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