Psalms - Chapter-148

Chapter Summary

A call to all living things to praise God.

What does David repeatedly command people to do throughout this chapter? List some different ways in which you could do this. How could you be more frequent in doing so?
Who is David commanding to "praise the Lord"? Do you think he is being literal or metaphorical here? Why?
Does the creation of God (other than humans) praise him? If yes, how do you believe they do?
How does this psalm demonstrate the goodness of God? How does this help you to trust in God's goodness in your own life?
According to verse 6, what "shall not pass away" (ESV)? Why is this important for believers to understand?
In verse 8, we learn that the elements "fulfill" the word of God (ESV). Does this imply that God desires the destruction that comes from natural disasters? Why or why not?
According to verses 11-12, from whom is God deserving of praise? Is this actively occurring now? Why or why not?
Why do you think praising the Lord promotes equality amongst people from every background and social status? How have you personally witnessed this in your own life?
Why should God's name "alone" be "exalted" (ESV)? Can you think of a time when you exalted other things before the Lord? How did that turn out?
According to verse 13, the Lord's "majesty is above earth and heaven" (ESV). What is the "majesty" of God? What does this descriptive word teach us about who God is? When you consider the "majesty" of God, how does it make you feel?