Chapter Summary

A psalm of holy confidence in God.

Discussion Questions for Psalms, Chapter 46

1. What does this Psalm teach us about steadfast faith? How does it encourage your heart to be fearless?
2. How do the scenarios described in vs. 1-2 help you feel the writers heart? How does it enhance the Psalmists perception of God’s strength?
3. When is a time you have seen "the earth give way"? How did it bring you before The Lord in prayer? What kind of comfort did you find in God’s Word?
4. Psalm 46:4, "There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy habitation of the Most High." (ESV) What does the "river" represent? What does it mean for the city of God to be made glad?
5. Psalm 46:6, "The nations rage, the kingdoms totter; he utters his voice, the earth melts." (ESV) What characteristics of The Lord does this bring to your mind? How does this passage speak to His authority?
6. Psalm 46:7, "The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah" (ESV) Why is the illustration of God being one’s fortress commonly used in Scripture? What does this description say about God? How would you say the same thing in your own words?
7. Psalm 46:8, "Come, behold the works of the LORD, how he has brought desolations on the earth." (ESV) What is meant by "desolations"? What is being encouraged with the call to behold God? How do you behold God and His works?
8. Psalm 46:10, "Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!" (ESV) What kind of stillness is this verse referring to? What is the main purpose and outcome of such stillness? How do you practice stillness with God?
9. Consider the peaceful stillness that God provides to His people. How can you steward that peace unto others through the strength of The Holy Spirit in you?
10. Why do you think verse 11 repeats verse 7? What theme is the writer wanting to instill with this repetition?

Key Words/Phrase

Refuge, v. 1, 11.

Characters

God, Psalmist.

Strong Verse(s)

1, 10.