Psalm Basics
Psalms
Psalm 46 says God is our refuge and what?
Strength
Psalm 8 talks about the moon and the what?
stars
True or False: The People in this week of Psalms only talked about how happy their lives were.
False
You had a really good day, what is one sentence that could be part of a psalm thanking God.
Anything that makes sense.
Psalms talks about two different paths people can take. What are these paths?
Following God or following the way of the world
Why would someone compare God to a rock?
According to Psalm 19, what declares the glory of God?
The heavens
Name two problems someone might bring to God in prayer.
Fear, Sadness, confusion, stress, temptation, problems, etc.
Say your lost in the mountains. What is a "Nickname" you could give god on what you need him to be. (Example: My Guide)
Anything that makes sense.
Psalm 1 compares a person who follows God to what living thing?
A Tree
If your having a bad day, what is one thing in Psalm 46 you could remember?
God is always there and he is refuge and strength.
Psalm 19 describes God's creation communicating it without actually using words. What does that teach us about how we can learn about God?
Something along the lines of that we can see evidence of God's power, creativity, and glory through his creations.
God if our refuge and strength, we can trust him always.
Imagine you are a Psalm write living thousand of years ago. What are two things you might Praise God for?
2 things that makes sense.
Name 3 emotions people express in Psalms? (Cannot be the easy ones, such as happy, sad, or anger)
Fear, Frustration, gratitude, loneliness, hope, trust, etc.
Name two things the Psalms compare God to that would make you feel protected?
Fortress, rock, shield, refuge, tower, etc.
Why do you think the Psalm writers used things like stars, mountains, storms, trees, sheep, and the sun when talking about God?
Something along the lines of that nature is something people can see and understand so it helps them recognize God's power, greatness, and creation.
In Psalm 40, what did the writer say God did for him?
He heard him, brought him out of a difficult situation, and made him secure. (Something along the lines of that)
You have to describe God using one object. What would you choose and why?
Anything that makes sense with a good explanation.
If you had to explain the purpose of Psalms to someone who had never read them, what would you say?
Not exactly one answer, but along the lines of that it shows people turning to God with their feeling, struggles, gratitude, worship, and trust.
Name 3 different ways someone could rely on God when they're struggling.
Pray, Read your Scriptures, be patient, trust in him, etc.
Imagine you're outside somewhere with an incredible view of the stars. How could seeing something that huge make you think about your relationship with God?
Anything that makes sense
Why do you think God would want us to tell Him about our problems instead of pretending everything is okay?
Anything that makes sense
If your having a really bad day, what are reasons you should still pray to god.
2 or more reasons that make sense.