Chapter Summary

An appeal to God's jealousy for His cause and prayer for defeat of enemies.

Discussion Questions for Psalms, Chapter 83

1. What does the text teach us about how we are to bring our petitions to the Lord? (NASB)
2. What does the text teach us about the mindset of the ungodly toward the Lord? (NASB)
3. Why do you think the enemies of God have sought to wipe out Israel? (NASB) What are other Scriptural examples of this?
4. Look up Genesis 16, Genesis 19:30-37, and Exodus 17:8-17 (NASB). What does this teach us about some of the enemies of Israel mentioned in the text?
5. What does Ezekiel 25-28 teach us about the enemies of Israel mentioned in the text? (NASB)
6. What does Judges 6-7 tell us about the background of Israel and the Midianites? (NASB)
7. What does it mean to make a covenant? (NASB) What do covenants teach us about God's faithfulness?
8. What is the problem with Israel’s enemies seeking to take land that belongs to God? (NASB) How has God protected Israel throughout Scripture?
9. What stands out regarding how the Psalmist prays for God to deal with Israel’s enemies? (NASB) How does praying for judgment of enemies relate to Matthew 5:43-48? (NASB)
10. How does God reveal Himself to us? (NASB) What is the difference between general revelation and special revelation?

Key Words/Phrase

Enemies, v. 2.

Characters

God, Asaph, Sisera, Zeeb, Jabin, Oreb.

Strong Verse(s)

17, 18.