Psalms Chapter 95 Summary
A call to praise God as our gracious benefactor.
Discussion Questions for Psalms, Chapter 95
- How many times does the word “sing” appear in this chapter, and what significance does it hold for the overall message?
- What does it mean for God to be described as “the rock of our salvation” in verse 1? How else could we phrase this description?
- For whom was this passage written, and why is it relevant to their situation?
- What do we learn about God's sovereignty from verses 3–5?
- Who is told to come into God’s presence with thanksgiving in verse 2, and what does that tell us about the nature of worship?
- How is God described in verse 7, and why do you think this description is significant?
- How important is it that we make a joyful praise to the Lord with songs, and why? (ESV)
- Why are we instructed to not harden our hearts, as the Israelites did in the wilderness, and what relevance does this hold for us today?
- In what ways does Psalm 95 teach us about the importance of acknowledging God’s sovereignty in our lives?
- In Psalm 95, how does the portrayal of God as both a powerful creator and a caring shepherd shape our understanding of His relationship with His people? (ESV)
Key Words/Phrase
Thanksgiving v. 2.
Characters
God, Psalmist.
Strong Verse(s)
1, 2, 7.