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

How should it change us?

  • 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.

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

How should it change us?

  • 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.