A New Song _________________________________________________________________ “O Lord, if I have found favor in your sight, do not pass by your servant. Let a little water be brought, and wash your feet, and rest yourselves… Genesis 18:3-5 Now before the Feast of the Passover, when Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart out of this…
The Songs of God’s People Question: How do you think making God’s law his “delight” saved the psalmist from “perishing in his affliction”? Psalm 119: 89 Forever, O Lord, your wordis firmly fixed in the heavens.90 Your faithfulness endures to all generations;you have established the earth, and it stands fast.91 By your appointment they…
The Songs of God’s People Question: What is “a wineskin in the smoke”? Psalm 119: 81 My soul longs for your salvation;I hope in your word.82 My eyes long for your promise;I ask, “When will you comfort me?”83 For I have become like a wineskin in the smoke,yet I have not forgotten your statutes.84…
The Songs of God’s People Question: What is the psalmist stating about God with: “…in faithfulness you have afflicted me.” Psalm 119: 73 Your hands have made and fashioned me;give me understanding that I may learn your commandments.74 Those who fear you shall see me and rejoice,because I have hoped in your word.75 I…
The Songs of God’s People Question: What do you think the psalmist means when he states: “It is good for me that I was afflicted…” (v.71)? Psalm 119: 62 At midnight I rise to praise you,because of your righteous rules.63 I am a companion of all who fear you,of those who keep your precepts.64…
The Songs of God’s People Question: What does it mean to “remember” the name of the Lord in the night? Psalm 119: 49 Remember your word to your servant,in which you have made me hope.50 This is my comfort in my affliction,that your promise gives me life.51 The insolent utterly deride me,but I do…
The Songs of God’s People Question: What do you think it means to “walk in a wide place” having “sought [His] precepts”? Psalm 119: 41 Let your steadfast love come to me, O Lord,your salvation according to your promise;42 then shall I have an answer for him who taunts me,for I trust in your…
A New Song _________________________________________________________________ “Woe to those who are at ease in Zion And to those who feel secure on the mountain of Samaria The notable men of the first of the nations…” Amos 6.1 And he called out, ‘Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus to dip the end of his finger…
The Songs of God’s People Question: In your own words, what is the “way of faithfulness”? Psalm 119: 30 I have chosen the way of faithfulness;I set your rules before me.31 I cling to your testimonies, O Lord;let me not be put to shame!32 I will run in the way of your commandmentswhen you enlarge…
The Songs of God’s People Question: How can God’s “testimonies” be our “counselors” (v.24)? Psalm 119: 20 My soul is consumed with longingfor your rules at all times.21 You rebuke the insolent, accursed ones,who wander from your commandments.22 Take away from me scorn and contempt,for I have kept your testimonies.23 Even though princes sit…