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