The Songs of God’s People Question: What is the source and cause of the psalmist’s “distress”? Explain. Psalm 120: 1 In my distress I called to the Lord,and he answered me.2 Deliver me, O Lord,from lying lips,from a deceitful tongue. 3 What shall be given to you,and what more shall be done to you,you deceitful…
The Songs of God’s People Question: Explain the “great peace” experienced by those who “love [God’s] law”. Psalm 119: 165 Great peace have those who love your law;nothing can make them stumble.166 I hope for your salvation, O Lord,and I do your commandments.167 My soul keeps your testimonies;I love them exceedingly.168 I keep your precepts…
The Songs of God’s People Question: Explain the “math” in this statement: “The ‘sum’ of your word is truth…” Psalm 119: 153 Look on my affliction and deliver me,for I do not forget your law.154 Plead my cause and redeem me;give me life according to your promise!155 Salvation is far from the wicked,for they…
A New Song _________________________________________________________________ It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-32 Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise! Psalm 95:2 …be filled…
The Songs of God’s People Question: How does God give us “life” according to His “justice” – rather than judgment? Psalm 119: 145 With my whole heart I cry; answer me, O Lord!I will keep your statutes.146 I call to you; save me,that I may observe your testimonies.147 I rise before dawn and cry…
The Songs of God’s People Question: What does the psalmist imply we should do when “trouble and anguish have found [you] out”? Psalm 119: 137 Righteous are you, O Lord,and right are your rules.138 You have appointed your testimonies in righteousnessand in all faithfulness.139 My zeal consumes me,because my foes forget your words.140 Your…
The Songs of God’s People Question: How do God’s promises “steady [our] steps” Psalm 119: 126 It is time for the Lord to act,for your law has been broken.127 Therefore I love your commandmentsabove gold, above fine gold.128 Therefore I consider all your precepts to be right;I hate every false way.129 Your testimonies are…
The Songs of God’s People Question: What does it mean for our flesh to “tremble for fear” of God? …to be afraid of His “judgments”? Psalm 119: 118 You spurn all who go astray from your statutes,for their cunning is in vain.119 All the wicked of the earth you discard like dross,therefore I love…
The Songs of God’s People Question: In your own words, define “double-minded” (v.113)? Psalm 119: 107 I am severely afflicted;give me life, O Lord, according to your word!108 Accept my freewill offerings of praise, O Lord,and teach me your rules.109 I hold my life in my hand continually,but I do not forget your law.110…
The Songs of God’s People Question: How do God’s commandments make us “wiser than [our] enemies”? Psalm 119: 97 Oh how I love your law!It is my meditation all the day.98 Your commandment makes me wiser than my enemies,for it is ever with me.99 I have more understanding than all my teachers,for your testimonies…