A Psalm of praise, recognizing that the works of the Lord serve as a proper meditation that motivates us to praise.
Psalm 111
Read the entire Psalm.
1. As David seeks to give thanks in verse 1, where does he seem to be?
2. What could be some advantages or results of praising God in the company of other believers?
3. What does David’s praise focus on in verse 2?
4. How does reflecting on the deeds of God impact you and your praise?
5. What characteristics does God’s work reveal, as noted in verse 3?
6. If God causes us to remember His works (verse 4,) what does that tell us about the importance of reflecting on them?
7. What characteristics of God are mentioned in verse 4?
8. According to Roman 5:15, what is available as a result of God’s grace to us?
9. According to Hebrews 4:16, how do we benefit from God’s grace and mercy?
10. Read Genesis 12:1-9. What was God’s covenant given to Abraham?
11. Why would it be important for Israel, and us, to know that God always keeps His word and executes it with righteousness and justice, as stated in Psalm 111:7-8?
12. Read Luke 1:67-79.
So many years after the Psalm was written, what is Zechariah praising God for in these verses?
13. What does Psalm 111:10 tell us is the foundation or beginning of wisdom?
14. What moves us towards that wisdom, according to verse 10b?
15. In what ways have you seen the truth of verse 10 played out in your own life experience, in other words, by following God’s word you better understood the wisdom of it?
16. Hebrews 13:15 also points to the last thought of verse 10. What sacrifice of praise can you give to Him today?