Search The Scriptures —Study 28— Psalm 36

Study 28 From The Psalms is:  Psalm 36

1.      Note the contrast in this psalm in the attitude, action and end of the wicked and of those who know the Lord.  What should this teach us (a) to avoid, and (b) to do?

2.      Which of God’s attributes are here extolled and what blessings flow from them?  Are you living in the enjoyment of these blessings? Do you pray, as the psalmist did, for their continuance?

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Search The Scriptures —Study 27— Psalm 35

Study 27 From The Psalms is:  Psalm 35

1.      Psalm falls into three divisions, each ending with a promise to give God thanks.  Discover these sections, and give to each an appropriate heading, summarizing its contents.

2.      David gives a vivid picture of the vigour, subtlety and malice of his persecutors and reacts against them with equal vigour.  What is the main cry of his heart, and on what grounds does he plead? In what respects is he an example to us?

Notes

1.      Verses 4-6.  Concerning this and similar prayers in the Psalms

2.      Verses 1 and 12.  Malicious insinuations were made against David, which had never even entered his mind.  Cf. 1 Sa. 24:9, 17.

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Search The Scriptures —Study 26— Psalm 34

Study 26 From The Psalms is:  Psalm 34

This is a psalm that shines with new light when we know the probable circumstances of the time when it was composed, See the psalm heading and 1 Sa. 21:10-22:2. Perhaps it was sung in the cave of Adullan for the instruction of David’s followers.

1.      Who are those who may expect the Lord’s blessings? Note the various ways in which they are described.  Are we ourselves entitled to claim blessings on the same ground?

2.      Make a numbered list (avoiding repetition)of the blessings God gives to His people, as stated in this Psalm.

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Search The Scriptures —Study 25— Psalm 33

Study 25 From The Psalms is:  Psalm 33

This psalm begins where Ps. 32 left off.  The Hebrew word translated ‘rejoice’ in verse 1 is the same as that translated ‘shout for joy’ in Ps 32:11.

1.      The call to praise (verses 1-3) is followed by reasons for praise (verses 4-19). What are these, and do they help you to join in praising God?

2.      What reasons are given as to why the nation whose God is the Lord is blessed above other nations?  What is the psalmist’s response to this (verses 20 – 22)?

Note.  Verse 3 ‘A new song’: the song of the redeemed.  Cf. Ps. 40:3. ‘Play skilfully’: verb. sap, for all who aspire to lead the praise of God’s people.

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Search The Scriptures —Study 24— Psalm 32

Study 24 From The Psalms is:  Psalm 32

1.      According to this psalm what are the indispensable conditions for enjoying the forgiveness of God?  Cf. Pr. 28:13.

2.      What great blessings does the forgiven soul receive, filling the heart with joy? What conditions of their continued enjoyment are laid down? Are you fulfilling these conditions?

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Search The Scriptures —Study 23— Psalm 31

Study 23 From The Psalms is: Psalm 31

1.      What would you pick out at the most bitter ingredients in David’s cup of sorrow (verses 9-18)?  What would you do if you were in a similar situation? What did David do?

2.      In the rest of the psalm what witness does David bear to God both in his prayer and praise? What message does he bring to fellow-believers everywhere?

Note: Verse 5a. Cf. Lk. 23:46 as evidence that this psalm was in our Lord’s mind upon the cross.

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Search The Scriptures —Study 22— Psalm 30

Study 22 From The Psalms is:  Psalm 30

1.      From what danger had God delivered David? What indications are there the danger had been very great? What was David’s state of mind (a) before the danger, (b) during its presence, and (c) after he was delivered from it?

2.       In regard to his experience, to what conclusions does David come about (a) the salutary effects of the afflictions, and (b) the purpose for which he had been delivered? What can he now do that he could not do in the same way before?  Cf. 2 Cor. 1:8-11

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