Psalms - Chapter-22
Chapter Summary
David in great perplexity cries for help.
Discussion Questions for Psalms, Chapter 22
- This is a messianic psalm, it talks about the Messiah (Jesus). What were the reasons why Jesus was forsaken or abandoned on the cross by the Heavenly Father?
- What is the relationship between trusting God and not being ashamed? Does God honor those who serve him? In what ways can the Lord honor people who serve Him? Do you know examples in the Bible of people who were honored by God? At some point in your life, have you ever been honored by God?
- What are the consequences for Christians vis-à-vis non-Christians when they trust in God? Do non-Christian people approve of this trust in God or do they scoff?
- What are the words in this psalm that have a direct connection with Christ's sufferings when He was crucified?
- What events prophesied in this psalm were fulfilled in the life of Jesus? How important is the fulfillment of these facts in the life of Jesus? When you observe these messianic fulfillments in the life of Jesus, what lessons can you learn about God?
- How is the fear of the Lord linked to His praise? Can a person fear the Lord and not praise Him? Can a person also praise God and not fear Him? What are the benefits that the fear of God can generate in the life of a Christian?
- How does God treat the suffering of the afflicted? What are the positive contributions that afflictions can generate in the life of a Christian? Is there any connection between afflictions and humility in the Christian life? Can afflictions generate spiritual growth? How can this growth happen?
- Which verses in this psalm relate to the Great Commission? In what aspects are they related?
- How does the Lord govern the nations if each of them has its own ruler?
- How can a Christian proclaim the righteousness of the Lord? Does iniquity in a Christian's life prevent him from proclaiming the Lord's righteousness? How to live the tension between being a sinner and proclaiming the Lord's righteousness?
Key Words/Phrase
Trouble, v. 11.
Characters
God, David.
Strong Verse(s)
22, 24, 27.
