Chapter Summary

A call to the servants of God to praise Him for His mighty works.

Discussion Questions for Psalms, Chapter 135

1. Psalm 135:4, “For the LORD has chosen Jacob for himself, Israel as his own possession.” (ESV) What did it mean for Israel to be “chosen”? How does this choosing still impact our lives today?
2. Psalm 135:5, “For I know that the LORD is great, and that our Lord is above all gods.” (ESV) What does the term “gods” refer to in this passage? How would the readers of that day have received this verse?
3. Psalm 135:7, “He it is who makes the clouds rise at the end of the earth, who makes lightnings for the rain and brings forth the wind from his storehouses.” (ESV) How does this verse shape your perception of God? What characteristics of The Lord come to mind when you read this passage?
4. Psalm 135:9, “who in your midst, O Egypt, sent signs and wonders against Pharaoh and all his servants.” (ESV) Why is Egypt personally addressed in this verse? What does it mean for the rest of the chapter? How does it shape the way we read the following verses?
5. Psalm 135:14, “For the LORD will vindicate his people and have compassion on his servants.” (ESV) How would you describe the compassion of The Lord? How have we seen Him have compassion on Israel? How has He had compassion on you?
6. How does Psalm 135:15-18 impact your understanding of idols? How does this understanding encourage our hearts to share the gospel?
7. Psalm 135:18, “Those who make them become like them, so do all who trust in them.” (ESV) What does the Psalmist mean here? What would this scene look like? How have you seen this play out among things that our culture idolizes today?
8. Psalm 135:13, “Your name, O LORD, endures forever, your renown, O LORD, throughout all ages.” (ESV) How does the assurance of God’s eternal reign bring comfort to our daily lives?
9. How do you envision the calling upon of each house in Psalm 135:19-20?What would this call to blessing The Lord look like in today’s context?
10. What can be gleaned by this chapter ending the same way it started?

Key Words/Phrase

Jehovah's greatness, v. 6.

Characters

God, Pharaoh, Slhon, Og, house of Aaron, house of Levi.

Strong Verse(s)

6 13.