Forgive My Hidden Faults
Questions for Study 9
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I. The Heavens (19:1-6)
1. What is the heavens and skies? How might they declare the glory of God? (2 Corinthians 12:2-4)
2. What is the purpose of the heavens and skies and all that they contain? (2-4a) What are they saying" (Romans 10:17-18)
3. What might David the author mean by the pitched tent for the sun? How does verses 4b thru 6 relate to the beginning of the psalm?
II. The Law of the LORD is Perfect (19:7-14)
4. What are some of the benefits to the Law of the LORD as stated in verses 7, 8 and the end of 9? Can these be possible is someone does not live by them? What is fear of the LORD and how does living by the Law of the LORD have to do with that? How is the outcome described in verse 10?
5. How does living by the Law of the Lord help a person discern their errors? What should follow when the Law of the LORD reveals our sinful heart according to verse 12?
6. How does sin rule over our thoughts, heart, words, and actions? (13; John 8:34; Romans 7:14-20) What does verse 14 show about how this psalm came to exist? How does this show the importance of meditation?
III. Forgive My Hidden Faults (20:1-9)
7. How is the nature of confidence in God when dealing with on a personal relationship revealed in verses 1-3?
8. If verses 1-4 are a blessing to the king who is anointed to serve God's people, then how should the people respond when success is obtained? (5)
9. Is verse 6 an awareness after the victory or as the blessing is said upon the king before the engagement begins? Considering the words "his anointed" and "saving power of his right hand" who might this be pointed to?
10. Considering that verses 7 and 8 are the army serving under the king before the battle what can we learn when faced with a pending daunting event? Who will be brought to their knees? Why? What confidence is needed when faced with an enemy with is more powerful and in command of the best and latest battle machines? What are the conclusion to this congregational repertoire?
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