Psalm 56 | Bible Study Questions
Observation
What does it say?
- Read Psalm 56.
- What repeated words do you see?
- Do you notice any contrasts or similarities in this Psalm?
- What situation was David in? How does he describe it?
- How does David describe God in this Psalm?
INTERPRETATION
What does it mean?
- The superscript of this Psalm tells us that the setting was "when the Philistines seized David in Gath."
- When did this happen?
- Read 1 Samuel 21:10-22:1 if you need a reminder!
- David has defeated Goliath and other enemies, and it's easy to think about him as being fearless. How does he describe himself here?
- Where is the word “trust” used in this Psalm?
- How is the concept of trust expressed in imagery or illustrations?
- How can trust help people like David with their fears?
- Where is the word “trust” used in this Psalm?
- God is described here as tender and near (Ps. 56:8, 9, 13), rather than distant or merciless. How does Jesus Christ embody these characteristics of God?
APPLICATION
How should it change us?
- What are some things in your life right now that are causing you to fear?
- What would it look like to cast our fears and anxieties on God?
- How can we do that practically?
- How can we encourage others in the church to trust in God and not be afraid?
- Pray in light of this passage and any applications you've made.
- Sing Ancient of Days to God and to one another.
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Psalm 56 | Bible Study Questions
Observation
What does it say?
- Read Psalm 56.
- What repeated words do you see?
- Do you notice any contrasts or similarities in this Psalm?
- What situation was David in? How does he describe it?
- How does David describe God in this Psalm?
INTERPRETATION
What does it mean?
- The superscript of this Psalm tells us that the setting was "when the Philistines seized David in Gath."
- When did this happen?
- Read 1 Samuel 21:10-22:1 if you need a reminder!
- David has defeated Goliath and other enemies, and it's easy to think about him as being fearless. How does he describe himself here?
- Where is the word “trust” used in this Psalm?
- How is the concept of trust expressed in imagery or illustrations?
- How can trust help people like David with their fears?
- Where is the word “trust” used in this Psalm?
- God is described here as tender and near (Ps. 56:8, 9, 13), rather than distant or merciless. How does Jesus Christ embody these characteristics of God?
APPLICATION
How should it change us?
- What are some things in your life right now that are causing you to fear?
- What would it look like to cast our fears and anxieties on God?
- How can we do that practically?
- How can we encourage others in the church to trust in God and not be afraid?
- Pray in light of this passage and any applications you've made.
- Sing Ancient of Days to God and to one another.