Psalm 130 | Bible Study Questions

JUBIN THOMSON | 4 JULY 2025

OBSERVATION

What does it say?

    1. Observe repeated words and phrases.
    2. Observe imageries used in the passage.
    3. Where is the Psalmist? (Psalms 130:1)
    4. What is the Psalmist doing? (Psalms 130:1-2)
    5. To whom is he crying to? (Psalms 130:1-2)
    6. What is he crying for? (Psalms 130:2)
    7. What is found in the Lord? (Psalms 130:4)
    8. What should forgiveness from the Lord lead to? (Psalms 130:4)
    9. What is the action of the Psalmist as observed in verse 5-6? (Psalms 130:5-6)
    10. What is the encouragement given by the Psalmist? (Psalms 130:7)
    11. What do we receive from the Lord as mentioned in verse 8? (Psalms 130:8)

INTERPRETATION

What does it mean?

    1. Why is the Psalmist in the depths? Why is he crying?
    2. What would be the answer to the question asked by the Psalmist in V:3? And why? (Psalms 130:3)
    3. What is the tone of the Psalmist?
    4. What is the significance of the Psalmists plea for Mercy?
    5. What is the importance of waiting for the Lord & hoping in God’s Word?
    6. What do we learn about God from this passage?
    7. What do we learn about man from this passage?
    8. What is the Gospel connection of the passage?

APPLICATION

What will I do?

    1. When we falter and fall due to sin, how should we come to God?
    2. Knowing that we receive forgiveness from God how should we respond?
    3. How can we practically & patiently wait & hope in the Lord through his word?
    4. Sing: How Deep the Father's Love for us

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