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