Psalms - Chapter-116

Chapter Summary

Thanksgiving for the many gracious deliverances God had wrought.

Why does the Psalmist declare their love for God in v.1? What is the significance of this?
In your own words, define the words used to describe God in v.5 ("Gracious", "Righteous", "merciful"). After defining the terms, which one of these words stick out to you and why?
Out of a response of being shown God's love, the Psalmist declares some ways that he will "serve" the Lord (v.12-19). Which one of these aspects of the Psalmists service to God resonate with you and why?
What are ways in your life right now that you could offer service to God because of His love towards you?
V.2 states that God inclined his ear to the Psalmist in his time of need. Has there ever been a time in your life that God has inclined his ear toward you? What was the situation and what did you learn from it?
Why does the Psalmist say, "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints" (ESV)? What does this mean?
Can you think of differences between "worldly deliverance" and "Godly deliverance"? Is there a difference? Explain your reasoning.
How could this Psalm comfort us in the midst of a crisis in our personal life?
Why don't you think more Christians cry out to God for help? How could we begin to rely on God in our daily lives? Explain your answer.
What is God's position or disposition towards his saints when they are in the midst of difficulties? How is that shown in this Psalm?

Jehovah's benefits, v. 12.

God, Psalmist.

1, 15.