The Author
Who wrote Psalm 139?
David
In what book of the Bible is Psalm 139 found?
The Book of Psalms
According to Psalm 139:1, what does God do?
He searches and knows me
Psalm 139:14 says, “I am fearfully and ___ made.”
Wonderfully
Does God’s presence have limits?
No, He is everywhere (omnipresent)
David was a shepherd before becoming what?
King of Israel
Is the Book of Psalms in the Old Testament or the New Testament?
Old Testament
What does Psalm 139:2 say God knows before we even speak?
Our thoughts
According to Psalm 139:10, what will guide and hold us no matter where we go?
God’s hand
What truth does Psalm 139:7 teach us about God?
That God is always present; we cannot hide from Him.
True or False: David wrote all of the Psalms.
False (he wrote many, but not all)
David is credited with writing 73 of the 150 Psalms
Moses is credited with Psalm 90
Solomon is credited with Psalm 72 and 127
The other writers are unknown
The Book of Psalms, which contains 150 Psalms, is found immediately after Job and immediately before what book in the Bible?
Proverbs
True or False: God knows all our ways.
True
What word describes God’s ability to be present everywhere at once?
Omnipresent
Why is Psalm 139:7 important for believers today?
It reminds us that God is always with us, no matter where we go.
What musical instrument was King David known for playing?
The harp
What is the longest psalm in the Bible?
Psalm 119
It contains 176 verses
According to Psalm 139:4, what does God know before it is on our tongue?
Every word we speak
What word describes God’s unlimited power to create and control all things?
Omnipotent
Which two words in Psalm 139:7 describe God’s presence?
Spirit and presence
In the Bible, David is called “a man after God’s own _______.”
Heart
Acts 13:22 "And when he had removed him, he raised up unto them David to be their king; to whom also he gave testimony, and said, I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after mine own heart, which shall fulfil all my will."
The shortest Psalm in the Bible contains only two verses. Which Psalm is it?
Psalm 117
What word describes God’s ability to know everything?
Omniscient
Psalm 139 reveals that nothing is hidden from God. In your own words, explain why this truth can be both comforting and challenging for believers.
Comforting because God always knows, sees, and cares for us,
challenging because we cannot hide our sins or actions from Him.
What three attributes of God are highlighted in Psalm 139:1-16? Hint: they all begin with the letter "O"
(1) Omniscience
(2) Omnipresence
(3) Omnipotence