Psalms - Chapter-104

Chapter Summary

God's greatness, majesty and sovereign dominion celebrated.

Discussion Questions for Psalms, Chapter 104

  1. How often do you thank God for his creation? Why is thanking God for creating often lost on us?
  2. V.13-18 describes God's provision for his creation, especially through creatures. What does tell you about the character of God?
  3. How do you interpret v.26? If God created the sea for the "leviathan" to play in (ESV), what does this tell you about God's provision for his creation?
  4. Categorize the things in this Psalm that God has created and provided for. Which specfic actions stick out to you and why?
  5. How would the world change if they viewed God as the creator and sustainer of all things?
  6. How does this Psalm relate to the creation mandate in Gen. 2? What does this tell you about humanity's role upon the Earth?
  7. What are some ways in your life that you have thanked God for his creation? Either on trips or views, share what those views made you think of.
  8. V.29-30 seems to show God as the one who gives life and takes away life. How does it feel that God takes away life? Isn't God supposed to be a life giver? Why would He take away life?
  9. How can meditating on this Psalm get your mind excited for the New Heavens and the New Earth? Why is this something hard for Christians to get excited for?
  10. Jesus had rebuked the winds and waves during His ministry, so one can put together that He had some power over creation. What scriptures also point to Jesus's agency in creation?

Key Words/Phrase

God's greatness, v. 1.

Characters

God, Psalmist, David.

Strong Verse(s)

24, 34.