Psalms - Chapter-132
Chapter Summary
A pleading of the divine covenant and its promises.
Discussion Questions for Psalms, Chapter 132
- What is David wanting the Lord to remember in the beginning of this Psalm? Why does the Psalm open in this manner? How does it lay the foundation for the rest of the Psalm?
- How is the characteristic of dedication displayed in this Psalm? How can you apply that characteristic to your life today?
- Psalm 132:6-7, “Behold, we heard of it in Ephrathah; we found it in the fields of Jaar. “Let us go to his dwelling place; let us worship at his footstool!” (ESV) Where is the Psalmist believed to be writing from? How does the distance and willingness to travel highlight the importance of this place of worship?
- What does this Psalm teach about the responsibility given to David’s line and dynasty? How does understanding this responsibility shape the way we perceive the passage as a whole?
- Psalm 132:10, “For the sake of your servant David, do not turn away the face of your anointed one.” (ESV) What do you think David means as he advocates “for his sake”? How does the whole passage help reveal his true meaning?
- How does this Psalm enhance our understanding of the value that rested upon the Ark of the Covenant in that day? How can we manifest that kind of value in the Holy Spirit today?
- What kind of shift do we see starting in verse eleven for the remainder of the Psalm? Why do you think the whole second half was dedicated to the oath the Lord made?
- How does David go about recounting the promises God made? How would this time of remembrance have promoted worship to God?
- Psalm 132:17, “There I will make a horn to sprout for David; I have prepared a lamp for my anointed.” (ESV) What do the horn and lamp represent in this passage? How is this word reflected in David’s life?
- Does this Psalm make you think of the coming Messiah? How do we go on to see the covenant in this Psalm made complete in Christ?
Key Words/Phrase
Remember David, vv. 1, 10.
Characters
God, David, Christ.
