise?
What are the conditions before the promise applies to someone?
Psalm 92
God is praised for what two things?
To what are the wicked compared?
How are the wicked like grass?
To what are the righteous compared?
How are the righteous like trees?
Psalm 93
What is the emphasis on God in Psalm 93?
Psalm 94
What does the psalmist request in Psalm 94?
What warning is directed to the evil in verses 8-11?
What man is “blessed” in Psalm 94?
What help did the Lord give?
Psalm 95
How are people told to show respect for God?
Why?
What admonition is given in Psalm 95?
What is the contrast between man and God in Psalm 90?
Why is the length of our lives short?
How many years is the average lifespan?
What lesson(s) should we learn from this?
Psalm 91
What does Psalm 91 promise?
What are the conditions before the promise applies to someone?
Psalm 92
God is praised for what two things?
To what are the wicked compared?
How are the wicked like grass?
To what are the righteous compared?
How are the righteous like trees?
Psalm 93
What is the emphasis on God in Psalm 93?
Psalm 94
What does the psalmist request in Psalm 94?
What warning is directed to the evil in verses 8-11?
What man is “blessed” in Psalm 94?
What help did the Lord give?
Psalm 95
How are people told to show respect for God?
Why?
What admonition is given in Psalm 95?
Answers to May 22 Questions
Psalm 84
What is the subject of Psalm 84? Rejoicing to be in the place to worship God
What is the occasion in verses 5-8? The pilgrimage to worship at the Feast of Tabernacles
What attitude is expressed in verse 10? Better to be in God’s house than anywhere else
Psalm 85
What had God done for Israel in the past? Forgiven and restored Israel
What does Israel ask of God now? Forgiveness and restoration again
What significance do you see in verse 10? God is both holy, righteous, and yet merciful and loving
Psalm 86
What help does the psalmist want from God? Help, protection while in a foreign land
Why does he want God to teach him? So he will apply His word and glorify Him
How is God described in verse 15? Compassionate, gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness
Psalm 87
What is the subject of Psalm 87? Zion as God’s designated dwelling place
Who will be written in the register? Those that acknowledge Zion, those that are born in Zion
Does this remind you of any New Testament passages? Heb. 12:21-23, John 3:5
Psalm 88
What is the state of the psalmist? Very near death
Who has he lost through death? His close friends
What is the answer to the psalmist’s rhetorical questions in verses 10-12? The answer appears to be “No” from the context, but in the ultimate sense, through Jesus, who is the Resurretion and the Life (John 11:25), the answer is actually “Yes.”
How long has the psalmist been on the verge of death? From his youth
Psalm 89
What is the reason for praise in Psalm 89? The covenant God made with David
Who are the saints in verses 5-8? Spiritual beings in the presence of God
What did God promise David? To strengthen and sustain him; defeat his foes; establish his royal line forever
What would God do if David’s descendants sinned against God? Punish with the rod
What are verses 38-45 saying? God has severely punished the royal line from an earthly standpoint (Jeremiah 22:24-30)
What is the reason for asking God’s help in verses 49-51? For God to keep the covenant He made with David concerning the permanence of the royal line
What is the subject of Psalm 84? Rejoicing to be in the place to worship God
What is the occasion in verses 5-8? The pilgrimage to worship at the Feast of Tabernacles
What attitude is expressed in verse 10? Better to be in God’s house than anywhere else
Psalm 85
What had God done for Israel in the past? Forgiven and restored Israel
What does Israel ask of God now? Forgiveness and restoration again
What significance do you see in verse 10? God is both holy, righteous, and yet merciful and loving
Psalm 86
What help does the psalmist want from God? Help, protection while in a foreign land
Why does he want God to teach him? So he will apply His word and glorify Him
How is God described in verse 15? Compassionate, gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness
Psalm 87
What is the subject of Psalm 87? Zion as God’s designated dwelling place
Who will be written in the register? Those that acknowledge Zion, those that are born in Zion
Does this remind you of any New Testament passages? Heb. 12:21-23, John 3:5
Psalm 88
What is the state of the psalmist? Very near death
Who has he lost through death? His close friends
What is the answer to the psalmist’s rhetorical questions in verses 10-12? The answer appears to be “No” from the context, but in the ultimate sense, through Jesus, who is the Resurretion and the Life (John 11:25), the answer is actually “Yes.”
How long has the psalmist been on the verge of death? From his youth
Psalm 89
What is the reason for praise in Psalm 89? The covenant God made with David
Who are the saints in verses 5-8? Spiritual beings in the presence of God
What did God promise David? To strengthen and sustain him; defeat his foes; establish his royal line forever
What would God do if David’s descendants sinned against God? Punish with the rod
What are verses 38-45 saying? God has severely punished the royal line from an earthly standpoint (Jeremiah 22:24-30)
What is the reason for asking God’s help in verses 49-51? For God to keep the covenant He made with David concerning the permanence of the royal line
Friday, May 21, 2010
May 22: Psalms 84-89
Psalm 84
What is the subject of Psalm 84?
What is the occasion in verses 5-8?
What attitude is expressed in verse 10?
Psalm 85
What had God don for Israel in the past?
What does Israel ask of God now?
What significance do you see in verse 10?
Psalm 86
What help does the psalmist want from God?
Why does he want God to teach him?
How is God described in verse 15?
Psalm 87
What is the subject of Psalm 87?
Who will be written in the register?
Does this remind you of any New Testament passages?
Psalm 88
What is the state of the psalmist?
Who has he lost through death?
What is the answer to the psalmist’s rhetorical questions in verses 10-12?
How long has the psalmist been on the verge of death?
Psalm 89
What is the reason for praise in Psalm 89?
Who are the saints in verses 5-8?
What did God promise David?
What would God do if David’s descendants sinned against God?
What are verses 38-45 saying?
What is the reason for asking God’s help in verses 49-51?
What is the subject of Psalm 84?
What is the occasion in verses 5-8?
What attitude is expressed in verse 10?
Psalm 85
What had God don for Israel in the past?
What does Israel ask of God now?
What significance do you see in verse 10?
Psalm 86
What help does the psalmist want from God?
Why does he want God to teach him?
How is God described in verse 15?
Psalm 87
What is the subject of Psalm 87?
Who will be written in the register?
Does this remind you of any New Testament passages?
Psalm 88
What is the state of the psalmist?
Who has he lost through death?
What is the answer to the psalmist’s rhetorical questions in verses 10-12?
How long has the psalmist been on the verge of death?
Psalm 89
What is the reason for praise in Psalm 89?
Who are the saints in verses 5-8?
What did God promise David?
What would God do if David’s descendants sinned against God?
What are verses 38-45 saying?
What is the reason for asking God’s help in verses 49-51?
Answers to May 21 Questions
Psalm 79
What has happened to Israel? Other nations have invaded, killed many, and ruined Jerusalem
What reasons does Israel give for God to help them? For the glory of His name; to reproach those that reproached His name; to avenge His people
Psalm 80
What is the refrain in this song? “Restore us, O Lord God of hosts; cause Your face to shine,and we shall be saved!”
What metaphor is used of Israel in Psalm 80? Israel is a vine
Psalm 81
What is the occasion for Psalm 81? The New Moon
What did God say He did for Israel? Freed them from slavery in Egypt, gave them the law, tested them at Meribah
What did God allow Israel to do? Walk in their own counsels
What did God promise to do if Israel obeys Him? Defeat their enemies and feed them abundance from the land
Psalm 82
Who are the “gods” in Psalm 82 (see John 10:34-36)? judges
Psalm83
Which nations united against Israel? Edom and the Ishmaelites; Moab and the Hagrites; Gebal, Ammon, and Amalek; Philistia with the inhabitants of Tyre; Assyria
Which past victories are used as examples to appeal to God? The defeat of the Midianites by Balak, then their defeat by Gideon
What has happened to Israel? Other nations have invaded, killed many, and ruined Jerusalem
What reasons does Israel give for God to help them? For the glory of His name; to reproach those that reproached His name; to avenge His people
Psalm 80
What is the refrain in this song? “Restore us, O Lord God of hosts; cause Your face to shine,and we shall be saved!”
What metaphor is used of Israel in Psalm 80? Israel is a vine
Psalm 81
What is the occasion for Psalm 81? The New Moon
What did God say He did for Israel? Freed them from slavery in Egypt, gave them the law, tested them at Meribah
What did God allow Israel to do? Walk in their own counsels
What did God promise to do if Israel obeys Him? Defeat their enemies and feed them abundance from the land
Psalm 82
Who are the “gods” in Psalm 82 (see John 10:34-36)? judges
Psalm83
Which nations united against Israel? Edom and the Ishmaelites; Moab and the Hagrites; Gebal, Ammon, and Amalek; Philistia with the inhabitants of Tyre; Assyria
Which past victories are used as examples to appeal to God? The defeat of the Midianites by Balak, then their defeat by Gideon
May 21: Psalms 79-83
Psalm 79
What has happened to Israel?
What reasons does Israel give for God to help them?
Psalm 80
What is the refrain in this song?
What metaphor is used of Israel in Psalm 80?
Psalm 81
What is the occasion for Psalm 81?
What did God say He did for Israel?
What did God allow Israel to do?
What did promise to do if Isarel obeys Him?
Psalm 82
Who are the “gods” in Psalm 82 (see John 10:34-36)?
Psalm83
Which nations united against Irael?
Which past victories are used as examples to appeal to God?
What has happened to Israel?
What reasons does Israel give for God to help them?
Psalm 80
What is the refrain in this song?
What metaphor is used of Israel in Psalm 80?
Psalm 81
What is the occasion for Psalm 81?
What did God say He did for Israel?
What did God allow Israel to do?
What did promise to do if Isarel obeys Him?
Psalm 82
Who are the “gods” in Psalm 82 (see John 10:34-36)?
Psalm83
Which nations united against Irael?
Which past victories are used as examples to appeal to God?
Answers to May 20 Questions
Psalm 73
What mistake did Asaph make in his thinking? He was looking only at temporal, material condition of the wicked to believe that the wicked are better off than the righteous
Are his observations in verses 4-12 accurate? There is some exaggeration in his observations, and he also is overgeneralizing all the wicked
What wrong attitude did these observations produce? Envy, and also the idea that diligence to be righteous is in vain
If he were to express this attitude to others what would be the result? He would have caused them to stumble and sin
What was the solution for his wrong thinking? He went to the house of God and understood the long-term consequences
What is Asaph’s attitude now? Faith in God’s goodness, wisdom, and justice; desire to be with God
What does he do with his new thinking? Praise God and teach and encourage others
Psalm 74
What has happened to Israel? Foreigners have invaded Israel
What does verse 9 indicate about this time? There are no prophets or miracles being done
How does Psalm 74 express faith in God’s power? By giving examples of using His power over creation, including seas, sun, and continents
Psalm 75
What is God doing in Psalm 75? Judging the wicked
Is the cup in the Lord’s hand something to desire to drink? no
Psalm 76
Where is God’s dwelling place? In (Jeru)Salem , Zion
What is the main idea of Psalm 76? God judged a nation by defeating its army
Psalm 77
What in the past does Asaph miss? The great works of God recorded in scripture
What does he think God has stopped doing? Being merciful and gracious to Israel
What did he do to strengthen his faith in God? Go to the sanctuary, learn of God’s way and meditate on God’s great works
Psalm 78
What is the purpose of Psalm 78? To teach Israel
What period of history does Asaph tell? Beginning from their slavery in Egypt, their wilderness wanderings, their apostasy in Canaan during the judges, then David becomes king
What is manna called in verse 25? Angel’s food
How did God feel about Israel’s rebellion? Angry (v.31), sad (v.40)
What caused Israel’s lack of faith? They forgot His great works done in Egypt and crossing the Red Sea, miracles and care in the wilderness and in giving them Canaan
What period of history do verses 56-64 cover? The judges
Who did God use to deliver Israel and guide them? David
What mistake did Asaph make in his thinking? He was looking only at temporal, material condition of the wicked to believe that the wicked are better off than the righteous
Are his observations in verses 4-12 accurate? There is some exaggeration in his observations, and he also is overgeneralizing all the wicked
What wrong attitude did these observations produce? Envy, and also the idea that diligence to be righteous is in vain
If he were to express this attitude to others what would be the result? He would have caused them to stumble and sin
What was the solution for his wrong thinking? He went to the house of God and understood the long-term consequences
What is Asaph’s attitude now? Faith in God’s goodness, wisdom, and justice; desire to be with God
What does he do with his new thinking? Praise God and teach and encourage others
Psalm 74
What has happened to Israel? Foreigners have invaded Israel
What does verse 9 indicate about this time? There are no prophets or miracles being done
How does Psalm 74 express faith in God’s power? By giving examples of using His power over creation, including seas, sun, and continents
Psalm 75
What is God doing in Psalm 75? Judging the wicked
Is the cup in the Lord’s hand something to desire to drink? no
Psalm 76
Where is God’s dwelling place? In (Jeru)Salem , Zion
What is the main idea of Psalm 76? God judged a nation by defeating its army
Psalm 77
What in the past does Asaph miss? The great works of God recorded in scripture
What does he think God has stopped doing? Being merciful and gracious to Israel
What did he do to strengthen his faith in God? Go to the sanctuary, learn of God’s way and meditate on God’s great works
Psalm 78
What is the purpose of Psalm 78? To teach Israel
What period of history does Asaph tell? Beginning from their slavery in Egypt, their wilderness wanderings, their apostasy in Canaan during the judges, then David becomes king
What is manna called in verse 25? Angel’s food
How did God feel about Israel’s rebellion? Angry (v.31), sad (v.40)
What caused Israel’s lack of faith? They forgot His great works done in Egypt and crossing the Red Sea, miracles and care in the wilderness and in giving them Canaan
What period of history do verses 56-64 cover? The judges
Who did God use to deliver Israel and guide them? David
Thursday, May 20, 2010
May 20: Psalms 73-78
Psalm 73
What mistake did Asaph make in his thinking?
Are his observations in verses 4-12 accurate?
What wrong attitude did these observations produce?
If he were to express this attitude to others what would be the result?
What was the solution for his wrong thinking?
What is Asaph’s attitude now?
What does he do with his new thinking?
Psalm 74
What has happened to Israel?
What does verse 9 indicate about this time?
How does Psalm 74 express faith in God’s power?
Psalm 75
What is God doing in Psalm 75?
Is the cup in the Lord’s hand something to desire to drink?
Psalm 76
Where is God’s dwelling place?
What is the main idea of Psalm 76?
Psalm 77
What in the past does Asaph miss?
What does he think God has stopped doing?
What did he do to strengthen his faith in God?
Psalm 78
What is the purpose of Psalm 78?
What period of history does Asaph tell?
What is manna called in verse 25?
How did God feel about Israel’s rebellion?
What caused Israel’s lack of faith?
What period of history do verses 56-64 cover?
Who did God use to deliver Israel and guide them?
What mistake did Asaph make in his thinking?
Are his observations in verses 4-12 accurate?
What wrong attitude did these observations produce?
If he were to express this attitude to others what would be the result?
What was the solution for his wrong thinking?
What is Asaph’s attitude now?
What does he do with his new thinking?
Psalm 74
What has happened to Israel?
What does verse 9 indicate about this time?
How does Psalm 74 express faith in God’s power?
Psalm 75
What is God doing in Psalm 75?
Is the cup in the Lord’s hand something to desire to drink?
Psalm 76
Where is God’s dwelling place?
What is the main idea of Psalm 76?
Psalm 77
What in the past does Asaph miss?
What does he think God has stopped doing?
What did he do to strengthen his faith in God?
Psalm 78
What is the purpose of Psalm 78?
What period of history does Asaph tell?
What is manna called in verse 25?
How did God feel about Israel’s rebellion?
What caused Israel’s lack of faith?
What period of history do verses 56-64 cover?
Who did God use to deliver Israel and guide them?
Answers to May 19 Questions
Psalm 70
What does David request in Psalm 70? For God to come quickly to help him (by confounding his enemies)
Psalm 71
At which stage of life is the psalmist? When he is old (v.9,18)
What does verse 7 teach about humility? We need to put our trust in God and do right even if others make fun of us
What did he want to do before he died? Teach his generation and the generations to follow
Psalm 72
Who wrote Psalm 72? Solomon
For whom did he pray? The king (starting with himself, but this psalm is ultimately fulfilled in Christ)
For what did he pray? God’s justice, righteousness so he could rule with justice
What will he do as king? He will bring peace, prosperity; he will give justice to the poor and protect them from their oppressors; he will save the needy and punish their oppressors
Who will be blessed through him? All nations, all men
What does David request in Psalm 70? For God to come quickly to help him (by confounding his enemies)
Psalm 71
At which stage of life is the psalmist? When he is old (v.9,18)
What does verse 7 teach about humility? We need to put our trust in God and do right even if others make fun of us
What did he want to do before he died? Teach his generation and the generations to follow
Psalm 72
Who wrote Psalm 72? Solomon
For whom did he pray? The king (starting with himself, but this psalm is ultimately fulfilled in Christ)
For what did he pray? God’s justice, righteousness so he could rule with justice
What will he do as king? He will bring peace, prosperity; he will give justice to the poor and protect them from their oppressors; he will save the needy and punish their oppressors
Who will be blessed through him? All nations, all men
May 19: Psalms 70-72
Psalm 70
What does David request in Psalm 70?
Psalm 71
At which stage of life is the psalmist?
What does verse 7 teach about humility?
What did he want to do before he died?
Psalm 72
Who wrote Psalm 72?
For whom did he pray?
For what did he pray?
What will he do as king?
Who will be blessed through him?
What does David request in Psalm 70?
Psalm 71
At which stage of life is the psalmist?
What does verse 7 teach about humility?
What did he want to do before he died?
Psalm 72
Who wrote Psalm 72?
For whom did he pray?
For what did he pray?
What will he do as king?
Who will be blessed through him?
Answers to May 18 Questions
Psalm 65
What kind of psalm is Psalm 65? A song of praise
What blessings are mentioned in this psalm? He hears prayer, provides atonement for sin, priests, answers to prayer, peace and calm in the world, water, abundance of sheep and grain because of the rain
Psalm 66
For what events is God praised in Psalm 66? Crossing of the Red Sea and crossing the Jordan River
What admonition is in verse 7? Do not let the rebellious rise up
What would have prevented God from listening to David’s prayer? If he would have regarded iniquity in his heart
Psalm 67
Why did God’s people want God to be gracious to them? To glorify Himself among the nations
What does this psalm anticipate? The inclusion of Gentiles as God’s people
Psalm 68
Who rides on the clouds? God whose name is YAH
What is David telling in verses 7-14? The giving of the Law at Mt. Sinai
How do verses 18-20 apply to Christ? Ephesians 4:10 applies v.18 to Christ, and He is our savior, the God of our salvation
How is God presented in Psalm 68? God is King (like Psalm 24)
Is there significance that Benjamin, Judah, Zebulon, and Naphtali are the tribes mentioned? Those tribes compose the two places where Jesus preached publicly (Judea and Galilee)
Psalm 69
What is the source of David’s suffering in verse 4? His enemies who have done wrong but he pays the price
What does he endure in verses 7-12? Shame, reproach Why? Because of his enemies’ actions
What will happen to David’s enemies? Their table will become a snare, their habitation desolate, names blotted out of God’s Book of Life
What does verse 35 indicate that Psalm 69 applies to David or to a time after David? Zion saved after David’s time; it is a prophecy of Christ
Look at your references and list all the places this psalm is quoted in the New Testament. John 15:25 quotes v.4; John 2:17 quotes v.9; Romans 15:3 quotes v.9; 2 Cor. 6:2 applies v.13; Matthew 27:34 fulfilled in v. 21; John 19:28-29 fulfilled in v.21; Romans 11:9-10 quotes v.22-23; Acts 1:20 quotes v.25
What kind of psalm is Psalm 65? A song of praise
What blessings are mentioned in this psalm? He hears prayer, provides atonement for sin, priests, answers to prayer, peace and calm in the world, water, abundance of sheep and grain because of the rain
Psalm 66
For what events is God praised in Psalm 66? Crossing of the Red Sea and crossing the Jordan River
What admonition is in verse 7? Do not let the rebellious rise up
What would have prevented God from listening to David’s prayer? If he would have regarded iniquity in his heart
Psalm 67
Why did God’s people want God to be gracious to them? To glorify Himself among the nations
What does this psalm anticipate? The inclusion of Gentiles as God’s people
Psalm 68
Who rides on the clouds? God whose name is YAH
What is David telling in verses 7-14? The giving of the Law at Mt. Sinai
How do verses 18-20 apply to Christ? Ephesians 4:10 applies v.18 to Christ, and He is our savior, the God of our salvation
How is God presented in Psalm 68? God is King (like Psalm 24)
Is there significance that Benjamin, Judah, Zebulon, and Naphtali are the tribes mentioned? Those tribes compose the two places where Jesus preached publicly (Judea and Galilee)
Psalm 69
What is the source of David’s suffering in verse 4? His enemies who have done wrong but he pays the price
What does he endure in verses 7-12? Shame, reproach Why? Because of his enemies’ actions
What will happen to David’s enemies? Their table will become a snare, their habitation desolate, names blotted out of God’s Book of Life
What does verse 35 indicate that Psalm 69 applies to David or to a time after David? Zion saved after David’s time; it is a prophecy of Christ
Look at your references and list all the places this psalm is quoted in the New Testament. John 15:25 quotes v.4; John 2:17 quotes v.9; Romans 15:3 quotes v.9; 2 Cor. 6:2 applies v.13; Matthew 27:34 fulfilled in v. 21; John 19:28-29 fulfilled in v.21; Romans 11:9-10 quotes v.22-23; Acts 1:20 quotes v.25
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
May 18: Psalms 65-69
Psalm 65
What kind of psalm is Psalm 65?
What blessings are mentioned in this psalm?
Psalm 66
For what events is God praised in Psalm 66?
What admonition is in verse 7?
What would have prevented God from listening to David’s prayer?
Psalm 67
Why did God’s people want God to be gracious to them?
What does this psalm anticipate?
Psalm 68
Who rides on the clouds?
What is David telling in verses 7-14?
How do verses 18-20 apply to Christ?
How is God presented in Psalm 68?
Is there significance that Benjamin, Judah, Zebulon, and Naphtali are the tribes mentioned?
Psalm 69
What is the source of David’s suffering in verse 4?
What does he endure in verses 7-12? Why?
What will happen to David’s enemies?
What does verse 35 indicate that Psalm 69 applies to David or to a time after David?
Look at your references and list all the places this psalm is quoted in the New Testament.
What kind of psalm is Psalm 65?
What blessings are mentioned in this psalm?
Psalm 66
For what events is God praised in Psalm 66?
What admonition is in verse 7?
What would have prevented God from listening to David’s prayer?
Psalm 67
Why did God’s people want God to be gracious to them?
What does this psalm anticipate?
Psalm 68
Who rides on the clouds?
What is David telling in verses 7-14?
How do verses 18-20 apply to Christ?
How is God presented in Psalm 68?
Is there significance that Benjamin, Judah, Zebulon, and Naphtali are the tribes mentioned?
Psalm 69
What is the source of David’s suffering in verse 4?
What does he endure in verses 7-12? Why?
What will happen to David’s enemies?
What does verse 35 indicate that Psalm 69 applies to David or to a time after David?
Look at your references and list all the places this psalm is quoted in the New Testament.
Answers to May 17 Questions
Psalm 58
Does verse 3 teach original sin inherited from Adam? No, this is figurative language (hyperbole)
What is the contrast between man (v.1) and God (v.11)? Man is unfair in judgment; God is fair
Psalm 59
Contrast the suffering of David in Psalm 38 with Psalm 59. David suffered because of his sin and trying to keep it hidden in Psalm 38; his suffering in Psalm 59 is through no fault of his.
What did David ask God to do to his enemies? Punish them, scatter them, consume them, but not kill them
Psalm 60
What do the earthquakes symbolize? Insecurity, uncertainty, calamity in general
Contrast the tribes in verse 7 with the nations of verse 8. God happily refers to Judah, Ephraim, and Manasseh as His, but He rejects Moab, Edom, and Philistia (Israel’s enemy nations in the south)
What enemy was David asking God to help defeat? Edom
Psalm 61
How has Psalm 61 been fulfilled? The resurrection of Jesus
Psalm 62
What is the main feeling expressed in Psalm 62? A firm, quiet confidence in God
What two things did David hear? God is powerful and God is merciful
Psalm 63
Where does verse 1 indicate that David was? In the wilderness (of Judah)
Why is David satisfied? What has he seen? He has seen God’s power, glory, and lovingkindness which he was seeking
When does David think of God? Throughout the night while he is in bed
Psalm 64
What is David describing in the first six verses? The evil use of speech by his enemies; their bitter words are arrows
What arrows will God use to attack David’s enemies? His word (arrow)
Does verse 3 teach original sin inherited from Adam? No, this is figurative language (hyperbole)
What is the contrast between man (v.1) and God (v.11)? Man is unfair in judgment; God is fair
Psalm 59
Contrast the suffering of David in Psalm 38 with Psalm 59. David suffered because of his sin and trying to keep it hidden in Psalm 38; his suffering in Psalm 59 is through no fault of his.
What did David ask God to do to his enemies? Punish them, scatter them, consume them, but not kill them
Psalm 60
What do the earthquakes symbolize? Insecurity, uncertainty, calamity in general
Contrast the tribes in verse 7 with the nations of verse 8. God happily refers to Judah, Ephraim, and Manasseh as His, but He rejects Moab, Edom, and Philistia (Israel’s enemy nations in the south)
What enemy was David asking God to help defeat? Edom
Psalm 61
How has Psalm 61 been fulfilled? The resurrection of Jesus
Psalm 62
What is the main feeling expressed in Psalm 62? A firm, quiet confidence in God
What two things did David hear? God is powerful and God is merciful
Psalm 63
Where does verse 1 indicate that David was? In the wilderness (of Judah)
Why is David satisfied? What has he seen? He has seen God’s power, glory, and lovingkindness which he was seeking
When does David think of God? Throughout the night while he is in bed
Psalm 64
What is David describing in the first six verses? The evil use of speech by his enemies; their bitter words are arrows
What arrows will God use to attack David’s enemies? His word (arrow)
Sunday, May 16, 2010
May 17: Psalms 58-64
Psalm 58
Does verse 3 teach original sin inherited from Adam?
What is the contrast between man (v.1) and God (v.11)?
Psalm 59
Contrast the suffering of David in Psalm 38 with Psalm 59.
What did David ask God to do to his enemies?
Psalm 60
What do the earthquakes symbolize?
Contrast the tribes in verse 7 with the nations of verse 8.
What enemy was David asking God to help defeat?
Psalm 61
How has Psalm 61 been fulfilled?
Psalm 62
What is the main feeling expressed in Psalm 62?
What two things did David hear?
Psalm 63
Where does verse 1 indicate that David was?
Why is David satisfied? What has he seen?
When does David think of God?
Psalm 64
What is David describing in in the first five verses?
What arrows will God use to attack David’s enemies?
Does verse 3 teach original sin inherited from Adam?
What is the contrast between man (v.1) and God (v.11)?
Psalm 59
Contrast the suffering of David in Psalm 38 with Psalm 59.
What did David ask God to do to his enemies?
Psalm 60
What do the earthquakes symbolize?
Contrast the tribes in verse 7 with the nations of verse 8.
What enemy was David asking God to help defeat?
Psalm 61
How has Psalm 61 been fulfilled?
Psalm 62
What is the main feeling expressed in Psalm 62?
What two things did David hear?
Psalm 63
Where does verse 1 indicate that David was?
Why is David satisfied? What has he seen?
When does David think of God?
Psalm 64
What is David describing in in the first five verses?
What arrows will God use to attack David’s enemies?
Answers to May 16 Questions
Psalm 50
Who are God’s saints? His people, those who have made a covenant with Him
What is the purpose of making sacrifices to God? To glorify God
What sins are listed in God’s rebuke of hypocrites? Stealing, adultery, lying, slander
Psalm 51
What does David ask from God? forgiveness
Against whom did David sin? God
How does David describe a right relationship with God in verses 10-12? A clean heart, a steadfast spirit, in God’s presence, God’s Spirit is with him, salvation, joy
What does David say he will do after he is forgiven? Teach and convert sinners to God
What does God desire instead of sacrifice? A broken spirit, a broken and contrite heart
Psalm 52
Who is David’s enemy in this psalm? Doeg the Edomite (Saul’s royal shepherd)
What metaphor does he use of himself in verse 8? He is a green olive tree in the house of God
Psalm 53
What other Psalm contains many of these words? Psalm 14
Psalm 54
What is the main idea in the first three verses? David prays for God’s help because ungodly strangers have helped David’s enemies
What do verses 4-7 indicate? God answered that prayer, using those that uphold David’s life.
Psalm 55
What did David wish he could do? Fly so he could escape his enemies
Why is David especially upset by this enemy? He was a friend who worshiped God with David
Is verse 17 literal? probably
Is verse 23 literal? no
Psalm 56
How does David overcome his fear? By trusting in God
What does God record in His book? David’s wanderings and tears (his sufferings)
Psalm 57
For what did David pray? God’s mercy to deliver him from his enemies trying to trap him
What does David say that indicates that his prayer was answered? He praises God for His mercy which he requested at the beginning of the psalm.
Who are God’s saints? His people, those who have made a covenant with Him
What is the purpose of making sacrifices to God? To glorify God
What sins are listed in God’s rebuke of hypocrites? Stealing, adultery, lying, slander
Psalm 51
What does David ask from God? forgiveness
Against whom did David sin? God
How does David describe a right relationship with God in verses 10-12? A clean heart, a steadfast spirit, in God’s presence, God’s Spirit is with him, salvation, joy
What does David say he will do after he is forgiven? Teach and convert sinners to God
What does God desire instead of sacrifice? A broken spirit, a broken and contrite heart
Psalm 52
Who is David’s enemy in this psalm? Doeg the Edomite (Saul’s royal shepherd)
What metaphor does he use of himself in verse 8? He is a green olive tree in the house of God
Psalm 53
What other Psalm contains many of these words? Psalm 14
Psalm 54
What is the main idea in the first three verses? David prays for God’s help because ungodly strangers have helped David’s enemies
What do verses 4-7 indicate? God answered that prayer, using those that uphold David’s life.
Psalm 55
What did David wish he could do? Fly so he could escape his enemies
Why is David especially upset by this enemy? He was a friend who worshiped God with David
Is verse 17 literal? probably
Is verse 23 literal? no
Psalm 56
How does David overcome his fear? By trusting in God
What does God record in His book? David’s wanderings and tears (his sufferings)
Psalm 57
For what did David pray? God’s mercy to deliver him from his enemies trying to trap him
What does David say that indicates that his prayer was answered? He praises God for His mercy which he requested at the beginning of the psalm.
May 16: Psalms 50-57
Psalm 50
Who are God’s saints?
What is the purpose of making sacrifices to God?
What sins are listed in God’s rebuke of hypocrites?
Psalm 51
What does David ask from God?
Against whom did David sin?
How does David describe a right relationship with God in verses 10-12?
What does David say he will do after he is forgiven?
What does God desire instead of sacrifice?
Psalm 52
Who is David’s enemy in this psalm?
What metaphor does he use of himself in verse 8?
Psalm 53
What other Psalm contains many of these words?
Psalm 54
What is the main idea in the first three verses?
What do verses 4-7 indicate?
Psalm 55
What did David wish he could do?
Why is David especially upset by this enemy?
Is verse 17 literal?
Is verse 23 literal?
Psalm 56
How does David overcome his fear?
What does God record in His book?
Psalm 57
For what did David pray?
What does David say that indicates that his prayer was answered?
Who are God’s saints?
What is the purpose of making sacrifices to God?
What sins are listed in God’s rebuke of hypocrites?
Psalm 51
What does David ask from God?
Against whom did David sin?
How does David describe a right relationship with God in verses 10-12?
What does David say he will do after he is forgiven?
What does God desire instead of sacrifice?
Psalm 52
Who is David’s enemy in this psalm?
What metaphor does he use of himself in verse 8?
Psalm 53
What other Psalm contains many of these words?
Psalm 54
What is the main idea in the first three verses?
What do verses 4-7 indicate?
Psalm 55
What did David wish he could do?
Why is David especially upset by this enemy?
Is verse 17 literal?
Is verse 23 literal?
Psalm 56
How does David overcome his fear?
What does God record in His book?
Psalm 57
For what did David pray?
What does David say that indicates that his prayer was answered?
Answers to May 15 Questions
Psalm 42
What is David expressing in this Psalm? His desire to be near God
How is he feeling in verses 3-6? He is in despair
What must he do in this situation? Remember Him, pray to him, and trust Him
Psalm 43
What does verse 5 say? “Why are you downcast, o my soul? And why are you disturbed within me? Hope in God, for I shall yet praise Him, the help of my countenance and my God.”
What does Psalm 43 appear to be? The rest of Psalm 42
Psalm 44
What events does Psalm 44 retell? The conquest of Canaan
In whom does Israel put its faith? In God
What has happened in spite of their faith? They have been oppressed by the neighboring nations
Psalm 45
For whom is Psalm 45? The king
To whom are verses 2-9 addressed? God (v.6) the king (Christ is the fulfillment – Hebrews 1:8)
To whom are verses 10-12 addressed? The daughter betrothed to God the king (the people of God)
About whom are verses 13-15? The bride (the church) of Christ
What is the occasion? The wedding procession
To whom are verses 16-17 addressed? Christ
Psalm 46
What is Psalm 46 about? God is greater than the nations, so He is our refuge
Psalm 47
Who is under God’s authority? All people
Who is to praise the Lord? everyone
Psalm 48
What is the city of God? Mount Zion
What is the will of God forever? Our presence with Him to glorify Him
Psalm 49
What is the main lesson of Psalm 49? Not to be afraid
Who are tied with those who trust themselves in verse 13? Those who listen to them and follow them
Which verse is an expression of hope after death? Verse 15
What is David expressing in this Psalm? His desire to be near God
How is he feeling in verses 3-6? He is in despair
What must he do in this situation? Remember Him, pray to him, and trust Him
Psalm 43
What does verse 5 say? “Why are you downcast, o my soul? And why are you disturbed within me? Hope in God, for I shall yet praise Him, the help of my countenance and my God.”
What does Psalm 43 appear to be? The rest of Psalm 42
Psalm 44
What events does Psalm 44 retell? The conquest of Canaan
In whom does Israel put its faith? In God
What has happened in spite of their faith? They have been oppressed by the neighboring nations
Psalm 45
For whom is Psalm 45? The king
To whom are verses 2-9 addressed? God (v.6) the king (Christ is the fulfillment – Hebrews 1:8)
To whom are verses 10-12 addressed? The daughter betrothed to God the king (the people of God)
About whom are verses 13-15? The bride (the church) of Christ
What is the occasion? The wedding procession
To whom are verses 16-17 addressed? Christ
Psalm 46
What is Psalm 46 about? God is greater than the nations, so He is our refuge
Psalm 47
Who is under God’s authority? All people
Who is to praise the Lord? everyone
Psalm 48
What is the city of God? Mount Zion
What is the will of God forever? Our presence with Him to glorify Him
Psalm 49
What is the main lesson of Psalm 49? Not to be afraid
Who are tied with those who trust themselves in verse 13? Those who listen to them and follow them
Which verse is an expression of hope after death? Verse 15
Friday, May 14, 2010
May 15: Psalms 42-49
Psalm 42
What is David expressing in this Psalm?
How is he feeling in verses 3-6?
What must he do in this situation?
Psalm 43
What does verse 5 say?
What does Psalm 43 appear to be?
Psalm 44
What events does Psalm 44 retell?
In whom does Israel put its faith?
What has happened in spite of their faith?
Psalm 45
For whom is Psalm 45?
To whom are verses 2-9 addressed?
To whom are verses 10-12 addressed?
About whom are verses 13-15?
What is the occasion?
To whom are verses 16-17 addressed?
Psalm 46
What is Psalm 46 about?
Psalm 47
Who is under God’s authority?
Who is to praise the Lord?
Psalm 48
What is the city of God?
What is the will of God forever?
Psalm 49
What is the main lesson of Psalm 49?
Who are tied with those who trust themselves in verse 13?
Which verse is an expression of hope after death?
What is David expressing in this Psalm?
How is he feeling in verses 3-6?
What must he do in this situation?
Psalm 43
What does verse 5 say?
What does Psalm 43 appear to be?
Psalm 44
What events does Psalm 44 retell?
In whom does Israel put its faith?
What has happened in spite of their faith?
Psalm 45
For whom is Psalm 45?
To whom are verses 2-9 addressed?
To whom are verses 10-12 addressed?
About whom are verses 13-15?
What is the occasion?
To whom are verses 16-17 addressed?
Psalm 46
What is Psalm 46 about?
Psalm 47
Who is under God’s authority?
Who is to praise the Lord?
Psalm 48
What is the city of God?
What is the will of God forever?
Psalm 49
What is the main lesson of Psalm 49?
Who are tied with those who trust themselves in verse 13?
Which verse is an expression of hope after death?
Answers to May 14 Questions
Psalm 37
What is God’s promise in verse 4? He will give you the desires of your heart
What is the condition of that promise? Delight yourself in the Lord
What else does verse 7 require? Rest in the Lord and wait patiently for Him
What does anger lead to? harm
What comparison does verse 16 make? The little that the righteous has is much better than the abundance of many wicked people
What do the wicked do in verse 21? They borrow and do not repay
What is the point in verse 25? God provides for the righteous; they won’t have to beg
What is the theme of this psalm (repeated in verse 34)? Waiting on the Lord and doing His will will be rewarded with an inheritance from God
Psalm 38
What does David pray for in Psalm 38? Mercy in the chastening he receives for his wrongs
What consequences does David see because of his sin? His friends and family avoid him; his enemies set traps for him’ they have multiplied; his is sorry continually
Psalm 39
Why did David try to remain silent? So he would not sin with his tongue
What did he ask the Lord to teach him? To understand the brevity and frailty of life
What did David imply was the cause of his suffering in Psalm 39? His own sin
Psalm 40
What happened to David? He was in the grasp of death
What is contrasted in verses 6-8? Sacrifices and worship with doing God’s will and obedience
What does David not hide within? God’s righteousness, faithfulness, lovingkindness, and truth
What is the attitude of David’s enemies toward his troubles? They wish him evil and rejoice
Psalm 41
Who does God help in his trouble? The poor
What do David’s enemies do to him? They lie to him, they whisper against him
What did his close friend do? Lifted up his heel against him
What does God do for him because of his integrity? Not let his enemies triumph over him and puts him in His presence forever
What is God’s promise in verse 4? He will give you the desires of your heart
What is the condition of that promise? Delight yourself in the Lord
What else does verse 7 require? Rest in the Lord and wait patiently for Him
What does anger lead to? harm
What comparison does verse 16 make? The little that the righteous has is much better than the abundance of many wicked people
What do the wicked do in verse 21? They borrow and do not repay
What is the point in verse 25? God provides for the righteous; they won’t have to beg
What is the theme of this psalm (repeated in verse 34)? Waiting on the Lord and doing His will will be rewarded with an inheritance from God
Psalm 38
What does David pray for in Psalm 38? Mercy in the chastening he receives for his wrongs
What consequences does David see because of his sin? His friends and family avoid him; his enemies set traps for him’ they have multiplied; his is sorry continually
Psalm 39
Why did David try to remain silent? So he would not sin with his tongue
What did he ask the Lord to teach him? To understand the brevity and frailty of life
What did David imply was the cause of his suffering in Psalm 39? His own sin
Psalm 40
What happened to David? He was in the grasp of death
What is contrasted in verses 6-8? Sacrifices and worship with doing God’s will and obedience
What does David not hide within? God’s righteousness, faithfulness, lovingkindness, and truth
What is the attitude of David’s enemies toward his troubles? They wish him evil and rejoice
Psalm 41
Who does God help in his trouble? The poor
What do David’s enemies do to him? They lie to him, they whisper against him
What did his close friend do? Lifted up his heel against him
What does God do for him because of his integrity? Not let his enemies triumph over him and puts him in His presence forever
Thursday, May 13, 2010
May 14: Psalms 37-41
Psalm 37
What is God’s promise in verse 4?
What is the condition of that promise?
What else does verse 7 require?
What does anger lead to?
What comparison does verse 16 make?
What do the wicked do in verse 21?
What is the point in verse 25?
What is the theme of this psalm (repeated in verse 34)?
Psalm 38
What does David pray for in Psalm 38?
What consequences does David see because of his sin?
Psalm 39
Why did David try to remain silent?
What did he ask the Lord to teach him?
What did David imply was the cause of his suffering in Psalm 39?
Psalm 40
What happened to David?
What is contrasted in verses 6-8?
What does David not hide in?
What is the attitude of David’s enemies toward his troubles?
Psalm 41
Who does God help in his trouble?
What do David’s enemies do to him?
What did his close friend do?
What does God do for him because of his integrity?
What is God’s promise in verse 4?
What is the condition of that promise?
What else does verse 7 require?
What does anger lead to?
What comparison does verse 16 make?
What do the wicked do in verse 21?
What is the point in verse 25?
What is the theme of this psalm (repeated in verse 34)?
Psalm 38
What does David pray for in Psalm 38?
What consequences does David see because of his sin?
Psalm 39
Why did David try to remain silent?
What did he ask the Lord to teach him?
What did David imply was the cause of his suffering in Psalm 39?
Psalm 40
What happened to David?
What is contrasted in verses 6-8?
What does David not hide in?
What is the attitude of David’s enemies toward his troubles?
Psalm 41
Who does God help in his trouble?
What do David’s enemies do to him?
What did his close friend do?
What does God do for him because of his integrity?
Answers to May 13 Questions
Psalm 31
What is the main idea of Psalm 31? Prayer for God’s help; trust in God’s protection
Where else do we find the words in verse 5? Jesus said this on the cross when He died
What effect did David’s enemies have on David’s friends? Now his friends avoid him
Psalm 32
When did David write Psalm 32? After he was forgiven of his sin with Bathsheba
How did David feel when he was trying to keep his sin hidden? He felt sick and burdened by guilt
What does he do after he is forgiven? He praises God and teaches others to follow God
Psalm 33
What is the main idea in Psalm 33? Praise for God’s unfailing love; He can be trusted
Which nation is blessed? The nation whose God is the Lord
Psalm 34
Who is the poor man in Psalm 34:6? David
In 34:10, how are the faithful blessed, and in contrast to what? They lack nothing good in contrast with young lions
Does the righteous man have problems? He has many afflictions
What is the main idea of Psalm 34? God will provide what we need but does not promise absence of suffering
Psalm 35
What does David request in Psalm 35? For God to fight for him
How did David treat his enemies when they suffered? He prayed for them and was sad
How do his enemies treat him when he suffers? They rejoice in his suffering and make fun of him
Psalm 36
What kind of eye problems are described in 36:1-2? No fear of God before their eyes; he flatters himself with his own eyes
What characteristics of God are praised in Psalm 36? Mercy, faithfulness, righteousness, judgments, lovingkindness
Who does God save in 36:6? Man and beast
What is the main idea of Psalm 31? Prayer for God’s help; trust in God’s protection
Where else do we find the words in verse 5? Jesus said this on the cross when He died
What effect did David’s enemies have on David’s friends? Now his friends avoid him
Psalm 32
When did David write Psalm 32? After he was forgiven of his sin with Bathsheba
How did David feel when he was trying to keep his sin hidden? He felt sick and burdened by guilt
What does he do after he is forgiven? He praises God and teaches others to follow God
Psalm 33
What is the main idea in Psalm 33? Praise for God’s unfailing love; He can be trusted
Which nation is blessed? The nation whose God is the Lord
Psalm 34
Who is the poor man in Psalm 34:6? David
In 34:10, how are the faithful blessed, and in contrast to what? They lack nothing good in contrast with young lions
Does the righteous man have problems? He has many afflictions
What is the main idea of Psalm 34? God will provide what we need but does not promise absence of suffering
Psalm 35
What does David request in Psalm 35? For God to fight for him
How did David treat his enemies when they suffered? He prayed for them and was sad
How do his enemies treat him when he suffers? They rejoice in his suffering and make fun of him
Psalm 36
What kind of eye problems are described in 36:1-2? No fear of God before their eyes; he flatters himself with his own eyes
What characteristics of God are praised in Psalm 36? Mercy, faithfulness, righteousness, judgments, lovingkindness
Who does God save in 36:6? Man and beast
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
May 13: Psalms 31-36
Psalm 31
What is the main idea of Psalm 31?
Where else do we find the words in verse 5?
What effect did David’s enemies have on David’s friends?
Psalm 32
When did David write Psalm 32?
How did David feel when he was trying to keep his sin hidden?
What does he do after he is forgiven?
Psalm 33
What is the main idea in Psalm 33?
Which nation is blessed?
Psalm 34
Who is the poor man in Psalm 34:6?
In 34:10, how are the faithful blessed, and in contrast to what?
Does the righteous man have problems?
What is the main idea of Psalm 34?
Psalm 35
What does David request in Psalm 35?
How did David treat his enemies when they suffered?
How do his enemies treat him when he suffers?
Psalm 36
What kind of eye problems are described in 36:1-2?
What characteristics of God are praised in Psalm 36?
Who does God save in 36:6?
What is the main idea of Psalm 31?
Where else do we find the words in verse 5?
What effect did David’s enemies have on David’s friends?
Psalm 32
When did David write Psalm 32?
How did David feel when he was trying to keep his sin hidden?
What does he do after he is forgiven?
Psalm 33
What is the main idea in Psalm 33?
Which nation is blessed?
Psalm 34
Who is the poor man in Psalm 34:6?
In 34:10, how are the faithful blessed, and in contrast to what?
Does the righteous man have problems?
What is the main idea of Psalm 34?
Psalm 35
What does David request in Psalm 35?
How did David treat his enemies when they suffered?
How do his enemies treat him when he suffers?
Psalm 36
What kind of eye problems are described in 36:1-2?
What characteristics of God are praised in Psalm 36?
Who does God save in 36:6?
Answers to May 12 Questions
Psalm 23
What illustration does David use in Psalm 23? The care of the Lord for him as a shepherd for his sheep
Psalm 24
Who may ascend the hill of the Lord in Psalm 24? One who has clean hands and a pure heart, one who does not worship or swear on idols
Who enters the gates of Zion? Jehovah Almighty, the King of glory
Psalm 25
What is the main thing David requests in Psalm 25? Deliverance from his enemies
What sins does David want God to forgive? The sins of his youth and his transgressions
Psalm 26
In Psalm 26, to what does David appeal for God’s help? His integrity and faithfulness to God
Psalm 27
What attitude does David have in Psalm 27? Great faith in God no matter how great the opposition
What one thing does David ask of God? To dwell in the house of the Lord forever and behold His beauty
In what characteristic of God does David trust in 27:10-14? His goodness
Psalm 28
What will happen to the wicked in Psalm 28? They will reap what they sow
Psalm 29
What aspect of God is emphasized in Psalm 29? His power
Psalm 30
What important perspective is expressed in Psalm 30:5? Suffering is temporary, and then we will enjoy blessings
What illustration does David use in Psalm 23? The care of the Lord for him as a shepherd for his sheep
Psalm 24
Who may ascend the hill of the Lord in Psalm 24? One who has clean hands and a pure heart, one who does not worship or swear on idols
Who enters the gates of Zion? Jehovah Almighty, the King of glory
Psalm 25
What is the main thing David requests in Psalm 25? Deliverance from his enemies
What sins does David want God to forgive? The sins of his youth and his transgressions
Psalm 26
In Psalm 26, to what does David appeal for God’s help? His integrity and faithfulness to God
Psalm 27
What attitude does David have in Psalm 27? Great faith in God no matter how great the opposition
What one thing does David ask of God? To dwell in the house of the Lord forever and behold His beauty
In what characteristic of God does David trust in 27:10-14? His goodness
Psalm 28
What will happen to the wicked in Psalm 28? They will reap what they sow
Psalm 29
What aspect of God is emphasized in Psalm 29? His power
Psalm 30
What important perspective is expressed in Psalm 30:5? Suffering is temporary, and then we will enjoy blessings
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