Psalms Chapter 84 Summary
Testimony to God's goodness and the happiness of those who put their confidence in Him.
Discussion Questions for Psalms, Chapter 84
- What does the Psalmist mean when he speaks of the Lord’s “dwelling place?” (NASB)
- What is the significance of referring to the Lord as “the Lord of Hosts”? (NASB)
- What does it mean for our strength to be found in the Lord? (NASB) How does this relate to Proverbs 3:5–6?
- 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?
- What does verses 7–8 teach us about prayer? (NASB) Why does the Lord want us to cry out to Him?
- 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?
- What does the text teach us about how we should desire the Lord’s presence?
- What do we learn about the Psalmist’s attitude toward evil? (NASB) How does this relate to Psalm 1?
- What does it mean that the Lord acts as “a Sun and Shield?” What about “Grace and Glory?” (NASB)
- What does it look like for God not to withhold anything from those who walk in uprightness?
Key Words/Phrase
Blessed, vv. 4, 5, 12.
Characters
God, Psalmist, Jacob.
Strong Verse(s)
5, 10, 11.