Chapter Summary

Call to praise God as the great Benefactor of the whole creation.

Discussion Questions for Psalms, Chapter 136

1. What is your strongest take away from the writer’s repetition of The Lord’s steadfast love and mercy in this Psalm?
2. Psalm 136:2, “Give thanks to the God of gods, for his steadfast love endures forever.” (ESV) How does capital “G” God differ from lower case “g” god? How would the listeners of that time have understood this distinction?
3. Psalm 136:4, “to him who alone does great wonders, for his steadfast love endures forever.” (ESV) How can this verse serve as a filter for what we consider “great wonders” in this world? How can we remember that God’s involvement is of key importance?
4. Psalm 136:5, “To him who by understanding made the heavens, for his steadfast love endures forever.” (ESV) What rest can be found in knowing God created from a place of “understanding”?
5. How do verses 6-9 make you feel? What do these verses stir your heart towards? What do they cause your mind to think on?
6. How can the various imageries provided in this Psalm stir our hearts towards worship?
7. What significance would recounting the Exodus story in verses 10-16 have had on the people of that day? How does our history impact the way we understand God's hand in our life?
8. Why do you think the Psalmist took time to name the kings The Lord struck down? How does this flow with the other reasons for the Psalmist’s praise?
9. Psalm 136:23, “It is He who remembered us in our low estate, for his steadfast love endures forever.” (ESV) How can this verse teach us to appreciate God’s gentleness towards His people? How can it remind us that though the world fails us, God will not abandon us?
10. What is a characteristic of The Lord would you like to speak over yourself this week? How can you weave it into every area of your life like the Psalmist does in this chapter?

Key Words/Phrase

Everlasting mercy, v. 1.

Characters

God.

Strong Verse(s)

26