Chapter Summary

David thankfully records God's goodness and invites the praise of others.

Discussion Questions for Psalms, Chapter 34

1. Psalm 34:4, "I sought the LORD, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears." (ESV) What kinds of fears was David encountering at this time? When is a time that The Lord has delivered you from your fears?
2. Psalm 34:5, "Those who look to him are radiant, and their faces shall never be ashamed." (ESV) What kind of radiance do you picture with this verse? How does this radiance encourage our hearts from being ashamed? What are things the world tries to bring shame on today? How can you find encouragement from this passage to look to Jesus?
3. Psalm 34:7, "The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear him, and delivers them." (ESV) What does this reveal about the protection of The Lord? What does this verse teach us about the fear of The Lord?
4. Psalm 34:8, "Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!" (ESV) What does it look like for you to taste and see The Lord? What are ways we can encourage those around us pursue The Lord? How have you been encouraged to pursue The Lord by others?
5. Psalm 34:9, "Oh, fear the LORD, you his saints, for those who fear him have no lack!" (ESV) Why does Scripture speak so much about fearing The Lord? How would you describe the type of fear that is mentioned in this verse?
6. Psalm 34:10, "The young lions suffer want and hunger; but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing." (ESV) Who is "young lions" referring to? What would "want and hunger" look like today according to the context of this verse? What does this verse teach us about having everything we need in Jesus?
7. Psalm 34:14, "Turn away from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it." (ESV) Sometimes it can feel like no matter where you turn, you find evil. How can this verse serve as a simple reminder to stay consistent in your pursuit of peace? What are some specific circles that you need to seek peace in?
8. Psalm 34:15, "The eyes of the LORD are toward the righteous and his ears toward their cry." (ESV) Do you feel like you are in a season of knowing The Lord’s righteousness and love, or are you struggling to feel seen and heard? How can this verse bring comfort to you in this season? Is there anyone in your life that you can share this verse with to encourage them?
9. Psalm 34:18. "The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit." (ESV) How does knowing David’s circumstances help us hold the words in this verse with more weight? How do you find David's relatable?
10. Psalm 34:22, "The LORD redeems the life of his servants; none of those who take refuge in him will be condemned." (ESV) What does it mean to be condemned? How does this verse affirm God’s offering of Salvation before the New Testament?

Key Words/Phrase

Praise, v 1.

Characters

God, David.

Strong Verse(s)

1, 7, 10, 15, 19.