Chapter Summary

The one who shall stand before Jehovah.

Discussion Questions for Psalms, Chapter 24

1. The fact that the Earth belongs to the Lord, what implications does this have for our responsibility towards it?
2. Why did God found the Earth on the seas, and established it on the rivers (NVI)? What are the lessons for the Christian life? What symbols are present in this fact?
3. Since we are sinners, how can anyone remain in God's holy place? Can sin be present before the power of God's holiness?
4. How can we keep our hands clean and our hearts pure before God? What are the implications of keeping your hands clean and your heart pure before God?
5. Does the Lord want exclusivity in our lives or does He want to share our lives with false gods? Why should we belong exclusively to God?
6. Why did God establish requirements for someone to receive His blessing? What are the implications of these requirements?
7. What are the benefits of seeking the face of the Lord? Should we seek the Lord to benefit? Or should we, independently, maintain communion with Him? In communion with God wouldn't there be more benefits for the Christian than simply when he asks God for something?
8. What does God's 'strength and power' (NIV) on our behalf consist of? Have you ever experienced situations in which God acted with 'strength and power' in your life? How did this happen? Share the most significant occasion in your life?
9. If the Lord is mighty in battle, what does this represent in the battles of faith in which we fight daily?
10. What can the King of Glory do for His people? How do you understand the tension between Jesus being humble and at the same time being the King of Glory? What are your perceptions of this tension? Is it possible to be humble and powerful?

Key Words/Phrase

Blessing and righteousness, v. 5.

Characters

God

Strong Verse(s)

1, 3, 4.