Chapter Summary

Testimony to God's goodness and the happiness of those who put their confidence in Him.

Discussion Questions for Psalms, Chapter 84

1. What does the Psalmist mean when he speaks of the Lord’s "dwelling place?" (NASB)
2. What is the significance of referring to the Lord as “the Lord of Hosts”? (NASB)
3. What does it mean for our strength to be found in the Lord? (NASB) How does this relate to Proverbs 3:5-6? (NASB)
4. What does the term "Zion" refer to? (NASB) Look up Isaiah 2:3. What does Isaiah 2:3 teach us regarding the future of Zion? (NASB)
5. What does verses 7-8 teach us about prayer? (NASB) Why does the Lord want us to cry out to Him?
6. What is the significance of the text mentioning the anointed of the Lord? (NASB) Look up 1 Samuel 10:1. What is the significance of the anointing of oil? (NASB)
7. What does the text teach us about how we should desire the Lord’s presence? (NASB)
8. What do we learn about the Psalmists attitude toward evil? (NASB) How does this relate to Psalm 1? (NASB)
9. What does it mean that the Lord acts as "a Sun and Shield?" What about "Grace and Glory?" (NASB)
10. What does it look like for God not to withhold anything from those who walk in uprightness? (NASB)

Key Words/Phrase

Blessed, vv. 4, 5, 12.

Characters

God, Psalmist, Jacob.

Strong Verse(s)

5, 10, 11.