Psalms - Chapter-69

Chapter Summary

David complains of great distress and begs God to succor him.

Compare the situation the Psalmist is in with the inward thoughts and desires of his heart? Do these line up? Why or why not?
How can v.5 be encouraging to believers in Jesus? Explain your answer and how this could affect your spiritual life.
v.28 states "Let them be blotted out of the book of the living" (ESV), what do you make of the Psalmist praying to God to damn people? Is this too harsh? Why or why not?
How can v.29-36 give us a "blueprint" of how we are to handle affliction? Explain your conclusion.
According to v.31 what pleases God more than an offering? What can this explain about our spiritual life today?
Is it hard to believe that any "folly" you have committed is not hidden from God? Share about a time in which your sin was brought to the light? What did you learn from that?
V.9 is used to describe an event in the New testament, find out what the event was. After finding out the event, how can this Psalm help you understand the New Testament event?
How would you describe "zeal for [God's] house"? Is this seen today? If so, how is this seen?
What do you usually turn to when you feel alone in a situation? What does this tell you about the condition of your heart?
V. 13 starts off by saying "At an acceptable time, O God…", v.14 continues with "Deliver me…" (ESV), what can this style of prayer tell us about or prayer life in the midst of affliction? Do you agree with this "prayer style"? Why or why not?

Deep waters, vv. 2, 15.

God, David.

13, 30.