Psalms - Chapter-134

Chapter Summary

Exhortation to, and prayer for, those who are constantly ministering before the Lord.

Discussion Questions for Psalms, Chapter 134

  1. What themes are present in this passage? How can we encourage these themes in our church communities today?
  2. Psalm 134:1, “Come, bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD, who stand by night in the house of the LORD! “ (ESV) How does the night watch connect to the calling of worship in this passage?
  3. What did the Psalmist mean by “bless The Lord”? What does he equate with this calling?
  4. What does this Psalm teach us about maintaining a heart of praise? What are different ways of praising God? How might putting worship in a box hold us back from worshipping in all circumstances?
  5. Psalm 134:2, “Lift up your hands to the holy place and bless the LORD!” (ESV) What does this physical act of lifting our hands reflect to The Lord? How does it remind us to worship with all of who we are?
  6. How might this Psalm impact the way we view creation? How does our view of creation impact our awareness and worship of God?
  7. Psalm 134:3, “May the LORD bless you from Zion, He who made heaven and earth!” (ESV) What impact does it have on our worship when we are reminded of God as Creator?
  8. How can we incorporate the recognition of God as Creator into our praise this week?
  9. What kind of blessing came from Zion? How does this blessing impact the lives of believers today?
  10. Does this Psalm inspire anything in you? How can we allow it to shape the way we engage with those around us?

Key Words/Phrase

Bless the Lord, v. 1.

Characters

God, night watchers.

Strong Verse(s)