Chapter Summary

David gives to God the glory of the deliverances of His people.

Discussion Questions for Psalms, Chapter 124

1. This Psalm has been described as a “hymn for the community, particularly for an occasion in which God’s people have been under threat, but have been delivered.” (ESV Study Bible Commentary) Considering this, how can we as a community come together to lift up hymns of praise for God’s deliverance? What would this look like in your community today?
2. What role does community play in the midst of suffering? How can you personally advocate for growth and strength within your community today?
3. Do you have specific ways of lifting your voice up to the Lord depending on the situation? What does it look like for you to align your heart with what God is doing in your life?
4. How do the different imageries in this Psalm speak to what the people were facing at that time?
5. Inspired by this Psalm, how would you describe an imagery of deliverance in your own words? What metaphors most naturally come to mind when you think about protection and deliverance?
6. How does David give glory to God in this chapter? What has God delivered him from?
7. Psalm 124:1, “If it had not been the LORD who was on our side… ”(ESV) Do you have any stories in your life that begin similarly to this? When is a time that you can clearly see that an outcome would have turned out differently had God not intervened?
8. How can this Psalm stir our hearts to not take advantage of God’s protection and deliverance? How can we claim the freedom and grace He gives in our daily lives?
9. Who in your life needs to be reminded that God is on their side? How can you encourage them with this Psalm this week?
10. Psalm 124:8, “Our help is in the name of the LORD, who made heaven and earth.” (ESV) How might speaking this over yourself daily steady your heart? How would starting your morning with these words impact the rest of your day?

Key Words/Phrase

Our help, v. 8.

Characters

God, Israel.

Strong Verse(s)

8