Psalm 100 | Bible Study Questions

OBSERVATION

What does it say?

    • Read Psalm 100
    • Who wrote it?
    • What are repeated words/phrases?
    • What are the commands of the passage?

INTERPRETATION

What does it mean?

    • The scriptural heading for this song is "A Psalm for Giving Thanks". What does it mean to "give thanks"?
    • Who is commanded to make a joyful noise?
      • Why should all the earth praise God like this?
    • What do we learn about God?
    • What do we learn about ourselves?
    • What are "his gates" and "his courts" referring to in Psalm 100:4?
      • Where can Christians find God's presence today?
    • Why is God worthy of all of this? (our joyful noises, our serving, our thankfulness, our blessing, etc.)

APPLICATION

What will I do?

    • What quality of God stands out to you from Psalm 100? (goodness, steadfast love, faithfulness, shepherding, etc.)
      • How does this motivate you to serve Him?
      • How can you grow in your knowledge of God this week? (Psalm 100:3)
    • Do you enjoy singing songs of praise to God?
      • Is it ever difficult to sing with joy? Why or why not?
      • What would help you focus your heart and mind on God while singing his praises? How might this change how you sing?
    • Pray in light of this passage and about any applications you have made
    • Sing The King in All His Beauty to God and to one another.