Psalm 145

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Psalm 63:1-11

Psalm 63:1-11 - Psalm 63

1. What do you like to drink when you're really thirsty?

2. What images did the psalm writer use to describe his longing for God? (63:1, 5)

3. What is the theme of this psalm? (63:1-11)

4. How did David describe his experience at the temple? (63:2-5)

5. How did the psalm writer's experience in the day encourage him at night? (63:2-7)

6. What did David expect to happen to his enemies? (63:9-10)

7. What did David expect to happen to those who trusted God? (63:11)

8. What would make a person long for God?

9. What image would you use to describe your present situation?

10. How would you describe your last visit to church?

11. What steps can we take to make the most of the time we spend in God's house?

12. In what ways could you remind yourself of God's presence with you throughout the week?

13. For what do you want to praise God?

Psalm 33:1-22

Psalm 33:1-22
1. In what ways are you more schedule-oriented or spontaneous?

2. How does this psalm call people to praise the Lord? (33:1-3)

3. What main theme unifies this psalm? (33:1-22)

4. For what specific reasons did the psalm writer praise God? (33:4-19)

5. What character traits did the psalm writer ascribe to the Lord? (33:4-22)

6. How has the Lord demonstrated His creativity? (33:6-9)

7. How reliable are the plans of people in relation to God's plans? (33:10-11)

8. How is the Lord involved in the lives of His people? (33:13-15, 18-19)

9. What conclusion does this psalm make about self-reliance? (33:16-19)

10. What decision did the psalm writer make? (33:20-22)

11. Why do you think we so easily rely on our own strength rather than trust in the Lord?

12. What does this psalm teach us about the character of God?

13. What talents or abilities do you have?

14. In what area of life do you most need to "wait in hope for the Lord"?

15. What words of encouragement or instruction can you give to someone else concerning his or her future?

Psalm 105:1-45 Celebrate Together

Psalm 105:1-45 Celebrate Together

1. How do you feel when you look at old photo albums or record books of your past?

2. What specific instructions does this psalm give to God's people? (105:1-4)

3. What is the main idea of this passage? (105:1-45)

4. How did the Lord demonstrate His faithfulness to Israel? (105:8-41)

5. What conclusion did the psalm writer draw from his meditation on God's goodness? (105:42-45)

6. What specific instructions are given to us in this passage?

7. How should we respond to God's goodness?

8. Why should we tell others about what God has done for us?

9. How could you keep a record of God's faithfulness to you?