Chapter Summary

The happiness of brotherly love.

Discussion Questions for Psalms, Chapter 133

1. Why do you think this Psalm is described as a wisdom Psalm? How might the way the Psalmist wrote indidcate that there was a lesson to be learned?
2. Psalm 133:1, “Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity!” (ESV) How does this verse reflect the theme of this Psalm?
3. What is your definition of “unity”? What influences formed your definition?What does it mean to “dwell in unity” with someone?
4. What did the unified dwelling of brothers mean to the people at that time?How does this unity affirm the people’s calling?
5. What role does unity play into carrying out God’s heart for His church? What are some things that would help us not take unity for granted? How can we make the most of a unified gathering?
6. What outcomes have you seen from a unified community versus a divided community? How does this impact the way you value unity?
7. Is your community unified? If so, how can you affirm and support this? If not, how can you promote and encourage it?
8. How does unity as a whole community impact the unity we have within one on one relationships? How can this Psalm support your approach to friendships?
9. Psalm 133:2, “It is like the precious oil on the head, running down on the beard, on the beard of Aaron, running down on the collar of his robes!”(ESV) What did anointing of oil stand for in that day? What does this imagery represent for the people of Israel?
10. Psalm 133:3, “It is like the dew of Hermon, which falls on the mountains of Zion! For there the LORD has commanded the blessing, life forevermore.” (ESV) What does this image convey? How does it reflect the covenantal ideal?

Key Words/Phrase

Unity, v. 1.

Characters

God, Aaron.

Strong Verse(s)

1