Psalms Chapter 68 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
- What does verses 5–8 tell us about the actions and behaviors of God? Why is this important?
- How does verse 20 point to Christ? What does it mean that God is a God of salvation?
- God's display of power throughout the Psalm is shown through Israel's military victories. How is this power of God shown through today?
- Why does the Psalmist put such a large emphasis on the “sanctuary of God”? Why is that important?
- What is the importance of the Psalmist calling Israel God's “flock” (ESV) in light of the New Testament?
- Why is it important to acknowledge God as King? How is this made clear in this passage?
- How have you seen God move in power over a situation in your life? What did you learn about God from it?
- In verse 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?
- 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?
- 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.