PSALMS 37:1-41:13
Psalm 37: The Problem with Evil (A Wisdom Psalm)
Ø Is there evil in this world?
Ø Do the N.T. teachings of Jesus discount the presence of evil and evil people?
Ø Why did David tell his readers to not fret about evil doers?
Ø List how we can best defend ourselves against evil?
Ø How does Jesus teach us to respond to evil?
Ø If the Lord delights in a man, what will happen to that man?
Ø From whom does salvation of the righteous come?
Psalm 38: A Prayer of David (A Penitent Psalm)
Ø How does David view his sin?
Ø Did David realize there were consequences to his sin?
Ø The fact that David was a man after God's own heart illustrates that the righteous person is not sinless but is always eager to correct his errors. In contrast, the wicked person is content to stay in his sins.
Ø How do we view our sins?
Ø What can we learn from this prayer?
Psalms 39: The Smallness of Man (A Penitent Psalm)
Ø Was David able to bridle his tongue? Application?
Ø When he lost control of his tongue, what did David do?
Ø In his prayer David asked for several things. List them.
Ø Application for us?
Psalm 40: Praise to You O Lord! (A Praise Psalm)
Ø What does it mean to "wait patiently for the Lord"?
Ø At God's perfect timing, list all that He did for David?
Ø What is it that God desires from us according to David? Are there other passages that teach this also? (See 1 Sam. 15:22)
Ø From Whom did David seek help and guidance? Application?
Psalm 41: God is the Deliverer (A Praise Psalm)
Ø From what did God deliver David?
Ø How does the Lord protect His own?
Ø When all of life seems against us, to whom can we always turn?
Ø Does the Lord hear us when we are in distress? Application?
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