Psalms Chapter 55 Summary
Complaint concerning false friends.
Discussion Questions for Psalms, Chapter 55
- How would you describe David’s demeanor throughout this Psalm? What should this tell you about the context of the situation?
- According to this Psalm, what is specifically troubling David about his enemy? Why is this concerning?
- Has there ever been a time in your life when you can relate to David in this Psalm? What did you learn from the situation?
- Why does David wish he had wings “like a dove” (ESV)? Do you believe this is a sinful feeling? Why or why not?
- What does David’s brutal honesty throughout this Psalm teach you about what God desires of us today? How should that change your spiritual life?
- How can David’s lament in this Psalm help us deal with difficult situations and circumstances? Why is dealing with those situations rightly important?
- Verse 22 states “Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved.” (ESV), what does this tell you about God? What does He desire from us? How could this be comforting?
- Why is it important to have trust in the Lord? How does this affect your life either positively or negatively?
- If a Christian wanted to have the same honesty with God as David has in this Psalm, what should they begin to do?
- Consider Psalm 51; how does that Psalm relate to this passage? What sticks out to you?
Key Words/Phrase
Complaint, v. 2.
Characters
God, David.
Strong Verse(s)
16, 17, 22.
