Chapter Summary

Thanksgiving for answer to prayer.

Discussion Questions for Psalms, Chapter 30

1. How does the psalmist express his gratitude to God for saving him from the depths and not allowing his enemies to rejoice over him? How does this text teach us about God’s faithfulness and care for His servants?
2. What can we learn from the fact that the psalmist cried out for and received divine help in his life?
3. How does the psalmist's statement in verse 3 about being spared from death motivate us to trust in God's protection and deliverance in our adversities?
4. What is the connection between faithfulness, gratitude and praise according to verse 4? What can these attitudes contribute to spiritual growth?
5. When you realize that God's favor lasts a lifetime, what lessons do you learn?
6. The crying may last all night, but joy comes in the morning. This means that all bad times pass. How can you incorporate this learning into your Christian life? What are the difficulties of applying this learning in your life? How can you overcome the difficulties that try to stop you from moving forward in this area of ​​your life?
7. How can anyone say: I will never be shaken? In what aspects is he trusting in the Lord?
8. What are the feelings that blossom in our lives when we feel alone without God's presence and favor?
9. When should you call on the Lord? What is the human tendency to call on the Lord when we are not experiencing problems? Does the Lord owe someone with whom we maintain permanent communion or only in difficult times?
10. How does the psalmist's example of having gratitude and praise to God in his heart motivate us to cultivate a lifestyle pleasing to Him?

Key Words/Phrase

Thanks, v. 12.

Characters

God, David.

Strong Verse(s)

4, 5.