Psalms - Chapter-68

Chapter Summary

Prayer against enemies and for God's people. All called upon to praise God for His greatness and goodness.

Discussion Questions for Psalms, Chapter 68

  1. What does v.5-8 tell us about the actions and behaviors of God? Why is this important?
  2. How does v.20 point to Christ? What does it mean that God is a God of salvation?
  3. God's display of power throughout the Psalm is shown through Israel's military victories. How is this power of God shown through today?
  4. Why does the Psalmist put such a large emphasis on the "sanctuary of God"? Why is that important?
  5. What is the importance of the Psalmist calling Israel God's "flock" (ESV) in light of the New Testament?
  6. Why is it important to acknowledge God as King? How is this made clear in this passage?
  7. How have you seen God move in power over a situation in your life? What did you learn about God from it?
  8. In v.17, what do you think the Psalmist is referring to when he states "The chariots of God are twice ten thousand" (ESV)? Why is this important?
  9. If this Psalm is written with the Nation of Israel in mind, why is this relevant to Christians today? What is to be learned from the Psalm?
  10. How does your life begin to change whenever you treat God as king over your life and King over the entire universe? Why is this necessary?

Key Words/Phrase

Praise, vv. 4, 32.

Characters

God, David.

Strong Verse(s)

19, 34.