Chapter Summary

The arraignment of the ungodly and the greatness of Jehovah.

Discussion Questions for Psalms, Chapter 50

1. Psalm 50:1, "The Mighty One, God the LORD, speaks and summons the earth from the rising of the sun to its setting." (ESV) What does this teach us about the voice of God? How would you describe the voice of God in your own words?
2. Psalm 50:2, "Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God shines forth." (ESV) What does this verse affirm about The Lord? If you were to create an image that encapsulated this verse, what would it look like?
3. Psalm 50:3, "Our God comes; he does not keep silence; before him is a devouring fire, around him a mighty tempest." (ESV) What do you take away from "He does not keep silence"? What kind of silence do you think is being referenced here?
4. Psalm 50:6, "The heavens declare his righteousness, for God Himself is judge! Selah" (ESV) How does God’s creation declare His righteousness? What part of creation makes your heart most aware of God’s glory?
5. Psalm 50:10-11, "For every beast of the forest is mine, the cattle on a thousand hills. I know all the birds of the hills, and all that moves in the field is mine." (ESV) What does this Psalm teach us about God’s involvement with His creation?
6. Psalm 50:12, "If I were hungry, I would not tell you, for the world and its fullness are mine." (ESV) What does this verse teach you about God’s character? What does it reveal about His Divinity?
7. What changes in sacrifice is God calling upon in this chapter? Why was there a need for such a shift? How does this help you understand the true meaning and heart of sacrifice?
8. How do verses 16-20 display how serious God takes wickedness? How should this impact the way we approach things that dishonor God?
9. Psalm 50:21, "These things you have done, and I have been silent; you thought that I was one like yourself. But now I rebuke you and lay the charge before you." (ESV) What does it mean to treat God as "one like yourself"? Why would this not be honorable to The Lord?
10. Psalm 50:23, "The one who offers thanksgiving as his sacrifice glorifies me; to one who orders his way rightly I will show the salvation of God!" (ESV) How does thanksgiving Glorify God? What are ways that we can practice thanksgiving in our day to day lives? How does gratitude lay a foundation for walking rightly with God?

Key Words/Phrase

Judgment, v. 6.

Characters

God, Asaph.

Strong Verse(s)

15, 23.