Search The Scriptures —Study 119 — Psalms 148 and 150

Study 119 From the Book of Psalms is: Psalms 148 and 150

With this lesson, we end the book of Psalms. Tomorrow, we will start the book of REVELATION

These psalms again find their best setting in the gathering of Israel in the Temple, celebrating God’s greatness particularly in terms of His works in creation and history.

1-     Summarize as expressed here the psalmist’s view of God in His cosmic magnificence and creative omnipotence. To what one end should everything be used, and all creation united?

2-     How is God’s special relation with His people shown, and of what things do they feel they can assured as they dwell on what He is known to be?

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Search The Scriptures —Study 118 — Psalm 147

Study 118 From the Book of Psalms is: Psalm 147

1-     In each of the three sections of this psalm (verses 1-6, 7-11,12-30) one attitude or attribute of God is being highlighted. Discover each of these. What are, then, the point and logic of the references in each section to God’s control of the natural universe and of created things?

2-     Faith and praise are here supported by concrete reasons. What do we thus learn to be greatest reasons for trusting and praising God? 

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Search The Scriptures —Study 117 — Psalm 146

Study 117 From the Book of Psalms is: Psalm 146

       1-     In verses 3 and 4 the psalmist is warning Israel against trusting God. Cf. Is 30:1-5; 31:1. Why is trusting in man such a mistake? Cf. Is. 2:20-22; Je. 17:5.

       2-     It was always important to Israel to be a remembering people.  See how God’s acts in their experience long before illustrating the statements about God in verses 6c, 7a, 7b, 7c. Look up Jos. 23:14-16; Ex. 3:7, 8; 16:2-4; Ps. 126:1, 2.

3-     Jesus takes up these themes making them the programme of His whole ministry (see Lk. :16-21), and explaining His miracles in these terms (see Mt. 11:2-5, echoing Is. 29:18, 19; 35:5, 6). What does He mean to teach about Himself in this way?

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Search The Scriptures —Study 116 — Psalm 145

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Study 116 From the Book of Psalms is: Psalm 145

      1-     How many different aspects of the character of God are mentioned in this psalm, and what kind of appreciation and response should such contemplation of His character call forth?

     2-     How is the kindness of God shown to all, and how more specifically to those who fulfil certain conditions? Cf. and contrast Mt. 5:4, 5; Rom 3:22; 8:28. 

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Search The Scriptures —Study 115 — Psalm 144

Study 115 From the Book of Psalms is: Psalm 144

      1-     What does David confess (a) that he is in God’s sight; and (b) that God can be to him and do for him? Have you similar cause to ‘sing a new song’ (verse 9)?

      2-     What special lessons for spiritual leaders of others can be learnt from this psalm? In particular, how do David’s prayers express the special needs of a person with responsibility?

Note. Verses 8, 11. The meaning is that when they raised their right hand in solemn oath, they lied.

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Search The Scriptures —Study 114 — Psalms 142 and 143

Study 114 From the Book of Psalms is: Psalm 142 and 143 

      1-     Ps. 142 shows how God’s servant is not immune from the depth of distress and despair. How does he describe how he feels? And then, what does he doe? What does he believe? And what does he expect?  CF. Ps. 138:7, 8; Jb 23:10; 2 Cor. 1:8-11.

      2-     Ps. 143 consists of an invocation (verses 1, 2), a lament (verses 3, 4), a retrospect (verses 5, 6) and a petition (verses 7-12). Study how one important fact comes to mind in each of these first three sections. Note what reaction is caused each time in him. The petition itself falls into a pattern like this too. What solution does he now pray for in each aspect of his need? Note particularly his morning prayer in verse 8. Learn from such an example how to be more pointed in your praying.

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Search The Scriptures —Study 113 — Psalms 140 and 141

Study 113 From the Book of Psalms is: Psalms 140 and 141

       1-     In Ps. 140 note carefully the psalmist’s description of his enemies: their character, their methods, their purpose. In these circumstances of intense danger, what does the psalmist do, what does he pray for, and how is his faith sustained?

      2-     Ps. 141 deals with some of the more insidious temptations which threaten to involve God’s servant in evil. Note in detail what they are.  Note also the kinds of help for which he prays. How does the influence of other people work here?

3-     Both psalms mention the far-reaching significance of speech. Study how the things men say can do evil. How can greater control be gained over the tongue?

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