Psalms - Chapter-101

Chapter Summary

David's vow to God when he took upon him the charge of the kingdom.

Discussion Questions for Psalms, Chapter 101

  1. How could this Psalm speak to the importance of cooperate worship (singing)? How you do personally view cooperate worship?
  2. What do you think David means when he says "I will walk with integrity of heart" (ESV)? Can you think of some examples of this?
  3. Why do we set worthless things in front of our eyes?
  4. How do you personally navigate the battle between "walking in integrity of heart" (v.3) and having "a perverse heart" (v.4)? Do you agree with the hearts duality? Why or why not?
  5. How would you respond to an unbeliever or new Christian who asks you to interpret v.8? How would you respond in a truthful but loving way?
  6. What are some ways you "practice deceit" (v.7) in your own life? What are ways to combat those practices?
  7. V.5 states "whoever slanders his neighbor secretly I will destroy" (ESV). What sin is David talking about here? Does the intensity in which David combats this sin shocking to you? Why or why not?
  8. According to v.6, how can someone be blameless? What is the benefit of being blameless?
  9. This psalm makes multiple mentions of "my house" (v.2,7). What does this tell you about how Christian families are meant to operate? How well does your family operate? Why is this important?
  10. How do you minister to someone who has an "arrogant heart"? What are some specific evangelism strategies that you could utilize for a co-worker who is incredibly arrogant about their work and degrades the work you do?

Key Words/Phrase

Mercy and judgment, v. 1.

Characters

God, David.

Strong Verse(s)

1