Chapter Summary

The malice of enemies deplored. God's goodness pleaded in prayer for mercy.

Discussion Questions for Psalms, Chapter 86

1. What is David’s posture toward the Lord in the text? (NASB) What does this teach us about what our posture to the Lord should be?
2. What does it mean for God to Be gracious to us? (NASB) How do we show grace to people we interact with?
3. What should be our response when we encounter trouble in our lives? (NASB) What does going through hard times reveal about our character?
4. Why is it significant that the nations will come and worship the Lord? (NASB) What are the implications for how we are to come before the Lord?
5. How does God teach us His ways? (NASB) How do we make sure we are growing in our faith?
6. How do we show gratitude to the Lord? (NASB) What things has God done in your life that you are grateful for?
7. What is "Sheol" a reference to? (NASB) What is a biblical understanding of death?
8. How does David respond when threatened by evil people? (NASB) What does this teach us about how we should we respond when evil people threaten us?
9. What does the text teach us about the character of God? (NASB) How does understanding God's character affect how we live our lives?
10. How does the Lord our helper and comforter? (NASB) How does this relate to 2 Corinthians 1:3-5 and how we provide comfort to others?

Key Words/Phrase

Supplication, v. 6.

Characters

God, David.

Strong Verse(s)

5, 11, 15.