Psalm 145
What is the purpose of Psalm 145?
How is God described in verses 8 and 9?
What lesson should we learn from verses 13-16?
How must we call on the Lord to be near Him?
Psalm 146
Who should not be trusted?
Why can we trust the Lord?
Psalm 147
How is God’s compassion demonstrated?
How is God’s knowledge demonstrated?
How is God’s goodness demonstrated?
What is His delight?
What is the lesson in verses 15-20?
Psalm 148
Who (and what) is to praise the Lord?
Whose name is exalted above every name?
Psalm 149
Who is to praise God as Psalm 149 says?
What is to accompany their praise to God? List all.
Psalm 150
Where is the Lord to be praised?
With what is the Lord to be praised?
Who is to praise the Lord?
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Answers to June 2 Questions
Psalm 140
David prays for deliverance from what? Evil, violent men
Why does David not want the plans of the wicked to succeed? So they would not be exalted
What was the primary weapon against David? slander
Psalm 141
To what does David compare prayer? Incense in the tabernacle
For what does he pray? Guidance so he does not fall into sin
How does David view being stricken by a righteous man? As a kindness
Do verses 6 and 7 indicate that David believed in consciousness after death? yes
Psalm 142
Who was with David at this time? No one
Who will be with him after God helps him? The righteous
Psalm 143
What does David ask in verse 2 and why? Do not judge him because no one is righteous in God’s sight
What does David think about? God’s great works in the past
Does David ask for physical help? yes For what reason? For God’s righteousness’ sake
Psalm 144
What is the occasion of Psalm 144? Preparation for war
Who are the enemies? Foreigners (who are dishonest)
What will David do after victory? Praise the Lord
What will the people have after victory? Abundance and peace
David prays for deliverance from what? Evil, violent men
Why does David not want the plans of the wicked to succeed? So they would not be exalted
What was the primary weapon against David? slander
Psalm 141
To what does David compare prayer? Incense in the tabernacle
For what does he pray? Guidance so he does not fall into sin
How does David view being stricken by a righteous man? As a kindness
Do verses 6 and 7 indicate that David believed in consciousness after death? yes
Psalm 142
Who was with David at this time? No one
Who will be with him after God helps him? The righteous
Psalm 143
What does David ask in verse 2 and why? Do not judge him because no one is righteous in God’s sight
What does David think about? God’s great works in the past
Does David ask for physical help? yes For what reason? For God’s righteousness’ sake
Psalm 144
What is the occasion of Psalm 144? Preparation for war
Who are the enemies? Foreigners (who are dishonest)
What will David do after victory? Praise the Lord
What will the people have after victory? Abundance and peace
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
June 2: Psalms 140-144
Psalm 140
David prays for deliverance from what?
Why does David not want the plans of the wicked to succeed?
What was the primary weapon against David?
Psalm 141
To what does David compare prayer?
For what does he pray?
How does David view being stricken by a righteous man?
Do verses 6 and 7 indicate that David believed in consciousness after death?
Psalm 142
Who was with David at this time?
Who will be with him after God helps him?
Psalm 143
What does David ask in verse 2 and why?
What does David think about?
Does David ask for physical help? For what reason?
Psalm 144
What is the occasion of Psalm 144?
Who are the enemies?
What will David do after victory?
What will the people have after victory?
David prays for deliverance from what?
Why does David not want the plans of the wicked to succeed?
What was the primary weapon against David?
Psalm 141
To what does David compare prayer?
For what does he pray?
How does David view being stricken by a righteous man?
Do verses 6 and 7 indicate that David believed in consciousness after death?
Psalm 142
Who was with David at this time?
Who will be with him after God helps him?
Psalm 143
What does David ask in verse 2 and why?
What does David think about?
Does David ask for physical help? For what reason?
Psalm 144
What is the occasion of Psalm 144?
Who are the enemies?
What will David do after victory?
What will the people have after victory?
Answers to June 1 Questions
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
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
Monday, May 31, 2010
June 1: Psalms 135-139
Psalm 135
What is pleasant in verse 3?
Which other psalm contains much of what is written in Psalm 135?
What are the differences?
Psalm 136
How does each verse in Psalm 136 end?
What does Psalm 136 tell us to do?
What works of God are mentioned in Psalm 136?
Psalm 137
When was Psalm 137 written?
What kind of song did the Babylonians request?
Who did the Jews consider responsible (at least partially) for the destruction of Jerusalem?
Psalm 138
What has God exalted above all things?
Who does God care about though He is far above creation?
How did David view his life in connection with God’s will?
Psalm 139
What is the main idea of Psalm 139?
Where is God?
When does God begin His work in our lives?
What does abortion destroy?
What else about David’s life is designed by God?
What does David express in verses 17-18?
What does David ask God to do at the end of Psalm 139?
What is pleasant in verse 3?
Which other psalm contains much of what is written in Psalm 135?
What are the differences?
Psalm 136
How does each verse in Psalm 136 end?
What does Psalm 136 tell us to do?
What works of God are mentioned in Psalm 136?
Psalm 137
When was Psalm 137 written?
What kind of song did the Babylonians request?
Who did the Jews consider responsible (at least partially) for the destruction of Jerusalem?
Psalm 138
What has God exalted above all things?
Who does God care about though He is far above creation?
How did David view his life in connection with God’s will?
Psalm 139
What is the main idea of Psalm 139?
Where is God?
When does God begin His work in our lives?
What does abortion destroy?
What else about David’s life is designed by God?
What does David express in verses 17-18?
What does David ask God to do at the end of Psalm 139?
Answers to May 31 Questions
Psalm 128
What kind of family will be for those who fear the Lord? Happy and blessed
What is the wish people offer to others in verse 6? May you see your children’s children
Psalm 129
How has the psalmist been persecuted? Often from his youth
What greeting was not to be given to those who hate Jerusalem? "The blessing of the Lord be upon you; we bless you in the name of the Lord!"
Psalm 130
What is Israel’s hope in the Lord? Forgiveness and redemption from sin
Why do sentries look forward to dawn? Their watch would end and they can rest
Psalm 131
What is the purpose of Psalm 131? An expression letting go of worry and having calm faith in God
How does David humble himself? He calms and quiets his soul
Psalm 132
What is the occasion for Psalm 132? The building of the temple by Solomon
Who chose the permanent place for the Ark? The Lord
How would God bless Jerusalem? With His presence; with abundant provisions (food and clothing); with protection from enemies
Psalm 133
What is the message of Psalm 133? Unity of God’s people is wonderful
Psalm 134
Who is addressed in verses 1 and 2? The city guards at the gates
Who responds with verse 3? The guards back to the people who speak v. 1 & 2 to them
What kind of family will be for those who fear the Lord? Happy and blessed
What is the wish people offer to others in verse 6? May you see your children’s children
Psalm 129
How has the psalmist been persecuted? Often from his youth
What greeting was not to be given to those who hate Jerusalem? "The blessing of the Lord be upon you; we bless you in the name of the Lord!"
Psalm 130
What is Israel’s hope in the Lord? Forgiveness and redemption from sin
Why do sentries look forward to dawn? Their watch would end and they can rest
Psalm 131
What is the purpose of Psalm 131? An expression letting go of worry and having calm faith in God
How does David humble himself? He calms and quiets his soul
Psalm 132
What is the occasion for Psalm 132? The building of the temple by Solomon
Who chose the permanent place for the Ark? The Lord
How would God bless Jerusalem? With His presence; with abundant provisions (food and clothing); with protection from enemies
Psalm 133
What is the message of Psalm 133? Unity of God’s people is wonderful
Psalm 134
Who is addressed in verses 1 and 2? The city guards at the gates
Who responds with verse 3? The guards back to the people who speak v. 1 & 2 to them
May 31: Psalms 128-134
Psalm 128
What kind of family will be for those who fear the Lord?
What is the wish people offer to others in verse 6?
Psalm 129
How has the psalmist been persecuted?
What greeting was not to be given to those who hate Jerusalem?
Psalm 130
What is the Israel’s hope in the Lord?
Why do sentries look forward to dawn?
Psalm 131
What is the purpose of Psalm 131?
How does David humble himself?
Psalm 132
What is the occasion for Psalm 132?
Who chose the permanent place for the Ark?
How would God bless Jerusalem?
Psalm 133
What is the message of Psalm 133?
Psalm 134
Who is addressed in verses 1 and 2?
Who responds with verse 3?
What kind of family will be for those who fear the Lord?
What is the wish people offer to others in verse 6?
Psalm 129
How has the psalmist been persecuted?
What greeting was not to be given to those who hate Jerusalem?
Psalm 130
What is the Israel’s hope in the Lord?
Why do sentries look forward to dawn?
Psalm 131
What is the purpose of Psalm 131?
How does David humble himself?
Psalm 132
What is the occasion for Psalm 132?
Who chose the permanent place for the Ark?
How would God bless Jerusalem?
Psalm 133
What is the message of Psalm 133?
Psalm 134
Who is addressed in verses 1 and 2?
Who responds with verse 3?
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