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