Psalm 135
What is pleasant in verse 3? the name of the Lord
Which other psalm contains much of what is written in Psalm 135? Psalm 115
What are the differences? Psalm 115 contrasts God with the false gods of the other nations and expresses faith in what God will do for Israel; Psalm 135 recounts the creation and the deliverance from Egypt and giving the Promised Land in its praise to God before contrasting with ineffectual idols of the nations.
Psalm 136
How does each verse in Psalm 136 end? “For His mercy endures forever.”
What does Psalm 136 tell us to do? Give thanks to the Lord
What works of God are mentioned in Psalm 136? Several details of creation; death of the firstborn in Egypt to deliver Israel from slavery; crossing the Red Sea; guidance through the wilderness; defeating the Amorite kings and giving the land to Israel
Psalm 137
When was Psalm 137 written? During the Babylonian captivity
What kind of song did the Babylonians request? A song of Zion for entertainment
Who did the Jews consider responsible (at least partially) for the destruction of Jerusalem? Edomites
Psalm 138
What has God exalted above all things? His word
Who does God care about though He is far above creation? The lowly
How did David view his life in connection with God’s will? He believed that God would perfect, fulfill His plan for him (He did—Acts 13:37)
Psalm 139
What is the main idea of Psalm 139? The omniscience and omnipresence of God
Where is God? everywhere
When does God begin His work in our lives? Before we are born
What does abortion destroy? A living human being
What else about David’s life is designed by God? The way to live
What does David express in verses 17-18? The greatness of God’s wisdom that he enjoys meditating about
What does David ask God to do at the end of Psalm 139? To search his heart so that is pure and to lead him in the everlasting way
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