Sunday, May 16, 2010

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

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?

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

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?

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

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?

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