Chapter Summary

A call to praise God as our gracious benefactor.

Discussion Questions for Psalms, Chapter 95

1. How many times does the word "sing" appear in this chapter, and what significance does it hold for the overall message?
2. 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?
3. For whom was this passage written, and why is it relevant to their situation?
4. What do we learn about God's sovereignty from verses 3-5?
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?
6. How is God described in verse 7, and why do you think this description is significant?
7. How important is it that we make a joyful praise to the Lord with songs, and why? (ESV)
8. 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?
9. In what ways does Psalm 95 teach us about the importance of acknowledging God's sovereignty in our lives?
10. 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.