Chapter Summary

Prayer for relief from sickness and confession of sins.

Discussion Questions for Psalms, Chapter 41

1. Psalm 41:1, "Blessed is the one who considers the poor! In the day of trouble the LORD delivers him." (ESV) Who is the Psalmist referring to here? How do you personally consider the poor in your life?
2. Does this opening of this Psalm seem like it connects to the rest of it? How does opening with care for the poor impact the way we understand the remaining verses?
3. How does this Psalm teach us the ways God takes care of those who care for others?
4. While illness is not always connected to sin, what does this Psalm teach us about how our sin can impact our physical health? How does the Psalmists respond to this?
5. How do verses 5-7 capture how the Psalmists enemies have made his heart feel? What does it teach us about those who are against him? How does this impact how we view the Psalmists prayers?
6. Psalm 41:9, "Even my close friend in whom I trusted, who ate my bread, has lifted his heel against me." (ESV) How does David teach us to trust in God even when those closest to us turn against us?
7. How do the consistent themes of pain and deliverance in the Psalms make God’s Word approachable to all areas of life?
8. Psalm 41:11, "By this I know that you delight in me: my enemy will not shout in triumph over me." (ESV) What is the heart of this verse? How can we pursue humility while firmly trusting in God’s delight and provision over us? How can we receive the promises of this Psalm without being entitled?
9. What does it mean to have integrity? How does this Psalm teach you to value integrity?
10. How is integrity treated in society today? How can you uphold this value and characteristic even when others do not?

Key Words/Phrase

Enemies, v. 5.

Characters

God, David.

Strong Verse(s)

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